Episodes

Invest In A Better Chair (STYBY 252)
March 24, 2021

Invest In A Better Chair (STYBY 252)

Things that you use for a significant amount of your life are worth investing in. If you spend a third of you life in bed and a quarter of your life sitting n the chair in your office, it is worth paying a little extra for the premium look and feel.
Properly Time Your Tea (STYBY 251)
March 17, 2021

Properly Time Your Tea (STYBY 251)

There are proper steeping times for various teas. Green gets 3 minutes, black gets 4 minutes, and herbal gets 5 minutes. Good tea is that simple, and will lead to better moods as you take your tea.
Create (And Celebrate) A Social Media Birthday (STYBY 250)
March 10, 2021

Create (And Celebrate) A Social Media Birthday (STYBY 250)

Need a reason to celebrate? We are happy to hit a milestone of 250 consecutive episodes. You can create your ow special day on literally any day you want with a ‘Social Media Birthday.’
Take Care Of Your Skin (STYBY 249)
March 3, 2021

Take Care Of Your Skin (STYBY 249)

Dry skin, thinning hair, and brittle nails are outward manifestations of declining mental health, which will worry you to further declining mental health, and stress you to having more break out of dry skin, thinning hair, and brittle nails.
Eating Healthy Isn’t As Hard Or Expensive As It Use To Be. But It Is Boring And Often Inconvenient (STYBY 248)
Feb. 24, 2021

Eating Healthy Isn’t As Hard Or Expensive As It Use To Be. But It Is Boring And Often Inconvenient (STYBY 248)

Making time for exercise is hard, and you can offset lack for movement with a better diet. The problem is a better diet is not that hard. It is kind of dull.
Worry About The People And The Process Will Take Care Of Themselves (STYBY 247)
Feb. 17, 2021

Worry About The People And The Process Will Take Care Of Themselves (STYBY 247)

People get hired to do certain jobs or fill certain roles. or at least it should work out that way.
The Greatest Factor In Your Failure Is You Stopped Trying (STYBY 246)
Feb. 10, 2021

The Greatest Factor In Your Failure Is You Stopped Trying (STYBY 246)

Many of the more compelling examples of success come from people who simply found ways to outlast their competition in the war of attrition, literally the last ones standing who end up getting the spoils.
Give Your Crew A Cookie (STYBY 245)
Feb. 2, 2021

Give Your Crew A Cookie (STYBY 245)

If you have people who do things for you, whether as an employee, volunteer, or just because, let them know how well they are doing.
Treating The Symptoms, But Not The Disease (STYBY 244)
Jan. 26, 2021

Treating The Symptoms, But Not The Disease (STYBY 244)

Very often, we feel the need to fix a symptom when we should take a step back and try to treat the underlying condition.
Paying Your Dues Is A Myth (STYBY 243)
Jan. 20, 2021

Paying Your Dues Is A Myth (STYBY 243)

'Paying your dues' is a rationalization for the continued hazing of new-ish people. In reality, if you are good enough, you are already good enough and have little need to prove yourself to anyone.
Assume It Always Matters (STYBY 242)
Jan. 13, 2021

Assume It Always Matters (STYBY 242)

A minor conversation I had with my father almost 40-years-ago about a Broadway play turned into an amazingly simple but powerful lesson on work.
Ask The Question, "If It Weren't For Me..." (STYBY 241)
Jan. 6, 2021

Ask The Question, "If It Weren't For Me..." (STYBY 241)

Ask yourself this question and study your answers. You’ll be surprised just how many things don’t seem to function without your assistance.
Can You Turn Off Your Cell Phone? (STYBY 240)
Dec. 30, 2020

Can You Turn Off Your Cell Phone? (STYBY 240)

This is not a trick question. Some people can tune out the world entirely for a while. Many do not.
Do One Less Thing (STYBY 239)
Dec. 22, 2020

Do One Less Thing (STYBY 239)

You may not have the power to magically wish away the bulk of your to-do list, but you can take a few of those things off the list that you know won’t have an immediate chance to complete.
Congratulations! You’re Awesome! (STYBY 238)
Dec. 15, 2020

Congratulations! You’re Awesome! (STYBY 238)

Just in case you needed a reminder of just how special you are, here comes 90 seconds of me repeating one simple message: you are awesome!
Spend 20 Minutes Clearing Clutter (STYBY 237)
Dec. 8, 2020

Spend 20 Minutes Clearing Clutter (STYBY 237)

Clearing out a stack of mail here, a pile of clothes there, and shuffling a layer of paperwork off your desk can go a long way to help you clear your mind in stressful times. If you do not have time for a deep cleaning, just stop what you are doing...
Always Know Your Worth (STYBY 236)
Dec. 2, 2020

Always Know Your Worth (STYBY 236)

Despite whatever struggles you are going through, you are never worth any less.
Are You Even Speaking The Same Language? (STYBY 235)
Nov. 25, 2020

Are You Even Speaking The Same Language? (STYBY 235)

In conversations with people you do not know well (or do not know at all), try hard to not default to topics you know too well if you are not sure about the knowledge level of the other person.
You Can't Trust The Judgment Of Everyone Trying To Offer You Advice (STYBY 234)
Nov. 18, 2020

You Can't Trust The Judgment Of Everyone Trying To Offer You Advice (STYBY 234)

It is a sad reality that your closest loved ones often view you through a lens that does not reflect reality, therefore, the advice they give to you may not reflect something you can actually implement.
No One Judges A Baby For Learning How To Walk (STYBY 233)
Nov. 11, 2020

No One Judges A Baby For Learning How To Walk (STYBY 233)

As you are learning new skills, you should not be so hard in judging yourself and not stress out so much about what other people say about your progress.
Taking A Radically Different Approach (STYBY 232)
Nov. 4, 2020

Taking A Radically Different Approach (STYBY 232)

For me, getting through college Calculus meant taking on a different approach to learning. Getting through college accounting meant taking an even more radical approach.
Incidental Mentorships Happen All The Time (STYBY 231)
Oct. 28, 2020

Incidental Mentorships Happen All The Time (STYBY 231)

The guy I taught Calculus had a similar end goal but didn't ultimately make it. That doesn’t mean the time we spent together was not meant to be.
The Best Way To Learn Is To Teach (STYBY 230)
Oct. 21, 2020

The Best Way To Learn Is To Teach (STYBY 230)

After failing Calculus twice in college, I took on more swing at the class with a new approach: learning fast enough to teach it to another person.
Are You Being Diligent With Your 'Talents?' (STYBY 229)
Oct. 14, 2020

Are You Being Diligent With Your 'Talents?' (STYBY 229)

‘The Parable of the Talents,’ a story recorded in the Bible as told by Jesus Christ, is one of the greatest personal development lessons a person can take in, regardless of their stance on faith and Higher Powers.