This is from my mom…not my discovery;
If I ever said anything negative about anyone…or thought about doing something mean - she would say “how would you feel if someone said/did/though that of you?”.
So, when I’m tempted to do/say/think something I shouldn’t I always take a minute, think of this…then usually keep my mouth shut.
The answer that gets you laid isn’t always the best answer for you.
Never turn down help from your parents in getting a job; but don’t automatically expect it either.
Never take dealer financing or dealer leasing when getting a car; you’re placing too much power in the hands of someone who works almost exclusively on commission.
If its over, tell her. You owe her that and people will think better of you for it.
There may never have been an ‘Old Boy’s Network’, but there’s Always been an ‘All Girl’s Network’ where everything about you gets shared. Pick wisely who in the group you want to ask out; you’ll never have a shot at any of the others afterward.
Think First, speak second, and only put it in writing/email as a last resort.
Stand Up for what you believe in; a fight hurts for 15 minutes. Backing down and slinking off like a coward hurts forever.
Getting angry while driving is STUPID. Unless you are bleeding and/or on your way to the hospital, let it go. Whenever you find yourself doing it, stop at the next gas station and buy yourself a soda: you need a time out.
Suck up.
Dress for the job you want, not the job you have.
If you carry a piece of paper (or a clipboard!) you can walk through any office and look like you’re supposed to be there.
If you’re scared to do something, you should do it.
Ask and you will receive (not always what you asked for but you’ll still receive).
If you’re too busy, you’re too busy.
Parents don’t want justice. They want PEACE & QUIET!
Good advice. It is also acceptible to do what my girlfriend does - take the leftovers home in a doggie bag and eat them over the course of a few days.
Speaking of girlfriends and spouses - Don’t try to win an argument as if you are in a court of law where the jury is looking for the best presentation of the facts. No girlfriend has ever responded to “but you did this that and such and such…” with “hmmm…well played. I hereby declare you the winner of the argument.”
Never do anything just for the money, no matter how good it is.
Never turn down the opportunity to do something you’d love just because the money sucks.
If you have a problem that doesn’t have to be solved immediately (like you are bleeding or the house is on fire), wait 24 hours. Often it will solve itself or another solution will come to you.
Dressing well does make you and other people feel better about yourself.
If you a choice between extra time and extra money, take the time. Money is unlimited, time isn’t.
Money is also cheap. People get paid to do something. Find something you are willing to do and someone willing to pay you to do it, and you’ll have money.
Tips, words of advice, and lessons learned:
Learn to use keyboard shortcuts for common OS tasks, such as Ctrl-C (copy), Ctrl-X (cut), Ctrl-V (paste), Ctrl-A (select all), and Ctrl-F (find).
When copying and pasting text between applications, you can eliminate a lot of headaches if you use Notepad as a “buffer.” This will get rid of all the formatting info. In other words, after copying the text you should copy, then immediately cut it, from Notepad. Just remember “VAX”: When in Notepad, do a Ctrl-V, Ctrl-A, Ctrl-X. And then paste into the other application.
When surfing the web, get in the habit of right-clicking and selecting “Open in New Window.” This way, the previous page is still active; to “go back,” simply close the new page. This is a lot faster than clicking the “back” button.
Always wear ANSI-rated safety glasses when shooting any firearm. Even if you’re wearing prescription glasses.
Never lend money to family or friends.
Do not use a strong solvent (e.g. Gumout[sup]TM[/sup]) to clean plastic cases on electronic equipment (e.g. printer).
Never use a Master Card or Visa “debit card.”
Do not assume a taxi driver knows where your hotel is.
Never discuss religion with friends.
Use hot water to soften the toothbrush’s bristles before brushing.
To drain water from a can of vegetables (string beans, corn, etc.), use the can opener to make two, short slots 180 degrees apart. Drain. Then use can opener to remove lid.
When slowing maneuvering a car (parking, etc.), never turn the wheel unless the car is moving. Turning the wheels when the car is not moving creates a lot of pressure in the power steering pump, thereby shortening its life.
The only thing your boss cares about is profit. The sooner you understand this, the better.
High octane gas is almost always a rip off, no matter what kind of vehicle you drive. Stick with 87. If it pings, got to 89.
When going to the license bureau, or anyplace you believe you’ll have to wait in a line, bring a book or magazine.
Buy guns and ammo now. While it’s still legal. Then learn how to shoot.
Do not buy “reconditioned” or “refilled” printer cartridges.
Don’t get caught up in trends.
Do not get involved in the following: quick rich schemes, the patent system, work at home schemes, time shares, travel membership packages, etc.
Do not use dish soap to wash a beer glass; it is very difficult to get all the soap out, even with multiple washings. After drinking, thoroughly “wash” it with hot water only, then let it dry.
Invest money for your retirement. Start as early as possible.
Think twice about going into business with a friend or family member.
Think twice about turning a hobby into a business.
Visit the dentist twice a year.
Electric “bug zappers” are a waste of money, and do more harm than good.
Floss. Tying a knot in the middle will do a better job in certain areas.
Ladders are dangerous. Make damn sure it won’t fall before climbing.
Always wear your seatbelt. Always.
Unless you’re already an expert, don’t try to finish drywall on your own. Having an expert do it is money well spent.
Test GFCI outlets every 3 months. And always test them after a lightning storm.
Personal hygiene is very important when you’re in the company of other people. Always shower, brush teeth, and apply deodorant before meeting people.
Do not give a sparkler to anyone under 6 years old.
Never get angry at work. About anything. Nothing can happen at work that’s worth getting upset over.
Get in the habit of frequently pressing the “save” button when working on a document, even on systems with “auto” backup.
Anything you don’t say cannot be used against you. Talk less, listen more, and think before you say anything.
Treat your automatic transmission gently. Always come to a complete stop before shifting gears.
Don’t purchase carpet from a major chain. They use contractors to install the carpeting, and more-often-than-not they destroy your molding and do a crappy job overall. Use a company that has their own, fulltime carpet layers. You’ll pay more, but it will be worth it.
Giving a “pep talk” in an attempt to change someone with deep-rooted problems will not help them. Save your breath.
Never BS your supervisor.
Invest in a good set of hand tools, and learn how to use them. They will pay for themselves many times over.
Learn how to work on your own car. Keep it well maintained, and drive it until the wheels fall off.
Never buy an extended warranty.
Treat all of your coworkers with respect. Including the janitor.
After squeezing the water out of a can of tuna, refill the can with tap water. Squeeze this water out in the same way. This will remove a lot of the salt.
In almost all cases, learning a foreign language is a waste of time. Your time would be better spent learning other things.
Never burn bridges after crossing them.
Do not go to a discount automotive chain, e.g. Midas or Pep Boys.
If you don’t want your home to stink, do not allow pets or smoking in your house.
Upper management seeks out “serious” people for promotion. The problem is that a lot of “serious” people are in actuality depressed. Upper management can’t distinguish between depression and seriousness. This is why so many of your bosses have been manic depressive.
If you make a mistake, admit it.
If attending college, do not select a major where the deliverables are often emailed. Examples include IT, computer science, and electrical engineering (CAD drawings are easily emailed). Businesses are figuring out these jobs can be done much cheaper in China and India.
All injuries or fatalities on the road or in the garage are the result of the unintended release of kinetic or potential energy.
can elaborate? thanks.
this thread.
Ctrl-C the long post you make before you hit submit, just in case.
Ctrl-S the office document you’re working on, just in case.
F5 the game every now and then, just in case.
back up your pc, just in case.
Especially regarding driving, but in other areas of life as well: Don’t be in such a hurry! Do you really need to get wherever you’re going as fast as you can without defying the laws of physics? Life will seem much better when you can go at a normal pace and not mind.
It’s not a “small world.” It’s a freaking huge world, with billions of people, millions of cultures, thousands of languages, and hundreds of nations. You can’t possibly see and appreciate everything in this world in one lifetime. But see and experience what you can.
I was thinking about this thread in the shower today, and I was going to add this:
People treat you a lot differently when you are wearing a suit and a tie–that’s just one more reason to hate people.
Fights are fast, scary, awkward, and physically painful affairs; martial arts training can be beneficial, but most of those really fancy, complex techniques probably won’t be there for you when you get jumped. Knowing a few simple things that work and being able to use them immediately can really save your ass. This is my personal experience, anyway. YMMV.
Professors will talk to you before classes start. Go find out what you’re getting yourself in for ahead of time. Do some pre-registration recon.
It is often not a good idea to correct people in front of other people.
Get a second opinion.
A good thump in the right place can activate the emergency shut-off thingy in your car’s gas tank. It took me hours and hours to figure this out one day after a blow-out caused my car to stop working. Took me thirty seconds to fix things once I knew what the problem was.
It’s not Murphy’s Hypothesis, you know. Be prepared.
Once you do whatever it is you do to get the baby to sleep, keep doing it. Don’t set her down. Don’t change your pace as you walk up and down the hall. Don’t move her over to your other shoulder. Don’t change the stupid song you’re singing over and over and over. Trust me on this one, okay?
If you get really, really drunk, drinking a lot of water before you go to sleep really can help prevent or lessen the severity of a hang-over. At least this is the way it has worked for me in the past. YMMV.
If you’re a normal human being and you can get your head through a hole, you can squeeze your entire body through it.
Have fun.
I love this thread.
In the lowest point of my life I made a list somewhat akin to this. Here’s are some points:
o Swearing at the screen and pounding the keyboard does not make bugs go away.
o Act in haste and repent at leisure. Code too soon and debug forever.
o It’s a miracle if you get anything right the first time. It’s normal if you need a few more tries.
o If you learn something right the first time round, it isn’t that important. Complex things take longer time to learn.
o There are different ways of being honest.
o There’s no point telling someone that he must change an aspect of his lifestyle or drops a bad habit. He has to want to change it first.
o There’s always not enough time. It’s how you spend your time that matters. So if you leave some task or job till you have ‘enough time’, it will never get done.
o Always visit relatives or friends who you always want to visit before the guilt cycles set in.
o Never spend beyond this month’s paycheck.
o A single action always has more than one consquence.
A Debit Card, also known as “Fake Visa,” does not offer the same protection as a traditional Visa or Master Card. It’s also tied directly to your bank account, which makes it risky in the case someone steals it from you. If someone steals your Fake Visa card and makes purchases, it is completely up to your bank on how (or if!) you get your money back. With a traditional card you are only on the hook for $50, and there’s a robust system in place for correcting the problem in an expeditious fashion.
Go here for more info:
Good information about the VISA debit thing, but if somebody steals my card, I’m only on the hook for about fifty bucks anyway. (sigh) I will keep it in mind, though.
The one thing I can say with certainty is that thank-you notes are very important. Always err on the side of writing them. Not only does it show that you appreciate the person, but people also get very excited about receiving paper mail these days.
Good information about the VISA debit thing, but if somebody steals my card, I’m only on the hook for about fifty bucks anyway. (sigh) I will keep it in mind, though.
The one thing I can say with certainty is that thank-you notes are very important. Always err on the side of writing them. Not only does it show that you appreciate the person, but people also get very excited about receiving paper mail these days.
Be resilient.
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To violate consent is to commit suicide
To violate consent is to die
To violate consent is to kill
To violate consent is to give up on truth