“There are no shortcuts in life” is the sort of advice given by someone who has never eaten a muffin upside down to make sure the sweetest part hits the tongue first. Perhaps not the most impactful idea out there, but the truth is that some folks have really figured out all kinds of tips and tricks to make things simpler.
Someone asked “What are some nice shortcuts or “cheat codes” in life?” and netizens shared their best ideas. So get comfortable, make sure to take some solid notes, upvote your favorites and add your own ideas and experiences in the comments section below.
#22
i know it sounds cliche; but i just turned forty and if i had to distill every thing i’ve ever learned into one piece of advice it’s the idea of “no zero days” daily incremental progress is life changing. it could be a fitness goal, work goal, interest in a new hobby. don’t let the day pass without some progress. even if it’s 1 push-up at 11:59. that’s progress. the time will pass anyway.
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20points
#23
Do what you need to do to avoid doing the same mistake twice.
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19points
#24
Cooking - your life will be better, and it's a great way to impress friends or a date.
Ask a follow up question or two - if you're getting a negative result in a non-personal interaction, you can sometimes find out about alternatives. In a conversation, asking people to tell you more about something they thought was worth mentioning once in a while often makes for a better conversation. Sometimes you even learn interesting things you didn't know.
Ask a follow up question or two - if you're getting a negative result in a non-personal interaction, you can sometimes find out about alternatives. In a conversation, asking people to tell you more about something they thought was worth mentioning once in a while often makes for a better conversation. Sometimes you even learn interesting things you didn't know.
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18points
#25
Wanna mute those annoying gas station video ads while filling up? Press the second button from the top on the right-hand side. It works most of the time, but some of the newer ones have eliminated this feature
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17points
#26
Build social skills and the ability to understand human behavior. This will help you in everything in life rather than just existing on pure talents and being an expert
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13points
#27
When trapped in a burning building people often die of asphyxiation because the fire consumes all the oxygen.
A toilet snorkel can save your life!
A toilet snorkel can save your life!
12points
#28
Never put off until tomorrow what can be done today and work smarter, not harder.
12points
#29
Working in IT is a pass to go anywhere you want in most companies.
There is tech everywhere, being systems engineer really does mean I can be anywhere doing anything and only my direct manager knows if I am making it up.
I mean, I am full time WFH now but, 10 years ago...
There is tech everywhere, being systems engineer really does mean I can be anywhere doing anything and only my direct manager knows if I am making it up.
I mean, I am full time WFH now but, 10 years ago...
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12points
#31
The best cheat code to life is making your decisions based on logic instead of emotions.
Also, take care of yourself. Start strength training at an early age (this applies to women as well), use sunscreen and try to eat relatively healthy.
Develop discipline; discipline is the compass that guides you through life’s challenges.
Also, take care of yourself. Start strength training at an early age (this applies to women as well), use sunscreen and try to eat relatively healthy.
Develop discipline; discipline is the compass that guides you through life’s challenges.
10points
#32
Compounding interest instead of character faults.
10points
#33
-Don’t work hard, work smart.
-Define your purpose, because plans will evolve.
-Don’t look for others.
-Compare yourself to your past version, not to others.
-Say I love you, every day to your closest
-Help others, don’t complain about other people, if you want to complain, complain about yourself.
-Define your purpose, because plans will evolve.
-Don’t look for others.
-Compare yourself to your past version, not to others.
-Say I love you, every day to your closest
-Help others, don’t complain about other people, if you want to complain, complain about yourself.
9points
#34
Stay positive
Motivate yourself
Keep learning
Accept criticism
Get creative
Move forward
Have fun
Motivate yourself
Keep learning
Accept criticism
Get creative
Move forward
Have fun
9points
#36
Someone yesterday mentioned how you can scroll through your text by holding the spacebar on iPhone and my life has already improved because of it.
8points
#37
Up up, down down down, left right, left right, b, a, start.
Works every time.
Works every time.
7points
#39
1. You don't need a heartbreak to start improving yourself. Carry yourself with respect. Don't chase anything but a better life,
2. Better life is not just about consistency, it's about the intensity of it,
3. Unplug yourself. When was the last time you spent an entire day without using the internet?See how big of a problem it is? Just try a digital detox for 24 hours,
4. Onward doesn't always have to be forward. Onward can mean accepting & processing setbacks, working through them, absorbing the lesson they yield. Onward,
5. Whenever you find yourself hopeless & in dead end, always ask yourself: "What if this is not the end, but the beginning?" This will change your whole perspective in a second,
6. A man with money isn't hot because of his money. He's hot coz his money represents his energy,
7. If you run away from something & it catches up to you, it'll be 10X worse than if you had just faced it head-on,
8. Be soft but be unbelievably unbreakable at the same time,
9. Fitness & diet show a baseline level of discipline that breeds into success in life,
10. Tune in to your inner happiness. Appreciate everything you've,
11. Just Chill.!!
2. Better life is not just about consistency, it's about the intensity of it,
3. Unplug yourself. When was the last time you spent an entire day without using the internet?See how big of a problem it is? Just try a digital detox for 24 hours,
4. Onward doesn't always have to be forward. Onward can mean accepting & processing setbacks, working through them, absorbing the lesson they yield. Onward,
5. Whenever you find yourself hopeless & in dead end, always ask yourself: "What if this is not the end, but the beginning?" This will change your whole perspective in a second,
6. A man with money isn't hot because of his money. He's hot coz his money represents his energy,
7. If you run away from something & it catches up to you, it'll be 10X worse than if you had just faced it head-on,
8. Be soft but be unbelievably unbreakable at the same time,
9. Fitness & diet show a baseline level of discipline that breeds into success in life,
10. Tune in to your inner happiness. Appreciate everything you've,
11. Just Chill.!!
5points
#40
It is a shortcut you're well aware of.
Connections.
Knowing the right people can make or break you in terms of whether or not you'll become successful.
Knowing the right people can remove obstacles from your way that others have to face.
Knowing the right people with the right knowledge can save your life and make you money.
Just think of the guy whose uncle is a reputable lawyer.
And about the guy whose cousin is a professional investor with insider secrets.
And about the guy who's daddy is very well connected in government.
These are all shortcuts the vast majority of people don't have access to, and they work, and that's a fact.
Connections.
Knowing the right people can make or break you in terms of whether or not you'll become successful.
Knowing the right people can remove obstacles from your way that others have to face.
Knowing the right people with the right knowledge can save your life and make you money.
Just think of the guy whose uncle is a reputable lawyer.
And about the guy whose cousin is a professional investor with insider secrets.
And about the guy who's daddy is very well connected in government.
These are all shortcuts the vast majority of people don't have access to, and they work, and that's a fact.
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5points