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12 Episodes 2013 - 2014
Episode 1
Sat, Jan 24, 2026
Do you have courage? Confidence? Commitment to a goal? If you do, you might be tougher than you think. Toughness is about more than just strength; explore the science behind the basic building blocks of toughness, and learn how to boost your natural fortitude to become tough as nails.
Episode 2
Mon, Mar 31, 201422 mins
Jake reveals how to dodge the double-crosses and spot the scams, as he delves into what makes people gullible. On the flip side, he shares some secret ways how being a sucker can be good for your productivity and happiness.
Episode 3
Mon, Mar 24, 201422 mins
Did you know that 1 in every 5 people will be a hero during their lifetime? Learn what it takes to be a hero, how to hone two vital heroic skills, and how to control your body's hero chemical in order to be ready whenever duty calls.
Episode 4
Sat, Jan 24, 202622 mins
A human makes 70 conscious decisions in an average day, including a surprising number of risks. Learn the numbers you need to find out just how much of a daredevil you really are, and pinpoint that razor-thin edge between good and bad risk.

Episode 5
Mon, Jun 16, 201422 mins
Whether you regularly knock on wood or occasionally wear a lucky hat, superstition may influence your life more than you know. Jake Porway exposes superstitions, reveals their origin, and shows why embracing them can change your life for the better.
Episode 6
Mon, Apr 7, 201422 mins
Did you know that there's a single accessory that can make you appear more intelligent and that there's one grooming tip that can make you 45% more attractive to hiring managers? Learn how attractiveness can make you happier, healthier and wealthier.
Episode 7
Mon, Apr 14, 201421 mins
Being a jerk could earn you a promotion and nearly $10,000 more at work. Jake shows you how to tap into the benefits of being a jerk without making a long list of enemies. Find out when to be rude, and when not to be to reap rewards in your life.
Episode 8
Mon, Apr 21, 201422 mins
92% of people have admitted to lying during their lifetime. The truth is - we lie. But why? Jake demonstrates that lying isn't always about getting what we want. But lying is prevalent, so he shows you how to spot a lie to avoid getting duped.
Episode 9
Mon, Jun 9, 201422 mins
If all the dead people were resurrected, they'd outnumber the living by over 15 to 1. Whether it's a zombie apocalypse, or just getting lost on the way to Grandma's house, Jake Porway teaches you how to face any challenge, and get out alive.
Episode 10
Sat, Jan 24, 2026
Whether you realize it or not, we use codes every day, in many facets of our lives. Host Jake Porway has some fun with the idea of code breaking, showing viewers the thought processes behind solving puzzles, and introducing you to some of the most mysterious codes in history.
Episode 11
Mon, May 5, 201422 mins
Jake Porway shows you the science behind true boss-level leadership, revealing the two top traits of the best bosses and giving you the inside scoop on how to pick the perfect team.
Episode 12
Mon, Jun 16, 201422 mins
Jake Porway reveals the secrets persuasive people use to talk their way out of trouble and into success. Learn how to adjust what you say and how you say it in order to get what you want, when you want it, from whomever you want.