Episodes

Feb. 7, 2024

The World Is Not Exactly As You Think It Is (STYBY 402)

Take into account the views of other people and cultures that you are surrounded by that you may have never truly noticed.
Jan. 31, 2024

You Do Not Live In A Video Game (STYBY 401)

Infinite lives and NPCs who only exist to do your bidding may seem fantastic, but they only exist in the world behind your VR headset. You have to learn to navigate and thrive in the world that exists IRL, with no skins or f…
Jan. 24, 2024

You Can't Give Up Now (STYBY 400)

Things may not be going the way you want them to fight now. Or even in a marginally positive way. You have to find the resources to keep moving forward.
Jan. 16, 2024

Improve Your ‘Intelligence’ By Improving Your Communication Skills (STYBY 399)

Your perceived intelligence is less about how much you know and more about the perception your audience has of you. You are probably smart enough already, but there is nothing wrong with gaining more knowledge. But improving…
Jan. 10, 2024

Keep Dreaming While Performing More Action To Bring Those Dreams To Reality (STYBY 398)

We need more people to keep dreaming. But we really need more of those people to put more action into turning great dreams into greater realities.
Jan. 3, 2024

Don’t Give Up Now (STYBY 397)

You are closer to achieving that goal than you think, even if the world around you seems to be crashing down on you. Show some faith in your past efforts, your future returns, and all those who have worked to stick with you …
Dec. 26, 2023

Be You & Stop Being An Actor (Unless You Are A Working Actor) (STYBY 396)

The right people will be attracted to your life when you quit playing roles you think they want to see. Stop hiding who you authentically are, even if you are not exactly the person you wish to be.
Dec. 19, 2023

The World’s Most Important Currency Is Time (STYBY 395)

The most precious currency you have to trade with is time. You exchange time to acquire money, resources, relationships, and comfort. Spending time on useless activities (unless they bring you joy in a time of rest) wastes c…
Dec. 13, 2023

Boring People Can't Make Others Laugh (STYBY 394)

Boring people also can't make people cry, want to dance, or burst out in song. Learn to tell a few stories with an emotional range that can move people.
Dec. 6, 2023

Foolish People Are Right About Many Things (STYBY 393)

Work hard, and do not let the opinions of foolish people automatically discredit their views. They often know more than they seem to, even if their words and actions may steer you to believe otherwise.
Nov. 29, 2023

The Ability To Explain Problems Is A Good Thing (STYBY 392)

Often, a solution will present itself in laying out a problem. Or at least, the skills needed to fix the problem will be revealed so you can find the right people with the right skills to fix it.
Nov. 22, 2023

Don’t Waste That Epiphany (STYBY 391)

Personal epiphanies feel great, but they fade within weeks. Upon having an epiphany, make a plan and start actually changing behavior.
Nov. 15, 2023

Work On Being Less Of A Burden To The World (STYBY 390)

The less stress you can put on others to achieve your primary goals, the easier it is for those others to achieve their primary goals. And vice versa.
Nov. 8, 2023

Doing The Same Thing Is Based On Consistency (STYBY 389)

Doing the same things over and over may, on the surface, seem like the fate of the boring. The reality is the consistency of repeating actions helps you stay on task and sane when a routine gets busted.
Nov. 1, 2023

You Don't Have To Have An Answer To "What Is My Purpose?" (STYBY 388)

An unanswerable questions like "What is my purpose?" can catalyze great things. Take the fear out of not having an answer and work hard to find one.
Oct. 24, 2023

Procrastination Comes Naturally, So Put A New Idea In Place Immediately (STYBY 387)

Our good plans fall apart when we delay working on them, so put some work into them immediately. Until they prove to be a path to a bad plan, then a little procrastination may help you see where the errors of your ways lie.
Oct. 17, 2023

You Are Worthy (STYBY 386)

Don't be concerned with the amount of good others are doing in the world. Don't be concerned with the amount of good you could do in the world if you had their position and resources. Focus on the amount of good you can do r…
Oct. 11, 2023

Assume Your Plans For The Future Will Fail (STYBY 385)

This is not a setup for depression but an exercise in strategic planning. Sports teams always practice how to recover from a ‘broken play.’ Run some of your future life plans in your head, visualize what parts might not work…
Oct. 4, 2023

Learn How To Tell A Good Story (STYBY 384)

Boring people do not know how to tell a good story. Learning good story structure and practicing a few stories so you can easily find the right one to tell will make you less boring.
Sept. 27, 2023

Noticing Biases In Others Is Easy (STYBY 383)

It is easy for you to judge others for their apparent faults. It is not easy for you to notice your faults and spit instant hot takes your way on how to fix them. But when you can do it, the payoff is huge.
Sept. 19, 2023

Stop Being Surprised (STYBY 382)

If something surprises you repeatedly, you see a trend. Stop being surprised by a thing you know is going to happen. And if it is
Sept. 13, 2023

When Your Checklist Becomes Subconscious (STYBY 381)

Develop a habit of getting the running list of things out of your head and onto paper, making the list real and tangible.
Sept. 6, 2023

Learn To Cultivate Patience For Difficult People (STYBY 380)

This is not about what they have earned because they probably haven’t. This addresses your ability to maintain your composure around others by not letting yourself get triggered by difficult people.
Aug. 30, 2023

Find A Lesson In Any Situation You Find Yourself In (STYBY 379)

There is a lesson to learn from every experience and moment you live through. These are lessons for you and those who have their eyes on you.