Something You Should Know

Secret Service Communication Skills & Designing a Meaningful Life

February 23, 2026·49 min·7-min readconversationalself improvement
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This episode of Something You Should Know with Mike Carruthers explores three distinct but practical topics: the outdated practice of warming up your car, the science and art of building trust through communication as taught by a former Secret Service agent, and a design-based approach

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Bill Burnett

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Brad BeelerBill BurnettRuth Chang

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Tell Me Everythingby Brad BeelerHow to Live a Meaningful Lifeby Bill Burnett

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Career DevelopmentFuture Of WorkHabitsProductivitySelf Improvement

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