When playing a game, some people love to keep trying their best until they beat a difficult level, while others don’t mind using cheat codes to smoothly complete their journey. These hacks are fun to use once in a while and can make the video game experience much better, but did you know the same thing is possible in real life?
There are plenty of pro tips folks can use to get through difficult situations and make their day-to-day experience even better. Although a lot of these cheat codes seem almost criminal to know, they’re perfectly safe and personally vouched for by people online.
#21
Learn how to do simple alterations on your clothes. It is not difficult- find a YouTube video. Clothes that fit properly make a big impact. Hem you skirts, pants- shorten or lengthen your coat/blazer cuffs.
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The best cheat codes in life require you to be a little determined and push on, no matter the circumstances. The basis for all of this is the ability to embrace change and roll with the punches no matter what comes your way. Even though newness can feel scary, folks need to be open to always learning and adapting.
Rather than getting caught up in how scary change can be and imagining the worst-case scenario, it’s best to go ahead with the switch-up and learn as you go. This can help folks develop new skills and gain confidence in their abilities, which is the best life cheat code anyone could ask for.
#22
Libraries aren't just for books. Many have free access to expensive databases, language apps, museum passes, 3D printers, workshops, or/and even tools you can borrow. Most people never find out because they stop at the entrance.
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#23
Being easy to work with is more important for career progression than skill or output. Get the vibe of the people you work with, they talk sports? At least familiarize yourself with some stuff. Make a note of birthdays and the like. Talk books? Some TV show? At least be able to know a few things.
Don't gossip! Don't talk badly about other people, and don't really tolerate badmouthing either. But always be willing to listen to colleagues' work issues. That doesn't mean take on the projects, but going "you know, Smith over there in Baxter's group is good at that. Let me shoot him an email" and setting stuff up, will get you noticed.
Or just listening, offering advice if possible. Be aware of what your boss does, and remove things from their plate. Speak up with actual actionable stuff in meetings.
Like it or not, politics makes promotions.
This goes for running your own business too. Connect with customers, listen to them. Send a thank you follow up email. A business holiday card. Things like really help build rapport.
Don't gossip! Don't talk badly about other people, and don't really tolerate badmouthing either. But always be willing to listen to colleagues' work issues. That doesn't mean take on the projects, but going "you know, Smith over there in Baxter's group is good at that. Let me shoot him an email" and setting stuff up, will get you noticed.
Or just listening, offering advice if possible. Be aware of what your boss does, and remove things from their plate. Speak up with actual actionable stuff in meetings.
Like it or not, politics makes promotions.
This goes for running your own business too. Connect with customers, listen to them. Send a thank you follow up email. A business holiday card. Things like really help build rapport.
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3points
#24
Using the library card app to instantly borrow any audiobook or ebook for free.
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3points
No matter how many pro tips a person is given, they must ultimately believe in themselves wholeheartedly to make it possible. That’s exactly what Harvard Health says about the mind: it’s a powerful healing tool that can take something like a placebo and make it seem like real medicine.
Just like that, if we truly believe in ourselves and our abilities, even the most impossible scenario can become reality. It may all seem daunting at first, but the more faith we put into ourselves, the easier it all becomes.
#25
Ooh, here's my best pro tip for American college students.
If you are found to be homeless, you qualify for the maximum in financial aid. But they use the standard of homelessness from the McKinney-Vento act, which is a lot broader than what people usually think of as homelessness. Any housing that is not "fixed, regular, and adequate" qualifies as homelessness under this act. If you're living anywhere other than a property you (or your parents) rent or own with your name on the lease, it probably qualifies.
You do have to be able to prove this, which can be a little harder. You'll need a financial aid counselor who is willing to work with you. But since it's kind of hard to prove a negative (how do you prove that you don't have a home?), they'll accept a lot of forms of proof. I actually got a Pell Grant one year because I was living in a long-term stay motel. (Tight rental market, a student's income, and no cosigner - it was hard to find a place.) They accepted my bank statements proving my last rental payment, the expenses related to moving out (storage unit, etc) and the payments to the hotel.
These kinds of living situations tend to be pretty common for college students, and a lot of them don't take advantage of this.
If you are found to be homeless, you qualify for the maximum in financial aid. But they use the standard of homelessness from the McKinney-Vento act, which is a lot broader than what people usually think of as homelessness. Any housing that is not "fixed, regular, and adequate" qualifies as homelessness under this act. If you're living anywhere other than a property you (or your parents) rent or own with your name on the lease, it probably qualifies.
You do have to be able to prove this, which can be a little harder. You'll need a financial aid counselor who is willing to work with you. But since it's kind of hard to prove a negative (how do you prove that you don't have a home?), they'll accept a lot of forms of proof. I actually got a Pell Grant one year because I was living in a long-term stay motel. (Tight rental market, a student's income, and no cosigner - it was hard to find a place.) They accepted my bank statements proving my last rental payment, the expenses related to moving out (storage unit, etc) and the payments to the hotel.
These kinds of living situations tend to be pretty common for college students, and a lot of them don't take advantage of this.
3points
#26
If you eat something you really enjoy at a restaurant write down the dish and look up YouTube recipe. Cooking isn't hard it's more of a mystery if youve never made a dish. Once you practice this mystery is gone. And you save a lot of money. Alot of techiques are reused.
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Whether you’re looking for cheat codes in games or in real life, use them wisely and don’t always look for shortcuts. Sometimes it’s best to embrace life's challenges without looking for an easier path so you can build resilience; other times, it’s okay to cut yourself some slack.
We’d love to know what kind of cheat codes you have for your life and how they’ve made a difference. Let us know your stories in the comments below.
#28
Seconds hands are literal gold mines, if you learn when they restock you can find stuff like clothes worth 2k for 10 bucks and then just sell it on the internet for profit all you need is to know what to look for.
3points
#29
Just ask. Ask your boss if you could try out this one new way instead and provide a solution for if it doesn’t work out. Ask at the store if they have any coupons or discounts. Ask for a little more corn at Chipotle. Ask if you can take one more of whatever free sample they have (did this at a game with a spiked seltzer sample. I asked for two and they had no issue.) Ask ask ask. Most people are either very nice or don’t care enough to fight you on it. Worse they will say is no. Most of the time it’ll be yes if you’re kind and the ask is reasonable.
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#30
Long queue on one lane of a dual carriageway to turn left at a roundabout?Shoot up the empty right hand lane and do a lap of the roundabout.
(Flip left/right as needed).
(Flip left/right as needed).
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3points
#31
On a zipper merge, you can drive on the closing lane until the very end and skip the huge line of cars.
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3points
#32
If you’re taking a 2 leg flight and the majority of the trip is on the 1st leg and the 2nd leg gets cancelled- decline getting rebooked for the 2nd leg.
We did this recently on a trip from Tokyo to Newark via Toronto. They have to refund you for the entire return trip. I got almost $3000 back and then used $300 of it to rent a car and drive home from Toronto. It was rough but well worth the savings.
We did this recently on a trip from Tokyo to Newark via Toronto. They have to refund you for the entire return trip. I got almost $3000 back and then used $300 of it to rent a car and drive home from Toronto. It was rough but well worth the savings.
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#33
Begin investing for retirement by 25 or so. I began the first week of my career as a teacher. It's been 20 years now and while I don't have enough* to retire, I should be doing pretty good in about 5-7 years.
*I have a pension as well.
*I have a pension as well.
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#34
If a coffee shop has a long line I'll just go on the website and order. I usually get my coffee before the line clears. It always feels wrong but it works.
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3points
#35
Admit your mistakes quickly and without undue apologies/ self-flagellation. Not only will people trust you more, you’ll usually move on from the mistake much faster.
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3points
#36
Don’t put who an email will be sent to until after you have it ready to send so you can’t accidentally send an unedited or unfinished emails.
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3points
#38
if you're in a relationship and want to keep it, don't fixate on the other person's flaws, focus on what you can change in yourself. it's not manipulation, it's growth.
2points
#39
Online grocery ordering eliminates any impulse buying for me. However I will say that it’s a terrible idea to order produce this way from Walmart.
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2points
#40
Investing money into the stock market early in life makes you a millionaire later in life.
I know it's not easy to come by if you put $20,000 into the stock market when you are 18, and you don't put ONE single more dollar into it.
By the time you are 60-70 you'll have around $2,500,000
If you add just $100 a month you'll have $4,000,000
Even if you start at 0$ if you add $100 a month you'll be at around $1,500,000.
I know it's not easy to come by if you put $20,000 into the stock market when you are 18, and you don't put ONE single more dollar into it.
By the time you are 60-70 you'll have around $2,500,000
If you add just $100 a month you'll have $4,000,000
Even if you start at 0$ if you add $100 a month you'll be at around $1,500,000.
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2points