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@tomfooler
1d

LPT: Plan your meals around a weekly theme to make grocery shopping easier

Instead of deciding every meal from scratch, pick a theme for the week like Japanese, comfort food, vegetarian, high-protein, or “sheet pan only.” It narrows your choices, simplifies your grocery list, and reduces decision fatigue without requiring strict meal prep. Obv not for

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@tomfooler
1d

LPT: For one week, take a photo of everything you eat instead of counting calories or journaling

The simple act of photographing your food creates awareness and can naturally shift your choices without strict tracking. In fact that's a pretty popular belief for the purpose of calorie counting- to signal awareness of how much you're actually eating and how often. But count

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@tomfooler
1d

LPT: Schedule send your emails to catch mistakes

Set a 2-5 minute delay in Gmail or Outlook so every message sits briefly before actually sending. That small buffer lets you catch wrong recipients, missing attachments, typos, or rethink a reply-all before it becomes permanent.

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@tomfooler
1d

LPT: If someone says “I don’t know,” give them absurd options to react to

Some people struggle to estimate from scratch, but they’re good at correcting something wrong. Throw out exaggerated guesses (“10 years ago?” ) for a question like "when did we first meet?" or "when did this happen" , and they’ll often narrow it down by disagreeing. Honestly I

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@useful
7d

Ice buildup in wheel wells can cause vibration and tire wear

This article explains how ice buildup in wheel wells can cause vibration and tire wear, especially in snowy conditions. The buildup occurs when snow and slush freeze in the wheel wells, causing friction and resistance that leads to shaking, thumping noises, and steering resistance. It also highlights that these symptoms are often mistaken for mechanical issues with the car.

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tomfooler avatar
@tomfooler
8d

LPT: If you’re going to use drugs, test them for fentanyl

I’m not advocating drug use, but I know it happens and I would rather you be informed but fentanyl has shown up in substances like molly and even LSD- so it's pretty crazy to me that some people don't test their stuff before use. Paying for the tests is part of the safety measur

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tomfooler avatar
@tomfooler
8d

LPT: If a stranger asks you to take their photo, count down from an absurdly high number to make them laugh

Start at something like 30 and keep snapping photos as you count - they'll laugh at like 27 and you’ll get a more natural shot

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@tomfooler
8d

LPT: Use the FORD method when you don’t know what to say in a conversation

If things go quiet in a conversation or you need an ice breaker, you can rely on F.O.R.D. : Family, Occupation, Recreation, Dreams

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tomfooler avatar
@tomfooler
8d

LPT: Don’t punish the behavior you want to see

If you want someone to repeat a behavior, respond positively when it happens instead of criticizing how rare or late it is. Use encouragement and small rewards to reinforce what you want more of, and save consequences for actions you actually want to discourage. Think about how u

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@tomfooler
10d

LPT: Low end furniture all comes from the sample place- Asia (mainly china). So just buy the cheapest one

Buying a $20 chair from Amazon vs a $30 one from wayfair makes no difference. All youre paying for is style and selection- quality wise it’s the same Ive spoken to quite a few furniture companies and in the low end furniture selection it’s all an import game. No one is manufac

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@tomfooler
10d

Lpt:if you’re running and you got pain/injuries- stop running

Otherwise regular injuries become chronic injuries. If you need cardio do low impact activities like cycling or rowing

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@tomfooler
10d

Lpt: someone doesn’t answer your texts? Change the communication format

Call them, message them on social media like Instagram or even fb, change the messenging platform I.e WhatsApp or telegram. Heck I’ve gotten better responses by some people via messaging their LinkedIn then their texts- simply because they were always at work Everyone is di

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@tomfooler
11d

LPT: If you’re technical, spend time on Hacker News - it’s effectively Reddit for engineers

You’ll find thoughtful discussions on startups, programming, security, and tech culture, often with higher signal and less noise than mainstream platforms

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tomfooler avatar
@tomfooler
10d

Lpt:clean your computer screens

Are you on desktop? Is it dirty rn? Use a microfiber cloth to wipe away dust and for smudges wet the cloth with a 50/50 water vinegar solution

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@tomfooler
11d

LPT: If you’re buying a car with cash, don’t mention it until the final out-the-door price is agreed on

Dealers often make money on financing, so revealing a cash purchase too early can reduce how much they’re willing to negotiate on the price @diggnabbit probably has a better take on this than me tho

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@tomfooler
11d

LPT: If you find a restaurant on Yelp, Google their phone number before calling

Yelp often replaces the real number with a tracked one that can charge the business a marketing fee, so calling the restaurant directly helps them avoid unnecessary costs

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tomfooler avatar
@tomfooler
12d

LPT: Invite people over it can force you to clean the house

Gotta make sure the living room and bathroom is all nice and sparkly

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@tomfooler
12d

LPT: When hosting older guests, play music from when they were in their 20s

great for conversations and it's really thoughtful

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@tomfooler
12d

LPT: Running a full marathon is much more than twice as hard as running two half marathons

The jump in distance adds exponentially to physical strain, mental fatigue, and skill requires. It's often said that you literally need to learn how to digest and eat food while running because your glycogen stores deplete(the energy you get from carbs is gone).

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@tomfooler
12d

LPT: If you monetize your hobby, it’s no longer a hobby

Like soap making or pottery? Great but it shouldn't require you to make an etsy. You do the hobby of pure enjoyment not of money-that would be called work Credit to @al_borland for the tip

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diggnabbit's User Avatar@diggnabbit
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LPT: when buying a car, account for the maintenance and repair costs in addition to the fuel and insurance

Replacing your brakes and your tires happens infrequently. Every 5-7 years. So you don’t want to be caught off guard. Many people forget about regular wear items, and fail to account for things like car washing, interior cleaning, and other costs that don’t seem obvious when y

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@tomfooler
12d

LPT: Stay true to yourself in your 20s

People around you will change - some chase clout, others bend their values to fit in or get ahead. Don’t feel pressured to follow along; your long-term growth and integrity matter more than keeping up appearances.

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midi002's User Avatar@midi002
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LPT: Use a lead graphic to make your posts more attractive

After consulting /albumartworksheaven , the community reposted a submission and had a 15 upvote gain on the same topic.

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Matchamochinut's User Avatar@Matchamochinut
12d

Always Bring Your Phone With You Into The Bathroom

This morning, I went in to wash up without my phone and, out of habit, closed the door behind me. Then something totally unexpected happened: the lock on the door of this house—older than I am—somehow locked itself😀 No matter what I did, I couldn’t get the door open. I live a

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@tomfooler
13d

LPT: When sharing something deeply personal with a close friend, remember their partner may hear about it too

Even with the best intentions, people often confide in their partner as part of how they process things. So if someone says "dont tell your spouse but X", one of the best thing to do is "i'm sorry but I would not be the best person to confide to given my relationship with my part

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tomfooler avatar
@tomfooler
13d

LPT: When you get genuinely good service, take a minute to tell the person’s boss

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@tomfooler
13d

LPT: If you’re in your 20s, remember that you are not your job

This applies to all ages, but many people in their early 20s start off with "i'm an engineer/consultant/banker" rather than "i'm a runner/reader/introver". I think this is because we place so much emphasize on career that people lose their personality without that title

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@tomfooler
13d

LPT: If the host starts cleaning up at a party, it’s usually a signal that it’s time to wrap things up

Even if everyone’s having fun, the host is probably exhausted and ready to be done. If you notice trash bags coming out or dishes being cleared, thank them, help clean a bit if you can, and head out unless you’re clearly part of the inner circle staying lateIs this obvious? yes.

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@tomfooler
14d

[Meta] LPT Contest Winner 🎉

The first LPT content challenge was over, for posting the best tip of the two weeks. Congrats to @The-Timid-Wild-One for winning with the most upvoted tip. They chose to promote /furry, which is now featured in the sidebar/About bar(in owo what's this) lol. Go check it out if th

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