Nearly 77k People Found This Thread Of Random Advice Useful And These Are 30 Of The Best Bits
There aren’t people who haven’t failed at doing something, but that’s actually a good thing, because now they know how to do it right. Even though it is human to make mistakes, you can significantly reduce them if you try not to repeat your own mistakes and also learn from others’.
This is how advice is born: people just want you to not do the same things that didn’t work out for them. And the best place to look for them is the internet. For example, in this Reddit thread the user prolific_ideas started. It was quite a success with 16k people joining it and almost 77k users liking it. The advice in the thread isn't related to one topic but instead are just the most random tips people got to find out the hard way.
So enjoy learning about life and share your own secrets so others can do the same. Also, don’t forget to upvote the answers that you find the most useful!
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Don’t take criticism from people you’d never go to for advice.
I don't get it. Why would I not take criticism from anyone? I always find it helpful to get feedback from people around me, also from those I wouldn't directly ask for advice.
You have a good point. I think there's a big difference between outright critisism and constructive criticism. I would consider constructive criticism from anyone but how much weight I place on it would depend heavily on who it's from.
Load More Replies...Yeah, this seems apealing at first, but at the end, this is a really stupid idea. You should take constructive criticism from anyone. Does not mean you have to take it seriously. But if 100 ppl that you don't like tell you, you are doing something wrong, it might just be you thay is driving on the highway on the wrong side.
So true… But since I didn't ask, I just don't keep them. It's been working so far.
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Being able to admit you were wrong or made a mistake is respectable
It is soooooo much easier to admit you made a mistake than spend your life trying to hide it from people.
....said my mother, after decades of hiding my photos from family albums and forgetting me on invitations :P
Load More Replies...You’ll feel better about yourself and your friends will know that they can trust you
This should be absolute first. Its illogical to hold on to an opinion when you see irrefutible evidendce against it. But it is so often done.
I fully agree, though some people on this site may cry false against me XD.
Load More Replies...I teach this to my son & let him know when I am wrong or make mistakes, everyone does. So he knows it takes more of a person to admit they're wrong than to deny or lie about it.
My dad refuses to admit he's made a mistake, or that he doesn't know something.
If they will cheat with you, they will cheat on you. The same goes for gossip.
So so true.. I nearly had kids with my guy but something made me reticent. He cheated on me, got the mistress pregnant, married her, had 3 kids, then left her for the new mistress. Marry the mistress, create a new job opening.
Off topic but the girl in the picture is looking demonic...
Can't stand gossip or those that do it with enthusiasm......I dont' wanna hear about other people's secrets, mistakes, failings, or embarrassments..... all that pointing fingers at other people's lives rather than your own. It's one of the few things that makes me bluntly say 'sorry, but i'm not interested in this' and cut someone off.
Anyone who is willing to tell me derogatory things about someone else based on their looks, lifestyle, ethnicity, etc NOT on the person's actions, I avoid them because I know from experience that they're doing the same about me.
This immediately brought these lyrics to my mind... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ml_V7HNIsY
Does anybody actually need to be told this? It's only common sense. If they'll do it *with* you, they'll do it *to* you.
Be comfortable being alone before you get in a relationship. It will keep you from staying in crap relationships just to “not be lonely”
I have been single for 15 years and there has not been one day when I have been lonely. I can not be in a relationship now. I am too selfish.
That’s what gets me too, I got very accustomed to my independence and single-dom, but now going on 8 years with my partner. We took it slow so neither one of us felt smothered.
Load More Replies...Yes, but I am becoming too comfortable. So long alone I probably can't even be in relationship anymore.
Be independent and happy on your own before getting in a long-term relationship. You'll learn so much about yourself and the world.
You won't be any good at loving someone else if you don't love yourself.
Quite. And afterward, you won't be able to truly handle a long-term relationship until you've experienced one for a while. Don't move too fast in any relationship, the odds are that you will regret it in the long run!
Load More Replies...I have never been lonely since my last long term relationship broke up. I decided that I am too happy with my own company, and controlling my own time, finances, living arrangements, etc. It's not for everyone, but for me, solitude is precious.
And sleeping like a starfish in your own bed. I was used to have 15% of the bed. It's been 3 years without partner and love it.
Load More Replies...Seperate beds, seperate hobbies and seperate social circles. 18 years and still going strong
Not that I think either of those those things are bad, it’s just that they aren’t for me.
Load More Replies...I love my husband dearly, but the 3 years I spent after my divorce & between meeting him were golden.
If it bothers you for more than 24 hours, speak up within 48
Great advice. It makes you think before maybe saying something hurtful in the heat of the moment
"No" is a complete sentence.
With due respect, often a complete answer is not needed. No should be enough.
Load More Replies...Stop explaining every response. Do it now. People need time to get used to it, and you'll find you don't owe anyone an explanation.
I've met several men who, upon hearing the word "no", backed away and our relationship wasn't hurt in the slightest.
Load More Replies...It’s not enough to just say it. You have to mean it. Practice makes perfect as they say
Looking back at your past and cringing is good. That means you’ve grown since then.
at the same time, if you never stop making cringe-worthy decisions, at some point that means that you know better but aren't learning the lesson in practice
Omg - I cringe at times in my past so strongly,'I groan out loud. Now, I feel so much better about the cringe! I'm evolving. That's so refreshing. I like myself more already!
Unless it's a twitter post, and then you will be hanged, drawn, and quartered - at any point in your future.
I don't know why, everytime one of my cringy times memories starts to build up I try to wave it off singing the choir of Werewolves In London. Works.
If you want a raise, ask what you need to do to earn it. Accomplish those things and ask for the raise. If you get the raise, stay. If you don’t, begin looking for another job. Don’t play games with people who move your goal posts.
I secured another (better paying) job, and then required the raise if I was to stay. I got the raise.
Wish I had this advice years ago. I would have looked for another job. I had jerk of a boss. He kept the good employees from transferring. the screw ups he could not get of them fast enough.
You spend half your life walking and sleeping. Never buy cheap shoes or a s***ty mattress.
I second that! There are some shoe styles that I hate aka high heels as you can not run in them if your life depended on it!
Load More Replies...Easier said than done. In my country, and probably many other, majority of women's shoes or boots are pure garbage. They have like 90% cases high unpractical heels, they are horribly tight and uncomfortable, they have too many stupid accessories and shape is almost always for some very narrow foot. I have to buy boots for boys.
I second that and agree with you 100%! Here in Canada, I have to buy men's shoes due to that!
Load More Replies...It too me several minutes to figure out that that wasn’t “slutty mattress”
I don't think the mattress decides the deeds done upon it XD.
Load More Replies...Very sad if you don't have enough money to afford nice, expensive, quality shoes and matrass...
I spent 60$ on shoes for work once, which I do not consider cheap by longshot, and they were the most uncomfortable I've ever owned. So.
$60 might not be cheap to you but it’s not really expensive enough to escape the “bad quality”. Good high quality shoes are like $100+ Unless you know a specific great brand.
Load More Replies...Hope you can really afford it... without having to be hungry therefor
Load More Replies...Awe I wish this adwice would've turned to "good quality AND healthy feet shoes". It's been a journey to find wide toe shoes
Excellent advice for anyone! I always buy good runners with arch support regardless of the brand! I have a great mattress!
Even if you have money, sometimes the cheap shoes match better or look cooler. I’m wearing $55 boots and I bought like 10 pairs because they’re so cool. Even if cheap.
Watch old episodes of Bob Ross and Crocodile Hunter with your little kids. Get them started on the right path.
And Blue´s Clues? How about some Sesame Street?
Load More Replies...I would replace Croc with Daniel Tiger, since Mr. Rogers is now just available to stream in my area... add in some Sesame Street, and that little Arthur guy...
No thanks to Irwin. Children do not need to be taught to harass animals.
These people don’t see animals as valuable, living creatures with their own wants and desires.
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Always take the time to say I love you and remember tomorrow is never guaranteed.
Friendship is a gift we give to ourselves and each other...cherish it❣️
Carpe diem. Quam minimum credula postero - Seize the day. Put no trust in tomorrow. A tattoo of mine that I think about daily.
My dad has a tattoo on each arm. One, "Tempus Fugit". The other, "Memento Mori". Time flies; remember death.
Load More Replies...It’s actually a fear of mine that I will pass away without my loved ones knowing how much I actually love them and value them.
ALWAYS treat "good byes" as though it will be the last time you will ever see that person, because it might be. The two saddest words in the English language are "if only." Don't EVER leave mad, never go to bed mad, never say anything you will regret later, never, ever treat those you love as disposable. They may do it, but that is them.
When you discover the trick to NEVER say anything you regret... please share it. I think everyone says things they regret, and I know a lot of couples who would rather go to bed angry and discuss with cooler heads in the morning than fight until exhausted, making things worse.
Load More Replies...My mom and I said "I love you" to each other every night. She died in her sleep unexpectedly, but I know she knew I loved her.
This is important. My dad passed away suddenly, after getting well enough in hospital to go home. I was helping him get dressed to leave the hospital when he just lost consciousness and fell back on the hospital bed. He never regained consciousness and died less than 24 hours later in the ICU.
If you think your house is haunted and see s**t buy a carbon monoxide alarm might be a leak making you hallucinate.
Same if you feel tired, nauseous, dizzy, throw up or get a headache for no apparent reason. It can be all of those or just 1 of them. Carbon monoxide is a silent killer. You don't hear it, you don't see it, you don't smell it, many people don't even feel sick. They go to sleep and simply never wake up again. Alarms cost less than 5 bucks. It's not just for old/oldfashion heating systems! Get one. Place it between 1 and 3 meters (roughly between 3 and 10 feet) from the heating scource and 30cm/1ft from walls and don't hang it right next to an open window, a vent or an a/c
I'm honestly curious about this, Ive seen a few posts. Howcome anyone's house would have carbon monox in it? Like, what, did you leave the car running in the garage... or...? I am confused. I mean i get it some houses have gas, but that's methane and burns cleanly to co2 and h2o... so...? where does monoxide come from in a house?
Did a quick google search: "Common sources of CO in our homes include fuel-burning appliances and devices such as: Clothes dryers, Water heaters, Furnaces or boilers, Fireplaces, both gas and wood burning, Gas stoves and ovens, Motor vehicles, Grills, generators, power tools, lawn equipment, Wood stoves, Tobacco smoke"
Load More Replies...Also -- check the batteries in your smoke alarm. When they run down, it sends out a beep to let you know. I kept waking up at 4 AM but didn't know why . . . by the time I was awake the smoke alarm was silent. Easy fix, more rest, and the alarm will work when needed . . .
I don't believe in ghosts really but I've experienced paranormal phenomena I can't really explain. I don't care if people like you don't believe us but I'll always question what I saw because someone else saw a similar thing years apart
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Take care of your teeth
OMG PLEASE TAKE CARE OF YOUR TEETH. This is from someone who didn't. Every day is hell and such an embarrassment, same for your kids.
Plus getting them fixed can be ridiculously expensive, even if you have insurance.
Load More Replies...Remember! You don't have to brush all your teeth. Just those you want to stay with.
Don't brush 3 times a day. You want your teeth clean, but you don't want to damage them by brushing too much. Also (downvote as much as you like) toothpaste is damaging. Not saying you should stop using it alltogether, but use less and try brushing without it every once in a while. Don't brush right after eating or drinking, there should be about 30 minutes in between. Food and drinks have an effect on the protective layer that's on your teeth and brushing right after eating/drinking will do damage. Drinking water before brushing is fine
I've learned that a dot of toothpaste is enough, no bigger then a pea. They always show these photos with a big line of toothpaste all over the brush, wayyy more then needed
Load More Replies...I brushed, flossed and used mouthwash my whole life and still lost 4 of my back teeth and one other. Sometimes you just have bad teeth.
...and your knees and back, just take care of your health; you'll miss it when it's gone.
When you finish something complicated or pick up a concept from a skill you are learning. Take a moment to be proud of yourself. You don't have anything to prove to anyone. But it feels good to take a sec to enjoy the accomplishment.
Acknowledging that you have accomplished something is one of the greatest senses of pride one can have
I found out that I am able to accurately gauge measurements from sight and construct semi-accurate crocheted recreations (I'm not too realistically accurate with crochet yet). I can measure the proportions and such, scaling it down to the size I want.
Accept people for who they are, not what you want them to be. If they show that they’re trash people, accept it and cut them loose. They won’t change for you no matter how much you want them too. If they show that they’re genuine, they’re the ones you need to surround yourself with.
This is true for every kind of human relationship, but especially romantic ones. No, he or she won't change into what you want them to be, and you can't make them.
If people spent more time marrying a future the divorce rat would dip
Load More Replies...Done this all my life, and everyone comes down on me for being "too judgmental", meanwhile everyone else is surrounded by these leeches and hangers-on who're up to no good. No thanks, no point in being friends with a-holes just to beat loneliness.
Don't take emotional abuse from anyone, even a spouse. You are worth more.
If you are in a toxic relationship because they are a screwed up mess from an abusive childhood - RUN. You cannot fix or change them. They will drag you down and your life will become as messed up.
Also remember that everybody has their faults. There are no completely perfect human beings.
Never get involved in a land war in Asia.
I recall a joke about the only country that can handle Russian winters is Canada, but Canadians would just teach them hockey and share some beer.
Load More Replies...Only slightly lesser known: never go in against a Sicilian when DEATH is on the line!
Just googled it and damn I can't spare time to watch that movie. I know I should, but time is a bastard!
Load More Replies...Never go up against a Sicilian when DEATH is on the line! Ha ha ha! Ha ha ha! Ha HA.....*keels over, dead*
When I was a kid, my grandpa's New Years resolution every year was to not start a war in Asia. When I was in HS, I saw "Princess Bride" for the first time and almost fell out of my seat when this line occurred.
I do not think that word means... what you think it means...
Load More Replies...They have never lost a war in the history of our planet.
Load More Replies...and only slightly lesser known; never go up against a Sicilian when death is on the line HAHAHAH-*dies*
Put your keys in the same place every time you come home
Also remember to put your brain back into your head in the morning. It's not going to help you if you leave it under your pillow!
You need to cultivate this habit when you’re young so that when you reach an age when you brain is no longer able to help you in every situation, you’ve already conditioned yourself.
Load More Replies...Should I put them on that little hook next to the letter box.........? Maybe not.
I tend to lose my motivation. I find it generally hanging around YouTube videos of Markiplier being productive. I like Mark. Such a good human.
You have to be able to find them without searching. Even in the dark. This is in case of fire (at night). So in your pocket is probably not be the best place.
Always Thank people. Don’t just say thank you, mean it.
I was never awful to retail workers, but the pandemic has made m genuinely grateful for the work they do, and I make much more of an effort to be nice. I can't tip most of them, but I can express genuine gratitude for their help and hard work.
I let a friendship go over how poorly this person treated workers. I could not stand it.
And tell them what you are thanking them for. It is more sincere.
I thanked a grocery delivery person who made my day by keeping in touch while she was shopping and who brought the food indoors because I’m disabled. She said it made her day that I’d noticed. I try to say something specific about what people did that makes me thankful. They feel good because I noticed a thing they do all the time and is sure is ignored by everyone else.
I had grocery delivery when I broke my leg, it was my lifeline! A person can 100% live off of Safeway delivery, they'll send all your food, drink, and pharmacy needs, everything but new clothes and durable medical equipment. So yes, I tipped well and thanked the delivery people sincerely, never take a lifeline for granted.
Load More Replies...At the very beginning of the lock-down, I went to the store to grab a few essentials... and found it mobbed! I was trying to get out as quickly as possible, and saw a young woman frantically trying to keep dairy shelves stocked. I said "I want to thank you so much for being here today. This must be a hard day for you, but you really are doing important work" or something similar... and she got teary eyed and said "no one has been nice to me for two days" which immediately made some of the people around me say nice things too. Sometimes a tiny expression of gratitude can have a ripple effect.
Put compassion before anger, before jealously, before fear. You never know what other people are going through.
but don't keep making excuses for bad behavior. they might need help, but from a therapist, not you, and ask what's wrong. someone doesn't get to treat you like sh** for a bad reason.
I read somewhere: better be kind than right. From my experience, works with children and elderly people.
Exactly!!!!! Everyone has demons to fight everyday. Sometimes they are fighting a whole army of them.
Yesssss, this. Sometimes I see very continuous kind posts from some people, sometimes when I read some testimonials I can't believe that kind person was so hurt or going through some shitty situations.
My motto: Be kinder than necessary. Everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle.
That's an excellent motto. Mine alternates between "Cada loco con su tema (to each their own)" and this line by Lin-Manuel Miranda: You got skin in the game, you stay in the game. And you don't get a win unless you play the game. You get love for it, you get hate for it, you get nothing if you wait for it (wait for it, wait for it)!"
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Read to your kids Every. Single. Day. From 1 day old until they graduate high school.
Children who are read to become readers themselves. I grew up in a family where there were bookcases all over the place, and the one on the second-floor landing had a big overstuffed chair right there. I never saw my parents reading because they both had full time jobs and five children to care for, but I can remember being snuggled in the crook of my grandfather’s arm as he read to me as a wee child.
Yeah, well, not mine I'm sorry to say. I read to them and they just never got into it. So no, that's not a rule, live is changing pretty rapidly. Also reading to an 18 year old seems excessive.
Load More Replies...I was an avid reader who was read to from the womb. Took several years for my parents to figure out that sending me to my room was NOT a punishment!
I think the children who are/were read to as young children will continue to enjoy reading on their own. Not that there's anything wrong with reading to your children or them to you throughout their teens and beyond. It's good to remember that there are free audiobooks available online for them to listen to and read along with too** (can also be helpful when they have to read certain novels for English class). As a middle aged adult, I have enjoyed listening to audiobooks more, especially when I'm too tired to keep my eyes open to read a book myself. ** I can strongly recommend Stephen Fry reading all the Harry Potter books- he's a brilliant narrator!
My daughter (23) and I can still recite the first few pages of "Bear Day", I loved reading to (and with) her every night. It was sad when she felt too old for bedtime stories, but I still love the memories.
I have also found that Audible is an acceptable substitute (for when they are older, or when you just CAN'T.) Your local library also probably has many books on CD or digital that you can borrow.
My favorite nostalgia book: Love You Forever. "A mother held her new baby and very slowly rocked him back and forth, back and forth, back and forth. And while she rocked him she sang: I'll love you forever, I'll like you for always. As long as I'm living, my baby you'll be." (Does anyone else know the rest of this? We could recite it together!)
Be prepared for the kids to be disinterested in the story the first 2 or 3 times. Then they'll know it well enough that they can pick changes in the story. "That doesn't sound right" and you have to go back and start again. So my advice is: if you are going to make changes, make them early and be consistent. Arguing with a 5 year old that it was a plate of fried eggs and not a bowl of porridge is basically an argument you can't win.
Never invest more than you can afford to lose.
Not financial advice.
it is simple math that gambling at all will lose you money. if the casino makes money you lose money.
Load More Replies...And, whenever loaning money, just assume you aren't getting it back. If you can't afford not to have it repaid, don't loan it.
My sister has a history of money problems - some are her fault, and some aren't. She has never paid anyone back, ever. When she asks me for a "loan", I just give her what I can afford, and call it a gift.
Load More Replies...It is, and it isn't. I think by "not financial advice" they mean "and that goes for emotional investment too"
Load More Replies...I live in Vegas and the best observation here is: The Odds are ALWAYS with The House. Caesars, Wynn, MGM did NOT get to be the mega-places they are by handing out money! There is always more coming in than ever goes out. At least when you buy lunch you are a winner every time. This advice also goes for lottery tickets and scratch offs. It takes a lot of suckers to pay off one winner and the winner NEVER takes all!
Buy a plunger before you need a plunger.
I have a separate plunger for the kitchen sink, because you can get plungers at the dollar store. Splurge on a 2nd plunger!
A toilet plunger and a sink plunger are very different tools
Load More Replies...In emergency the toilet brush'll work if you need a plunger before you've bought a plunger.
Good advice coming from someone who probably thinks they're talking about bathrooms...
Don’t take advice from strangers on the internet
This little guy looks pretty honest though. I'd maybe trust him. Yeah. I could trust that little fellow. Everybody else: no. This guy: defo
I'm not trusting anybody who is still running Internet Exploder 7, no matter how cute they are!
Load More Replies...Ironic that this post is on the internet. So perhaps it should say "don't take advice from everyone you meet on the internet." Because there is some good advice you can read online.
Upvoted this ... because cat. Cats make everything better and liveworthy ... like, a house without a cat is just a weather protection, soulless and empty, even when filled from ground to ceiling. But a house inhabited by a cat, a cat confident in this being her or his place, where cat is comfortable and has some favourite spots and it shows being a cat's home, these are truly homes to live in. Cats make everything better, even living with cats may be improved by living with more cats (of course, if they get along and stuff ... current cat living with me lived with another cat before I adopted her, and they hated each other). So, take my advice - if you're a cat person, live with a cat. If any decision is between cat and else, never chose else. Cat comes first, for being alive and caring and loving and needing to be taken care of and being loved and stuff.
Don't live your life regretting the small mistakes you made yesterday. You're not defective, and even though your brain will tell you that you screwed up and because of that you're unworthy of people's time and attention, it's wrong. You are worthy.
This sounds so wonderful, but clearly this person didn’t grow up with someone who never handed out praise and made a full-time practice of criticizing everything you ever did wrong and then punishing you for it...standing in the corner for an hour was getting off light!
Then you are allowing someone else to shape YOUR life. Don't live with their mistake screwing up your life. You are not responsible for their screw-up. You are a complete person on your own. Be proud in yourself and share your attitude.
Load More Replies...The guy in this pic looks like some stranger came up and said “can I take a pic with you and your dog “ and he said “ um?!? Ok?!?” Then the stranger said “ok ! Smile ! “ and the dog is like “ Come on!! Tom you’re a sucker!!”
This includes if you have already bought tickets to that one show. Going to the show will be a separate and new unnecessary mistake.
Good advice I once heard: Don't let five sh*tty minutes determine the rest of your day.
Seven years of relentless sexual abuse can’t be wished away—I know this because I tried everything in my power.
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DONT STAY WITH SOMEONE BECAUSE YOU "JUST CANT EXPLAIN IT. " You'll end up depressed, isolated and feeling stuck.
True. And at the end, alone, feeling like you lost a decade or more on being miserable in relationship with wrong person.
never try to get back to the good times when the times you're having with somebody are really bad. Accept that things change and move on.
Load More Replies...Can't explain it = I'm embarassed of the answer and you will think less of me.
Most relationships can be maintained/improved by investing the time and having clear communication. If you can’t have difficult conversations with someone you love and trust, you won’t be successful. This is true for significant others, bosses, your kids, your family, everyone.
And the funny thing is the longer you are married the more you are "in sync" with the other person. Gawd in heaven I still love that man, even more than when we got married.
I learned how important it is to create space for this kind of conversation while living in shared flats. Once a x (month/week/..) "force" yourself to sit down together, and discuss what's going great and what isn't. If you don't, every little criticism needs to pass the threshold of "does it really bother me enough to mention", which has two negative effects: 1. "trivial" things get piled up and discharge in a heat instead of calm conversation. 2. Every "trivial" criticism is perceived as something bigger than it probably is (because it was big enough to pass the threshold) Applies to flat shares, romantic relationships, work team relationships (-> team retrospectives), manager - employee feedback/approisal talks,...
This applies to meeting someone as well. If you feel like you have to walk on eggshells, it's time to walk away.
No one notices that zit or that one hair like you do. You look good homie.
And even if they do, no one really cares. And if they do, they’re not really friends.
..those that matter don't care, and those that care don't matter.
Load More Replies...Everyone is too busy thinking about themselves to notice your minor faults.
Reminds me of the times I've told guys they had their fly open and the automatic answer "why are you staring at my d**k?"
Everyone is so worried about themselves, they are not scrutinizing you. And if you do have a zit in the middle of your forehead, and you carry yourself like a human without one, they will admire you for it.
Everyone is beautiful in their own way. Smile and be pround of who you are.
Never make any important decisions when either hungry, horny, happy, sad, tired, or angry.
No because all six usually happen randomly when you're drunk! 🤣
Load More Replies...But.....aren't we all feeling at least one of these emotions at all times?
I feel like the woman in the picture is regretting her decision to have children.
Also, never shop when you're hungry. You will end up buying a lot more food than you need
This was a recent lesson learned. When getting a new apartment test both heat and AC. You don't think to check your heater when's it 105 outside on the day you tour the apartment. We never tested our heater. First freeze of the year and our heater is broken. Two weeks for a replacement. If anyone's apartment hunting that's my nugget of wisdom.
DO THIS ON CAR PURCHASES TOO! I found out my new car needed a $1k compressor for the A/C 4 days after the warranty expired. They pretty much told me "not our problem anymore." Check both heat & A/C!
Also, your furnace and air conditioner need regular cleaning - every other year is fine if you can't afford it annually. Don't be the person who just turns it on every season for 20 years until it dies.
This might be a thing in certain countries only. Where I live we have laws to prevent this, loosely translated they're called hidden damages. It's mandatory to clearly note in the sale that certain things aren't working properly (or are damaged). The seller is liable for all costs and could be made to pay hefty fines if they "forgot to mention" something like this. Before you go thinking that will be years of court cases and huge expenses, nope, it's a few months and you pay nothing because it's their fault, not yours. Also, no matter where you live, if and when you move into a new place have the locks changed. We have laws for that too, pretty serious consequences for those who abuse it and it doesn't get abused, but still... peace of mind is worth the 100 or so bucks for a new lock and set of keys
Make sure when you buy a house it is up to code. Repairs are expense especially when the realtor did not put it in writing that there is a mayor code violation.
New home or new car, sure, but it's d' near impossible to check heat on on hot day, AC on a cold day ....
Similar advice for cars. AC/heat, defrost, all power windows, seats, and mirrors. Windshield washer, too.
If you're making pancakes from scratch, instead of adding in the egg to the batter as is, separate the yolk and the whites. Add the yolk to the batter, then whip and beat the egg whites till they're nice and foamy, then add them to the batter.
Not for all pancakes. Doesn't work for crepes and other European pancakes. Instead: use half the fluids and all the eggs first, mix until there's no clumps, then use the rest of the fluids.
We (Dutch) have pancakes that are a bit different from typical US breakfast pancakes. They're bigger and thinner. Sort of between US pancakes and crepes. Traditionally eaten with syrup (that's a thicker syrup, consistency like honey) or brown sugar, and we have them for dinner, sometimes for a festive lunch, never for breakfast. But the ingredients I reckon are the same, flour, eggs and milk. And a tiny pinch of salt. I'm definitely going to try this!
This isn't random life advice, this is how to follow a damn recipe.
if you're a pancake lover, then this is technically life advice :)
Load More Replies...All of these are important life values, and then we got this on person with pancake advise. Tbh pancakes are more important
If you are going through something hard find other people in the same boat. You don’t have to do it alone and you will learn so much from those farther ahead of you. Also f**k shame. Get help you need.
There are three of us who are so close that we might as well have been triplets. A is totally not empathetic or sympathetic, B needs empathy, I am the empathetic/sympathetic one. A thinks that when B calls for "help" she, A, is supposed to "fix" the problem and since she can't she gets really depressed and angry. I, on the other hand, realize that people just need to have someone care enough to listen. I love them both and would never, ever be happy without them in my life. I have been friends with A since 1975. And she introduced me to B in 1982. And they both live close to each other, in California, and I live many, many states away and we are all like sisters.
Yes! but also be wary. If you're depressed, struggling with money, housing, addictions etc you don't want to create a social circle that's dragging or keeping you down. They can be the nicest people in the world, but if all (or most) of them are addicts, cutting themselves, severely depressed, criminals, homeless, always in great debt etc you need to get out of there. Find a connnection but make sure you can't be dragged down into a bad cycle
I have and they would rather pull an Uno skip turn on me and expect me to care about what they're going through but tell me to just deal with my issue on my own. I've lost 2 friends recently to this BS. I'm glad they weren't long time friends.
Friends, real friends, are the family you choose for yourself.
Load More Replies...Buy the good trash bags and toilet paper.
I really don't want the Rain Forest to be cut down just so I can have softer toilet paper.
I always buy the 100% recycled cos I don't want a tree cut down just to wipe my a**e.
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Measure twice , cut once
Take the time to enjoy the little/quiet/every-day moments with your kids. They grow up really fast. It’s easy to remember the big events, milestones and vacations. But those small moments of sharing ice cream on a summer day or sitting outside looking at the stars together…those are magic. Don’t overlook them.
One of the things I remember most fondly were the nights the whole family would sit at the big dining room table and play games. Card games, board games, Botticelli (also a great game for long road trips). Another good car game is alphabet.
I Google game alphabet but show all possibilities. Can you please explain.?
Load More Replies...My family would go on very long roadtrips and sleep in the car on the way to where we were going... my dad would just stay awake and drive and then when we woke up we might already have arrived.
When you make a plan of any kind, instantly put it on your phone calendar and make an alert to remind you at least an hour or so beforehand
Be kind, everyone’s putting up a hard fight.
I once ordered a milkshake in our school cafeteria, and he put choclate instead of the flavor i ordered, i said "its okay, i'll take chokolate instead" and got an extra large milkshake.
Go to the funeral or visitation whenever someone remotely known to you passes away. Whenever anyone in your friend’s circle passes away. Make the effort, it means a lot.
And when your friends have a loved one who’s died, send them your condolences.
My mother died at the end of August this year. I stayed in her home and looked after her 24/7 for the last 8 months of her life. When she eventually passed the out pouring of well wishes support and love was overwhelming. I always knew she was popular but all the beautiful things people said about her and I knew that they were genuine. It ripped me to shreds to loose her but her friends' love and support really helped me and I will be forever grateful for it.
We can always start again
We can't necessarily change the beginning but we can certainly change the ending
Pretty sure that’s what they meant: move on and start again.
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If your employer offers a 401(k) match you take it
I've read about 401k countless times but really have no idea what it is. Could someone explain that please? It's like a pension, right? Income for your old age? How does it work? I think we have that too, except that you don't need to save for it, you just get it after reaching a certain age
ABSOLUTELY DO IT! I ended up spending a bunch of it to live in Bangkok for a year, which was totally worth it, and what is left I use for little splurges since my Social Security covers my basic necessities. So far, I’ve seen Kathleen Madigan on stage in Reno, a week from now I’ll be seeing Hasan Minaj in San Francisco, and next year I’ll be seeing Fortune Feimster somewhere in the Bay Area.
This is making at least two assumption a) you have more money than you need right now, and b) you're going to live long enough to retire.
Never fry bacon while naked.
Except naked bacon. You can definitely fry that! Just wear some clothes whilst doing it! https://www.finnebrogue.com/naked/
Load More Replies...My friend bakes bacon too - 2lbs worth at a time and then freezes it in portions - then we he wants it, just a quick heat up in the micro and voila: BACON!
Pee within 30 minutes after sex.
Both boys and girls (and non- binary and well, everyone!) A lot of women were taught this, but same goes for men and anyone else. Bacteria get up your urethra while having sex. Also while just using mouths and/or fingers! You want that out before you fall asleep and they get the chance to start new bacteria families with kids, grandkids, greatgrandkids and so on and you find yourself in need of medical help. Men are not affected as much, since they often sort of "clean the tube" at the end, but still, stuff can get left behind. Just go pee. EDIT: just in case it wasn't that obvious, it goes for solo sessions too, especially if toys and lubes and the likes are involved
I need to pee afterwards anyway. Pretty much every time, now that I think of it.
Load More Replies...The urethra is the tiny tube where pee comes out. It's also where bacteria can come in and give you a UTI (for both men and women) while/after having sex. It mostly affects women, but men are not immune. Peeing after sex flushes out those bacteria before they start large bacteria families in places you don't want them to and do harm to your body This goes for intercourse, but also for hand/finger stuff, oral, use of toys, everything, all of it. Also make sure your/your partners toys get cleaned after every use, uncleaned toys cause lots of nasty infections too. Rinse them with water and use a soft soap. Best is a special toy cleaner but a mild handsoap or mild dish soap works too if there's no specific toy cleaner at hand. EDIT I'm not sure why you got downvoted. Maybe because you posted a questionmark without saying or asking anything. I gave you an upvote, but please ask about what you don't know. With 1 questionmark we can't know what you mean and there's no shame in asking outright
Load More Replies...Everything in moderation, even moderation.
I really love this one. I grew up as a pretty straight-laced kid and I remember my mom saying this once and I remember this feeling of relief. It's ok to enjoy life, even a bit too much from time to time. ♥️
When tiling a bathroom floor, always ensure to double coat the waterproofing to prevent future leaks.
And always install a clawfoot tub when there’s room enough! I’m absolutely serious.
OK, I'll bite. Why a clawfoot tub? (I live in the USA and we have a shower stall only, no bathtub.)
Load More Replies...Sometimes, if there isn't a good reason not to do it, just say yes, you might experience something amazing. That is unless your gut tells you to say no. If in doubt, listen to your gut feeling.
That's how I ended up on a photography assignment three countries away on a canal boat for a three day shoot!
Increase your property damage on your auto insurance to $300,000. It usually only cost $3 more every 6 months and will keep you from paying out of pocket if you hit a Tesla.
Or, as I did just yesterday, a deer that jumps out of the bushes and gives you five seconds to stop...even if you aren’t going highway speed, as I was!
Eat more salad
and remember knowledge is knowing a tomato is a fruit and common sense is not putting it in a fruit salad.
Mama says:"salads, soups and stew (last one not sure, maybe sandwich) fits everything you have on the fridge. Just use imagination and good sense.
And ... try out different ones. A nicely done cucmber salad, even only with dry bread, is delicious af. Don't use dried dill - fresh of frozen. The dried one has only like half the taste in it (half the flavours it usually bears aren't there at all), and the remaining is diminished, too. It is for use when you have guests who you don't want to return.
Never trust a fart.
On one interview show, the guest would always be asked "What is your least favorite sound or noise?" My answer would be "Farts that gurgle."
Sharing is caring unless it’s a needle
Dont be silly wrap your willie
here you go https://imgur.com/t/groundskeeper_willie/5T7ca5C
Load More Replies...Life should be experiences. When you are old and grey you will remember that wild ski trip but probably not the day you filled out those TPS reports really well.
I don't know... I still feel immense satisfaction about something I designed at work 8 years ago, before retiring.
Load More Replies...Best advice : the four agreements and the "is it true, necessary and kind". Four agreements (Ruiz): Be Impeccable With Your Word. Don't Take Anything Personally. Don't Make Assumptions. Always Do Your Best.
Having a good debate can be rewarding no matter who or where
Load More Replies...Don’t miss seeing your children grow up and only you truly know your child, be prepared to ignore advice from well meaning people. My Dad worked a lot away from home, he worked in the oil industry and it took him to some fascinating places but he missed a lot of the day-to-day stuff and he regretted it. When my daughter was born he told me these two pieces of advice, they are still true now. I’m no longer a long distance truck driver and I’m quite happy ignoring advice about my daughter because I know her feelings and thoughts. PS Obviously don’t ignore ALL of the advice, but be comfortable knowing you are the one who knows them best.
Live your best life. Be humble. Be grateful. Be kind. Smile often. Remember: a bad day isn't a bad life.
Life should be experiences. When you are old and grey you will remember that wild ski trip but probably not the day you filled out those TPS reports really well.
I don't know... I still feel immense satisfaction about something I designed at work 8 years ago, before retiring.
Load More Replies...Best advice : the four agreements and the "is it true, necessary and kind". Four agreements (Ruiz): Be Impeccable With Your Word. Don't Take Anything Personally. Don't Make Assumptions. Always Do Your Best.
Having a good debate can be rewarding no matter who or where
Load More Replies...Don’t miss seeing your children grow up and only you truly know your child, be prepared to ignore advice from well meaning people. My Dad worked a lot away from home, he worked in the oil industry and it took him to some fascinating places but he missed a lot of the day-to-day stuff and he regretted it. When my daughter was born he told me these two pieces of advice, they are still true now. I’m no longer a long distance truck driver and I’m quite happy ignoring advice about my daughter because I know her feelings and thoughts. PS Obviously don’t ignore ALL of the advice, but be comfortable knowing you are the one who knows them best.
Live your best life. Be humble. Be grateful. Be kind. Smile often. Remember: a bad day isn't a bad life.
