SYSK Choice: Why You Have Your Unique Personality & Proven Ways to Create A New Habit

Did you know the weather can affect your buying decisions? Apparently it can and that can be a big factor when you buy a big ticket item like a house or a car. This episode begins with an explanation of why and how the weather impacts such important decisions and why you are more likely to buy a convertible on a sunny day even though it may be a terrible idea. https://www.businessinsider.com/the-effect-of-weather-on-purchasing-decisions-2012-11 We like to think we have a personality - but actually we have several. Well actually, more than one. Science writer Rita Carter author of the book The People You Are: The New Science of Personality (https://amzn.to/2D6RHON) reveals how we all have multiple personalities which all come out in different situations. While it may seem like you simply have different facets of your core personality, Rita explains why it is more complicated than that. Everyone reading this has tried to make a significant change in their life – and failed! Change is hard however there are some ways to make the process easier and more effortless according to James Clear author of the book Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits and Break Bad Ones (https://amzn.to/2ELIcq0). James’s work on the subject of personal change and habits has appeared in the New York Times, CBS This Morning among others. He joins me to explain how anyone can make big changes that stick. James website is www.JamesClear.com “Out of the box” and “move the needle” are examples of common business jargon that we can probably do without. This episode concludes with a list of words and phrases people use in business that are unnecessary, vague and often pointless. There are usually better ways to say the same thing. https://www.inc.com/bill-murphy-jr/20-corporate-phrases-that-make-you-sound-really-boring.html PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS! If you care about the security of your online activity, IPVanish VPN is a quick and easy way to start protecting yourself. Get started with this limited time offer and save 50% off monthly & annual subscriptions, visit https://IPVanish.com/SYSK. Truebill is the smartest way to manage your finances. The average person saves $720 per year with Truebill. Get started today at https://Truebill.com/SYSK Take control of your finances and start saving today! https://nuts.com is the simple and convenient way to have nutritious, delicious, healthy nuts, dried fruit, flours, grains and so many other high-quality foods delivered straight to your door! New Nuts.com customers get free shipping on your first order when you text SYSK to 64-000. So text SYSK to 64-000 to get free shipping on your first order from Nuts.com Athletic Greens is doubling down on supporting your immune system during the winter months. Visit https://athleticgreens.com/SOMETHING and get a FREE 1 year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 free travel packs with your first purchase! Right now Total Gym is offering a 30-day in-home trial on the Total Gym Fit for Just $1.  Seriously $1…. So what do you have to lose? And no matter which Total Gym you try, my listeners can get an ADDITIONAL 20% OFF whatever discount they’re currently running. Just head to https://TotalGymDirect.com/SOMETHING to get this special offer! Backcountry.com is the BEST place for outdoor gear and apparel. Go to https://backcountry.com/sysk and use promo code SYSK to get 15% off your first full price purchase! KiwiCo is redefining learning, with hands-on projects that build confidence, creativity, and critical thinking skills. There’s something for every kid (or kid-at-heart) at KiwiCo.      Get 30% off your first month plus FREE shipping on ANY crate line with code SOMETHING at https://kiwico.com https://www.geico.com Bundle your policies and save! It's Geico easy! If the signals are on, the train is on its way. And you...just need to remember one thing...Stop. Trains can’t! Paid for by NHTSA  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices