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submitted 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago) by Vcio@lemmy.world to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

Computer related:

  • Don't be your family computer savy guy, you just found yourself a bunch payless jobs...
  • Long desks are cool and all, but the amount the space they occupy is not worth it.
  • Block work related phone calls at weekends, being disturbed at your leisure for things that could be resolved on Mondays will sour your day.

Buying stuff:

  • There is expensive because of brand and expensive because of material quality, do your research.
  • Buck buying is underrated, save yourself a few bucks, pile that toilet paper until the ceiling is you must.
  • Second hand/broken often means never cleaned, lubricated or with easy fixable problem.
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[-] Hikermick@lemmy.world 11 points 10 months ago
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[-] Godnroc@lemmy.world 10 points 10 months ago

Being polite costs you nothing but may buy you much.

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[-] Maeve@kbin.social 10 points 10 months ago

You’re good enough. Start where you are.

[-] paradrenasite@lemmy.ca 9 points 10 months ago
[-] lvxferre@lemmy.ml 4 points 10 months ago

I usually twist this into "memento mori, quoque uiuere" (remember [that you'll] die, also [that you'll] live).

Like, not trying to become worm food full of regrets is nice and dandy, but remember that you'll suffer the consequences of a few of your actions while you're still alive.

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[-] pingveno@lemmy.ml 9 points 10 months ago

When someone has had a health issue, ask the people around them how those people are doing. When I was first diagnosed with epilepsy, a person asked my mom specifically how she was doing. She hadn't really stopped to reflect on her own emotional state because she had been so focused on me. It was a great comfort to have someone guide her through thinking about herself.

[-] benwubbleyou@lemmy.world 9 points 10 months ago

I am a big fan of the advice CGP Grey gives regarding solutions.

Don’t pick the first solution that comes to mind for a problem, it is most likely the least effective.

[-] Witchfire@lemmy.world 9 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago)

Buy a fire extinguisher (type ABC is best for home use), and check its pressure regularly. Many of them come with a simple wall mount that is very convenient.

Also, NEVER add water to a grease fire. It will explode.

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[-] kromem@lemmy.world 8 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago)

Being really good at the intersection of two different things is often a much more valuable skill set than being excellent at just one thing.

Exist outside the box.

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[-] BustinJiber@lemmy.world 8 points 10 months ago

Don't put WiFi dongle and wireless mouse dongle in neighbouring USBs, they are probably working at the same frequency and will interfere with each other.

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[-] i_stole_ur_taco@lemmy.ca 8 points 10 months ago

Water dripping? Don’t call a plumber yet. Get on your hands and knees and try to figure out exactly where the water is coming from. You might need a $5 part and 10 minutes watching a YouTube video instead of a $400 callout. The same concept applies for most things in a home or vehicle. But don’t screw around with electricity if you don’t know what you’re doing.

If you’re shopping around based on price, make sure you’re factoring in the cost of gas and your time. Driving an hour to save $5 actually costs you money.

Need to quickly determine if a caller is a scammer or legitimate? Just ask who they’re calling. If they don’t know your name, you can hang up immediately.

Maintain your things. All your things. If you use something until it’s no longer working, it has moved from inexpensive maintenance to expensive repair.

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[-] hottari@lemmy.ml 8 points 10 months ago

Live a little. We'll all die at some point.

[-] Daft_ish@lemmy.world 7 points 10 months ago

Learn to let things go, you're not special.

[-] HurlingDurling@lemmy.world 7 points 10 months ago

Always remember that on any given day several people are having a shitty day.

[-] rautapekoni@sopuli.xyz 6 points 10 months ago

Don't believe the hype.

[-] AscendantSquid@lemm.ee 6 points 10 months ago

What do you mean by 'buck buying'? I've never heard this term before.

[-] sneezycat@sopuli.xyz 6 points 10 months ago

I think they mean buying in bulk.

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[-] Pratai@lemmy.world 5 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago)

Life exists within the grey area that is constantly bombarded by polarized extremism. Don’t buy into the “all” mentality. Because in reality it’s always just “some.”

[-] Nomecks@lemmy.ca 5 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago)

"A man's mind changed against his will is of the same opinion still."

The only argument you win is the one you avoid.

[-] Aceticon@lemmy.world 4 points 10 months ago

Put the seat of your toiled down before you flush if you don't want to end up with shit microparticles on your toothbrush.

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