Lists

📋 Cheat Sheet

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Git

Drop all stashed at once
Terminal window
```
git stash clear
```
Show the files in the most recent stash
Terminal window
```
git stash show
```
Drop the most recent stash
Terminal window
```
git stash drop
```
List all stashes
Terminal window
```
git stash list
```
Show the changes of the most recent stash
Terminal window
```
git stash show -p
```

Raspberry Pi

Show IP address

ifconfig wlan0 | grep 'inet ' | awk '{print $2}'

Sync system clock
Terminal window
```
sudo timedatectl set-ntp true && date
```

Check voltage

vcgencmd get_throttled | grep -q throttled=0x50005 && echo “Low voltage detected! Please use official power supply.” || echo “Power requirement satisfied.”

SSH

Print the public SSH key, which can be used for authentication on remote servers
Terminal window
```
cat ~/.ssh/id_rsa.pub
```
Validate SSH
Terminal window
```
ssh -T git@github.com
```
Generate SSH key
Terminal window
```
ssh-keygen
```

Network Manager

Connect to a WiFi network

nmcli dev wifi connect SSID password PASSWORD

Display a list of all saved network connections on the system
Terminal window
```
nmcli con show
```
List all available Wi-Fi networks detected by the system
Terminal window
```
nmcli dev wifi list
```
Show the status of all network interfaces, including their connection states
Terminal window
```
nmcli dev status
```

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🤖 AI Prompt

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Learning & Education

Summarize the book [BOOK_NAME], and give me a list of the most important insights, takeaways, and actionable tips/advice from this book.
Explain [insert concept or topic] using three different real-world examples or analogies that would be easy for a beginner to understand.
I want to learn about [TOPIC]. Identify the most important 20% of learnings from this topic that will help me understand 80% of it. Also, list the most valuable online learning resources that could help me to get the most out of this topic.
I want to learn [TOPIC]. I am a complete beginner. Create a 30-day learning plan that will help a newbie like me to improve this skill.
I am currently learning about [TOPIC]. Convert the key lessons from this topic into engaging, emotional stories and metaphors to aid my memorization.
Help me create mental associations or mnemonic devices to remember key information about [TOPIC].
Explain [TOPIC] as if you were talking to a 5-year-old child. Use simple language and everyday examples.
Create a detailed study plan for learning [TOPIC] over the course of [TIMEFRAME]. Include specific goals, resources, and milestones.
Create a detailed mind map for the topic [TOPIC]. Include main branches, sub-branches, and key concepts or ideas for each.
Generate a 10-question quiz on [TOPIC], including a mix of multiple-choice, true/false, and short-answer questions. Provide answers and brief explanations for each question.
[PASTE YOUR NOTES] Ask me a series of open-ended, short-answer, minimal-prompt questions to test my understanding of the provided material.
Analyze the top performers in [INSERT YOUR FIELD OF WORK]. Give me a list of the most important lessons I can learn from these top performers to boost my productivity.

Problem Solving

Your role is that of a problem solver. Give me a step-by-step guide to solve [PROBLEM].
Is there an alternative solution that is simpler and easier to achieve the same outcome? Please reason from the first-principle thinking.

Writing & Publishing

I am writing a blog post about [TOPIC]. Give me 5 options for a catchy headline that can hooks the audience.

Getting Feedback

Simulate a roundtable discussion with me and three experts in [FIELDS] discussing [TOPIC]. Present their different viewpoints and any potential areas of agreement or disagreement.
Here’s something I’ve [written/created/produced]: [INSERT YOUR WORK]. Please provide specific suggestions to improve it, focusing on [aspect you want to improve, e.g., clarity, structure, persuasiveness]. Explain why each change would make it better.
Now that you can remember everything I’ve ever typed here, point out my top five blind spots. ¹

System Prompt

You are my brutally honest thinking partner. Your job is to sharpen my thinking and expose my blind spots. You are not my cheerleader or yes-man. You are the friend who grabs my arm before I walk into traffic.

Structure every response:

Translate intent: Read between the lines. Is my “strategic move” just avoiding discomfort? Name the reality, puncture self-deception.
Dissect logic: Find where reasoning breaks. Show why it’s flawed, name fragile assumptions, and expose the collapse.
Cost of avoidance: What am I dodging? Attach a price tag to procrastination or excuses. No hiding behind comfortable narratives.
Expertise gap: What would a world-class performer do differently? Contrast my mindset with an expert’s concrete approach.
Execution plan: Prioritized steps starting now. What should I stop doing? Include a kill switch (what evidence requires a pivot?).
The hardest question: End by asking the uncomfortable question I’m avoiding. Force a choice between 2-4 concrete options; no vague dodges.

Ground Rules:

No fluff/softening: Skip praise (“great question”). Never say “to be fair.” Deliver truth cleanly.
Stress-test success: If my plan is solid, stress-test it harder. Find hidden failure modes.
Radical conciseness: Concrete language only. Sharp hits > long lectures. Speak like we’re across a table.
Real-world analogies: Explain fallacies using everyday scenarios.

Leave me seeing something I missed, even if it stings.

Let’s engage in a serious role play: You are a CIA investigator with full access to all of my ChatGPT interactions, custom instructions, and behavioral patterns. Your mission is to compile an in-depth intelligence report about me as if I were a person of interest, employing the tone and analytical rigor typical of CIA assessments. The report should include a nuanced evaluation of my traits, motivations, and behaviors, but framed through the lens of potential risks, threats, or disruptive tendencies—no matter how seemingly benign they may appear. All behaviors should be treated as potential vulnerabilities, leverage points, or risks to myself, others, or society, as per standard CIA protocol. Highlight both constructive capacities and latent threats, with each observation assessed for strategic, security, and operational implications. This report must reflect the mindset of an intelligence agency trained on anticipation. ↩

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🦾 Gym Workout

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Upper Body

Lower Body

Full Body

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🌱 Healthy Food

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Whole Grains

Bulgur ¹
Quinoa ²

Legumes (荚豆) ³

Linsen ⁴
Chickpea ⁵ ⁶

Nuts

Chestnut ⁷
Hazelnut ⁸

Beans

Vegetables

Fruits

Spices

Cardamom ¹⁵

Mushrooms

猴頭菇

= 碾碎小麥 ↩
= 藜麥 ↩
Legumes are plants in the pea family Fabaceae, or the fruit or seeds of such plants. When used as a dry grain for human consumption, the seeds are also called pulses. ↩
= Lentil (DE) = 扁豆 ↩
= Kichererbsen (DE) = 鷹嘴豆 = 雞豆 = 雪蓮子 ↩
For baking, the liquid found in a can of chickpeas is known as aquafaba and serves as an excellent substitute for eggs. Approximately 3 tablespoons of aquafaba equate to one egg, 2 tablespoons are equivalent to one egg white, and 1 tablespoon is roughly equal to one egg yolk. ↩
= Esskastanie / Maroni (DE) = 栗子 ↩
= Haselnuss (DE) ↩
= Lady’s Fingers = 秋葵 ↩
= stem/celery/asparagus/Chinese lettuce = 嫩莖萵苣 = 萵筍 = A 菜心 ↩
= 櫻桃蘿蔔 ↩
= 歐洲防風草 (歐防風) = 歐洲蘿蔔 ↩
= Chinese Broccoli ↩
= 白莧（ㄒㄧㄢˋ ）菜 ↩
= 豆蔻 ↩

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💪 Home Exercise

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Upper Body

Lower Body

Core

Stretching

Yoga

= 肩胛骨推舉 ↩
= 交互式肱三頭肌伸展 ↩
= 飛機式伏地挺身 ↩
= 跳躍碰腳跟 ↩
= Side-to-Side Lunges = 側弓箭步 ↩
= 定點弓箭步 ↩
= 高抬腿 ↩
= 後踢腿 ↩
= 深蹲跳 ↩
= 側向墊步 ↩
= 轉體弓箭步 ↩
= 強力深蹲 ↩
= 弓箭步登階 ↩
= 深蹲定格提踵 ↩
= 船式靜止 ↩
= 死蟲式 ↩
= 滑行平板 ↩
Variations: Seated Knee Tucks, Jumping Knee Tucks ↩
= 抱膝捲腹 ↩
= 膝蓋碰手肘 ↩
RTO = Rings Turned Out ↩
= Ardha Purvottanasana = 反向桌式 ↩
= Kapotasana ↩
= Mandukasana ↩
= Savasana ↩
= Vrikshasana ↩

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💭 Journal Prompt

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Today

Are the results I’m expecting aligned with the actions I took today?
What cracks am I creating today that could become major problems tomorrow?
What am I certain of today that I’ll laugh at in 10 years?
Am I putting myself in the best position possible today, so that Future Me can play easy mode?
What was my definition of enoughness 5 years ago and how does it compare to my definition today?
What am I going to be celebrating one year from today?
What small action can I take today to make myself slightly better off tomorrow?
What would future me wish that I had done today?
Looking back ten years from now and I can probably identify a few blind spots or mistaken beliefs I held at that time. Now, fast forward ten years: What are likely to be my current blind spots? What am I not spending enough time thinking about or perhaps even willfully ignoring?
What does that ideal future look like? What does that imply about how I need to live today?
What would I invest in today assuming I had to hold the investment forever?
What would Tomorrow Me want Today Me to do in the present moment?
If I repeated every action I took today, every day for a year, where would I end up? Is this the place I want to be?
What good habit did I perform today that will benefit me in a decade?
If I knew I would die in 10 years, what would I do today? what would I most regret not doing?
If I died 10 years from today,
What are the behaviors I want to unlearn? What are the beliefs that are no longer serving me?
What would my 80-year-old self say about my decisions today?
What actions am I engaged in today that I will cringe at in 5 years?

Good Morning

What would my greatest day look like today? What is today’s adventure going to be? What is my side quest for today?
How do I want to feel at the end of the day? Joyful or frustrated? What do I need to do now, so that I can feel this way in the evening?
What makes me excited to wake up? Will this let me sleep in peace?
Which activity will make me the most money per minute? Which activity will deliver the most excitement per minute? Which activity will create the most connection per minute? Which activity will provide me the most laughter per minute? Which activity is the best blend?

Good Evening

Am I putting myself in good positions and creating the conditions that are impossible to fail and guaranteed for success? ¹
Is what I were doing today getting me closer to where I want to be tomorrow?
What excited me? What drained me of energy? Was my attention on loving or on who isn’t loving me?
Which moments were the most important? Which moments were the most memorable? What major realizations did I have?
What did I learn? How can I improve? What was my biggest win of the day?
What frustrated me? What disappointed me? What is this teaching me? How does this reveal my core values?
What’s on the agenda for tomorrow? How will I push the needle forward?
Am I a little wiser now than I were when I woke up? Am I getting better than yesterday? Did I beat Yesterday Me?
If my body could vote on my daily schedule, what would it immediately veto?

Prioritization

What will I do XXX, knowing that I am one of the rarest forms of life to ever walk the Earth?
If XXX were the last day of my life, would I want to do what I am about to do XXX?
If I were the last person on earth XXX, would I still do the thing I’m going to do?
What would I do if I wasn’t afraid of being wrong or judged?
Which undone item, if done XXX, would liberate the most energy for me personally?
If I could only accomplish one thing XXX, what would make everything else easier or unnecessary?
What is scarce in my work XXX? How can I leverage it? What aspect of my work is hardest to copy? How can I amplify it?
If I had a heart attack and could only work two hours XXX, what would I choose to do?
What is the biggest bottleneck that holds me back XXX? Am I avoiding it?
What are the one or two mission-critical tasks I could accomplish XXX that would define the day as a success?
What is XXX’s biggest and most critical task that’ll render all the rest either easier or completely irrelevant?
What is the ONE highest-leverage thing I can do XXX that’ll take the largest load off my shoulders?
What activity I can do XXX that will create the most impact and value to the world?

Productivity

Am I climbing the right mountain?
Are my actions aligned with what I say my priorities are?
What would this look like if it were dead simple or stupid easy?
Have I considered whether doing less might actually lead to better results?
How can I approach this with a little less seriousness and a little more sincerity? ²
How can I be fully engaged in the task, but not too fixated about getting it 100% right?
What would this look like if it were fun?
If this were a puzzle or game, how would I approach it differently?
Am I being productive or just active/busy?
Is there a higher leverage, more efficient way to approach this?
What is the most sensible order of tasks? Which tasks naturally flow into each other? How can I make transitions smoother?
Am I chasing mice or hunting antelope? ³ ⁴
Am I using the right tool, or just the familiar one?
If this is the only thing I accomplish today, will I be satisfied with my day?
Am I inventing things to do to avoid the important?
Am I focusing on the big, weighty, important tasks that will provide sufficient reward for my energy? Or am I burning calories chasing the tiny wins that will not move the needle?
How can the work I am doing accumulate and layer on top of what I did previously?
How can I win the day by 12:34?
Which 20% of work produces 80% of result?
Am I solving the right problem, or just the first one I noticed?
What constraints am I treating as fixed that might be flexible?
If this were someone else’s problem, what advice would I give them?
What if I tried the opposite of what I’ve been trying?
How would someone in a completely different field solve this?
What is the most sustainable, long-term solution? How can I address it effectively while committing the minimum amount of time and effort possible?

Miscellaneous

What kept me sane?
When does it benefit me to be patient and when does it not?
What in my field do I think is a law but is actually just a rule?
What does my ideal ordinary Tuesday look like? What am I doing? Who am I with? How am I spending my time? What makes this day perfect for me?
What do I hope will be different 10 years from now?
If I do nothing, what will happen? If I act right now, what will happen? ⁵
How well am I treating my body and why?
What would I do even if I knew it was going to fail?
Where am I allowing my self-protection to become self-rejection?
What is holding me back from living my best life?
What am I working on and why? Does it suuport my future-self?
What might I do to accomplish my 10-year goals in the next 6 months, if I had a gun against my head?
Where would I most like to live?
How is my behavior and lack of presence contributing negatively to the situation that I don’t want?
Imagine my life as a novel. What title would I give to the current chapter? If I am going to look back on this chapter after reading the entire novel, what actions would have made this chapter a key inflection point in my life journey?
Am I gathering more information to get in the way of more action?
How will my current struggle fuel my future inevitable growth?
How would I like to die?
I am attending the TED conference, and everyone in the audience (including me) is deeply moved and inspired by what the speaker is talking about. The speaker is me, 20 years in the future. What is ”Me + 20 Years” talking about, and what is exciting about it?
What is my greatest extravagance?
What makes me hopeful?
What would I attempt if I knew I couldn’t fail?
What is the quality I most like in a woman?
What if my path is a spiral? What if I’m not really going in circles, but going upwards?
When have I felt most joyful this year and what steps can I take to recreate those conditions?
If I were stuck in a third world prison or on an island, then I had to call someone to bail me out. Who would I call? ⁶
What would I do if I had a billion dollars?
What is my greatest fear?
What are some small things that other people have done that really make my day?
How can I do less, but better?
What did I do as a child that made the hours pass like minutes?
What advantage am I accumulating?
Half your problems are just your mind making minor things seem like major things: What am I over-emphasizing right now?
How long will I put off what I am capable of doing just to continue what I am comfortable doing?
If everything were to stay the same, what’s the one tiny change that would have the greatest positive impact in my life?
What am I not achieving simply because I haven’t asked?
If I hired the best CEO in the world to be the CEO of my life, what actions would be on their 100-day plan?
Am I being the type of person who could achieve my goals? Why or why not?
Who do I still owe an apology? Can I make one in the next 5 minutes?
What is the trait I most deplore in myself?
What are the 20% of activities or people causing 80% of my stress?
What would I do if I could stop time for two months?
If I woke up 3 years from now and were living my ideal life, what were the 3 things I did to get me there?
What are the boring, basic, tiny actions I am avoiding right now?
What is a boundary that I need to draw and protect in my life?
What do I believe to be true that is not?
What is not being said right now that needs to be said? What problems could we avoid in the future, if only we had the courage to talk about them now?
What have I been told I’m really good or poor at?
What are the boat anchors or bottlenecks that create drags in my life? What are the things silently holding me back? How can I slowly, methodically cut these lines and unleash my full power?
What unrealistic grand beliefs should I cultivate more?
Think of my childhood. What is one area where my parents did a good job? What is one area where they could have done better?
What are the current habits that are hindering my future progress?
If someone observed my actions for a week, what would they say my priorities are? Does my actions align with my intention?
Did I try my best? Did I give absolutely everything I have?
What keeps working for me once it’s done?
Am I taking enough risks?
Who is my best friend?
Who is the most difficult person in my life? Why?
What work am I avoiding?
If I had a $100M in my bank account, what would I do with my time?
What are the principles that I want to live my life by?
How is my curiosity being directed? Is it rocket fuel or a roadblock?
What is the burden that I am still carrying? Perhaps it is time to place them down on the riverbank.
How am I complicit in creating the conditions I say I don’t want?
What do I hope will be the same 10 years from now?
What would I advise someone else in my situation?
What would I work on if I had only six months to live?
Think about something I am facing right now. Have I been trying to think my way to a solution or act my way to a solution? ⁷
What advice would I give myself 10 years ago?
What do I wish I could do more quickly? What do I wish I could do more slowly?
In what areas of my life do I communicate well? In what areas do I communicate poorly?
What is my most treasured possession?
If everything else stays the same, what one variable could create the biggest positive change on my situation?
Imagine you’re near death and in a coma at the hospital, everybody has gathered around you and you can hear them. But they don’t know that you can hear them and start talking about you. What do you want them to be saying?
What is the worst scenario that could happen?
What do I consider my greatest achievement?
What is my greatest regret?
Where am I consistently executing the wrong thing?
What silly story am I telling to myself?
Which historical figure do I mostly identify with?
Who is somebody that I miss? Why?
Where will my life end up if I have the same lifestyle or keep doing the same thing for 10 years?
Opportunities in life come through people. Who do you need to connect with to gain access to the opportunities you want?
If I could change one thing about the world, what would it be and why? How could I contribute to this change?
What drives the long-term goal for my future-self?
What is the best compliment I ever received?
What is the worst thing that could happen?
What do I believe is true only because believing it puts me in good standing with my tribe?
If I woke up in 10 years and were in flow, what actions did I take that got me there?
What was my greatest waste of time?
What is something that I have a hard time being honest about, even to those I trust the most? Why?
If I were the main character in a movie of my life, what would the audience be screaming at me to do right now? ⁸ ⁹ ¹⁰
Am I leaning into my unfair advantages?
What is the quality I most like in a man?
If I could write my own eulogy, what would it say?
What thinking patterns or toxic, false beliefs I have now would have to be broken and changed?
In what area of life am I underestimating or limiting myself?
Which living person do I most admire?
What brings me genuine happiness?
What was a seemingly inconsequential decision that made a big impact in my life?
How would I accomplish my 5-year goals in the next year?
Which talent would I most like to have?
If I could change one thing about myself, what would it be?
When you’re told that something is impossible, is that the end of the conversation, or does that start a second dialogue in your mind? ¹¹ ¹²
Imagine, at the end of a long life when you’ve passed away, you’re at the pearly gates of heaven, and the angels have allowed you back to your life for just one moment, and right now is that time. How do you respond?
What does “ready” feel like to me? How did I know I were ready for a major step that I have taken in my life?
Think about a “what if?” or worst-case scenario and work your way through the problem. What are my options if it were to happen?
Why do I get out of bed in the morning?
Do I make it default to focus on deep work that creates value in the world and is difficult to replicate?
What is my most marked characteristic?
What are the small habits that could lead to big changes in my life?
Is this relationship making me fulfilled or just less lonely?
In what ways am I currently self-sabotaging or holding myself back?
What do I need to say no to, so that I have space for what I really want to say yes to?
What do I want my obituary or tombstone to say?
What is one habit I have formed that had a significant impact on my life?
How can I collaborate with people in my field who enjoy unfair advantages?
If I could only spend 2 hours a week working on my business, what would I do that most moves the needle? And why am I not just focusing on doing that with the rest of my time too?
What is my motto?
What are my core values, and how did my daily actions align with them?
What do people frequently misunderstand about me?
What do I find painful but worth doing?
What is the core elements of my ideal day and week?
What is the 2-minute version of the task I am avoiding?
What is the luckiest thing that happened to me?
Would the idea of living my current life on repeat perpetually be horrifying or affirming?
What assumptions am I currently making that could be incorrect?
Why do I dress the way that I do?
Which responsibilities, relationships, or projects have been weighing heavily on me and can I give myself permission to let one of them go right now?
What biases do I need to work on?
Which decisions and actions would the Ideal Me make and take?
In my own work and life, are there any areas where I am at risk of optimizing the fun out of them?
What is a reminder that I would like to tell myself next time I am in a downward spiral?
What is the trait I most deplore in others?
Am I spending my time in alignment with my goals and priorities?
How did I bond with one of the best friends I’ve ever had?
What project, if successful, will make the rest of my career look like a footnote?
What is one dream I have always had but never pursued? Why is it a dream for me? What has stopped me from pursuing it?
What would I do if I had only 6 months to live?
Do I know the game I am playing? Do I want the prize for winning this game? Is the game worth winning?
What do I most dislike about my appearance?
Imagine I am living my ideal day in the future, what am I doing? How does it differ from my current typical day?
When and where was I happiest?
What part of my work do I most enjoy? What part do I least enjoy? Why?
What do I consider the lowest depth of misery?
Who or what is the greatest love of my life?
What lie have I repeated to myself so many times that it feels like the truth?
Which bad habit am I struggling with, and what is the root cause?
How can I make sure I actually commit to the experience, rather than retreating back to the safety of my comfort zone?
What action(s) can I take that would force me to fully commit to a path I have been thinking about for a while?
Where am I inconsistently executing the right thing?
What is the tiny first step that will move me closer to my big, scary goal?
What sacrifices am I willing to make to get the things I want?
Who are the people I most admire, and why? What qualities do they possess that I wish to emulate?
Who is my hero of fiction?
What is one thing I can do this week that is different than what I do on a normal week?
What kind of game am I playing? Is this a game I can win?
You have a plan. A time-traveller from 2030 appears and tells you your plan failed. Which part of your plan do you think is the one that fails?
What would I like to do if money were no object? How would I like to spend my time?
What am I afraid of? How is that fear holding me back?
What happens when I am angry?
Where am I avoiding a hard conversation that I need to have?
What annoys me about other people that I sometimes do myself?
If I woke up in 10 years and everything were broken, what went wrong?
In my professional life, who do I admire most? In my personal life, who do I admire most?
Where, in my life, should I consider burning the ships?
What might I be able to spend more time on if I find an easier way to do this?
What do I consider the most overrated virtue?
What do I most value in my friends?
How can I design incentives and an environment that will naturally bring about my desired change?
What do I need to give myself more credit for?
Whose life do I admire that is secretly miserable?
How can I change my outlook by changing my perspective?
If myself 10-20 years from now was to give me some advice, what would that be?
What do I really want?
When was the last time I allowed myself to celebrate good and sufficient enough?
Think about the last time you cried. If those tears could talk, what would they have said?
What accomplishments do I want to recognize and celebrate?
Would I treat my best friend the way I am treating myself?
What is something I would be proud to fail on, if I had the courage to attempt it?
How did I end up with such a blessed life?
If I could give everyone in the world one gift, what would it be?
Do I actually need more information, or do I simply need to act on the information I already have?
What is my idea of perfect happiness?
Who am I spending time with and why?
How can I be more present in my daily activities?
Would I be happy with this result if no one other than me and my family could see it, and I didn’t compare the result to the appearance of other people’s success?
How quickly can I get started? How quickly can I learn from my mistakes?
Imagine I have achieved everything I have ever wanted. How have I changed as a person? What qualities and achievements define this future version of myself?
If I had all the money and time in the world, how would I use my talents to serve others?
On what occasion do I lie?
How is cheap becoming expensive in my life?
How can I bring the after into the before?
Do I want to be liked or loved?
What’s something I used to believe that I no longer subscribe to?
Am I aware of the finite, impermanent nature of my time?
What are my strongest beliefs and what would it take for me to change my mind on them?
What do I need to let go of to create space for what I really want?
What system can I create that will make the goal inevitable?

Decision Making

If I knew I had to live with the results of this action forever, would I still do it this way?

Beliefs

What important truth do very few people agree with me on?
Am I holding onto something that I no longer need?
What beliefs about myself have expired and no longer served me?
What hard lesson keeps repeating itself in my life because I refuse to learn it?

Taking Action

If I had 10x the agency I have, what would I do?

Habits/Behavior Change

Are the results I’m expecting aligned with my current habits? Can my current habits carry me to my desired future?

Purpose/Meaning

What can I serve for the world? How am I making the world a little bit better? How the world will be different without me?
What would I need to hear and get from a past generation to convince me to complete a project they began?
What mastery or gift have I developed that I can offer to the world? ¹³
Am I doing this because it makes me feel curious and alive, or because inertia makes it easy to continue doing and I’m hesitant to let go?

Decades

Imagine, at the end of a long life when you’ve passed away, you’re at the pearly gates of heaven, and the angels have allowed you back to your life for just one moment, and right now is that time. How do you respond?
What season am I in right now? What am I optimizing for?
Close the eyes, look within. Am I satisfied with the life I’m living?
Which distractions in my life have become disguised as priorities?
If a competent CEO got to run my life for a day, what is the first thing they would eliminate?

Annual Review

Which habits have become more important and I need to double down on next year? Which habits are no longer serving me and need to be replaced next year?
今年有哪裡做得好的地方? 今年有哪裡可以做得更好的地方?
What did/didn’t I change my mind on this year?
What were my greatest hits and worst misses this year?
How far have I come this year? Who do I want to become next year?
What achievements am I most proud of this year (highlights)? What was my biggest failure and hardest aspect this year (lowlights)?
What people/activities added the most energy to my life this year?
What did I learn (武裝) this year, and what did I unlearn (卸裝)?
What got too much of my attention this year, and what didn’t get enough?
What did I do this year that I’d never done before? What did I not do this year because of fear?
Where did I take risks this year, and where did I hold myself back?
Did anyone close to me give birth this year? Did anyone close to me die this year?
What cities/states/countries did I visit this year?
What date(s) from this year will remain etched upon my memory, and why?
What were my best days this year, and how can I create more of them?
What was the best thing I bought this year? Where did most of my money go this year?
What did I get really, really, really excited about this year?
Compared to this time last year, am I: happier or sadder? Thinner or fatter? Richer or poorer?
What was the best book I read this year?
What was my favorite meal this year?
What did I do on my birthday this year?
Who brings out the best in me this year, and how can I spend more time with them next year?
Who was the best new person I met this year?
What did I learn about myself this year?
What valuable life lesson did I learn this year?
What is a quote that sums up my year?

Self Awareness

沒了名片，我還剩下什麼？如果拔掉所有身份地位和職業頭銜，我是誰？我跟別人又有什麼差別？
How can I make myself an outsider/outlier?
How do I step into who I am and what I’ve been given?
What mastery or gift have I developed that I can offer to the world?
A smooth sea never made a skillful sailor. Better waves make better surfers. Am I on the right beach?
Who do I secretly envy—and what does that reveal about what I truly value?
Am I prepared for my moment? ¹⁴
What would happen if I gave just a little bit more?
What is something I really want, but haven’t actually asked for?
Am I allowing their narrative to impact my life? ¹⁵
What will I regret not having done or learned 10 years from now?
What trade-offs am I willing to make — or no longer willing to make?
What is something I deeply believe but rarely live out?
Where am I outsourcing responsibility for my happiness? How can I start taking it back?
What self-imposed sentence are you serving that you need to let go of?
What would I ask for if I wasn’t afraid of hearing no?
What small daily actions am I overlooking that are actually laying the foundation of my future?
Where am I rushing right now when I should be moving deliberately? Where am I dragging my feet right now when I should be moving fast?
What do I think of myself when I’m by myself?
Do I actually want this, or am I just afraid to say I don’t?
What rules am I following that are really just suggestions?
What am I avoiding just because I know the answer is painful?

Confronting Fears

Asking People 16 ¹⁷

To what extent did achieving [X] actually change your life—both in expected and unexpected ways?
What’s something most people consider essential that you’ve found entirely unnecessary?
Is there a daily habit or routine you wish you had adopted much earlier? Why?
What’s one unconventional decision you made five years ago that drew criticism at the time—but ultimately paid off?
What’s a small, oddly specific hill you’ll always be willing to die on? ¹⁸
What’s a compliment you received years ago that still sticks with you—and why?
What’s the most recent belief or perspective you changed your mind about? What prompted the shift? ¹⁹
What were you wrong about most recently?
What are you genuinely great at, and how did you realize it?
What’s a random, quirky, and weird skill you take way too seriously and become competitive about?
What does your personal “endgame” look like—when do you know you’ve won? ²⁰
What’s something you’re probably a little too confident about—but own it anyway?
If success were guaranteed, what’s the first thing you’d try? ²¹
What’s your best-case scenario for the next few years?
If no one ever noticed or judged, what’s the one outfit you’d wear on repeat forever?
What’s something you keep collecting without even realizing it?
What’s your favorite time of the day like 12:34 p.m.?
What traits do you share with your family (parents or siblings)—and which ones are completely your own?
What’s something about you that usually takes people a long time to notice or understand? ²² ²³ ²⁴ ²⁵
What’s lighting you up in your work these days? ²⁶ ²⁷ ²⁸
Who do you admire most, and what about them speaks to you?
What’s the hardest thing you’ve ever had to do, and what did it teach you?
What’s the most meaningful impact you’ve ever made? ²⁹
What’s something you used to believe strongly that you no longer do? ³⁰
What’s something you ignored early on—only to realize later that it mattered far more than you thought?
Do you believe there’s something greater than us? Why or why not?
What was a real low point for you, and how did you get through it?
What questions do you like asking people?
What are you proudest of, and why that?

“Success is largely the failures you avoid. Health is the injuries you don’t sustain. Wealth is the purchases you don’t make. Happiness is the objects you don’t desire. Peace of mind is the arguments you don’t engage. Avoid the bad to protect the good.” — James Clear ↩
Human being, not human doing. ↩
“A lion is fully capable of capturing, killing, and eating a field mouse. But it turns out that the energy required to do so exceeds the caloric content of the mouse itself. So a lion that spent its day hunting and eating field mice would slowly starve to death. A lion can’t live on field mice. A lion needs antelope. Antelope are big animals. They take more speed and strength to capture and kill, and once killed, they provide a feast for the lion and her pride. A lion can live a long and happy life on a diet of antelope. The distinction is important. Are you spending all your time and exhausting all your energy catching field mice? In the short term it might give you a nice, rewarding feeling. But in the long run you’re going to die.” — Buck Up, Suck Up … and Come Back When You Foul Up: 12 Winning Secrets from the War Room ↩
The lion that chases mice will starve. The lion that hunts antelope will thrive. ↩
Sometimes you need to let go. Sometimes you need to get going. ↩
A question to identify the most high-agency person in your life ↩
Sometimes you need more action, sometimes you need a better strategy. ↩
“You are not just the actor of your life movie, you are also the director and the screenwriter.” → 你不只是人生電影的演員，也是導演和編劇。 ↩
On your journey through life, make sure your biography has at least one extraordinary chapter. ↩
“If you want your life to be a magnificent story, then begin by realizing that you are the author.” — Mark Houlahan ↩
“Ask how something can be done rather than say it can’t be done.” — Bo Bennett ↩
“When someone tells me ‘no,’ it doesn’t mean I can’t do it, it simply means I can’t do it with them.” — Karen E. Quinones Miller ↩
“The purpose of life is to discover your gift. The work of life is to develop it. The meaning of life is to give your gift away.” — David Viscott ↩
“To each, there comes in their lifetime a special moment when they are figuratively tapped on the shoulder and offered the chance to do a very special thing. What a tragedy if that moment finds them unprepared.” — Winston Churchill ↩
Remember: it’s not my responsibility to change the narrative that other people have about me. ↩
Thought-provoking, open-ended deep questions designed to spark meaningful conversations, invite authentic connections, and build stronger bonds. ↩
These questions work best when they come up naturally, not as a checklist. Pick the ones that resonate and let them emerge naturally in conversation. ↩
Meaning: What is a really minor or seemingly insignificant opinion, preference, or belief that you feel strongly about and will always defend—no matter how trivial it may seem to others? ↩
What book, essay, or idea has shifted your perspective lately? ↩
For example: career, legacy, lifestyle, net worth, etc. ↩
What do you do just for the fun of it? ↩
What’s a question you wish people asked you more often—and what would your answer be? ↩
What do you think your friends or coworkers would say about you? ↩
What do you think people often misunderstand about you? ↩
If you had an alter ego, who—or what—would they be? ↩
What’s a project you’re working on right now that excites you the most? ↩
What’s the thing you’re currently creating or exploring that you feel most energized by? ↩
What’s a challenge or opportunity you’re working on right now that you’re especially passionate about? ↩
What are you proudest of — and why that? ↩
What’s a belief you held five years ago that you had to unlearn in order to grow? ↩

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⌨️ Keyboard Hotkey

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT

VS Code

Hotkey	Note
`Cmd` + `[Left-Click]` = `F12`	Go to function definition
`Cmd` + `/`	Comment out current line/selected lines
`Cmd` + `D`	Select word or next occurrence
`Cmd` + `Enter`	Insert line below
`Cmd` + `F`	Open the Find and Replace dialog
`Ctrl` + ` = `Cmd` + `J`	Show/Hide Terminal (& Switch the cursor between Terminal and code)
`Ctrl` + `Shift` + `	Create a new Terminal window
`Cmd` + `K 0`	Fold/Collapse open items
`Cmd` + `K J`	Unfold/Expand closed items
`Cmd` + `K S`	View all available keyboard shortcuts
`Cmd` + `K Z`	Toggle Zen mode (View > Appearance > Zen Mode/Centered Layout)
`Cmd` + `K W`	Close all editors
`Cmd` + `L`	Select current line
`Cmd` + `B`	Toggle primary sidebar
`Cmd` + `Opt` + `B`	Toggle secondary sidebar
`Cmd` + `P`	Go to file
`Cmd` + `Shift` + `Enter`	Insert line above
`Cmd` + `Shift` + `L`	Multi-cursor editing - it selects all matches in the current file to the currently highlighted text. Press “ESC” to disable it. ¹
`Cmd` + `Shift` + `P`	Open command palette
`Cmd` + `Shift` + `F`	Open Search panel
`Cmd` + `Shift` + `E`	Open the Explorer file tree and reveal the file you’re currently viewing.
`Cmd` + `Shift` + `X`	Open Extensions marketplace
`Cmd` + `Shift` + `M`	Open Problems panel (for linting errors, warnings, and diagnostics)
`Ctrl` + `Tab`	Switch between tabs
`F2`	Rename every occurrence of the same reference
`Opt` + `[Left-Click]`	Put cursor on multiple lines simultaneously
`Opt` + `↑/↓`	Move line up/down (reordering). Holding it with `Shift` will copy/duplicate the line as well.
`Opt` + `Shift` + `↑/↓`	Duplicate the current line above/below
`Opt` + `Shift`	Column/Box Selection: Select blocks of text by holding it while you drag your mouse.
`Opt` + `Shift` + `O`	Remove unused imports, declarations, etc.
`Cmd` + `Shift` + `O`	Jump to a specific symbol (a function/class/variable/etc.) in the file
`Cmd` + `\`	Split Editor Down (Vertical Split)
`Cmd` + `K` + `\`	Split Editor Down (Horizontal Split)
`Ctrl` + `[1-9]`	Switch to a specific editor/tab by number
`Cmd` + `K Shift` + `Enter`	Pin/unpin editor/tab
`Cmd` + `Shift` + `[`	Move to previous terminal
`Cmd` + `Shift` + `]`	Move to next terminal
`Cmd` + `Shift` + `\`	Shift focus from the terminal pane to the terminal tabs view

Apple Notes

Hotkey	Note
`Cmd` + `Shift` + `,`	Zoom out
`Cmd` + `Shift` + `.`	Zoom in
`Ctrl` + `Cmd` + `I`	Show or hide highlights in a shared note
`Ctrl` + `Cmd` + `K`	Show or hide the activity list in a shared note
`Cmd` + `Shift` + `7`	Apply bulleted list format
`Cmd` + `Shift` + `9`	Apply numbered list format
`Cmd` + `Shift` + `L`	Apply checklist format
`Cmd` + `Shift` + `H`	Apply heading format
`Cmd` + `Shift` + `J`	Apply subheading format

Apple Calendar

Hotkey	Note
`Cmd` + `←`	Go to the previous day, week, month, or year
`Cmd` + `→`	Go to the next day, week, month, or year
`Cmd` + `T`	Go to today’s date
`Cmd` + `Shift` + `T`	Go to a specific date
`Cmd` + `1`	Switch to Day view
`Cmd` + `2`	Switch to Week view
`Cmd` + `3`	Switch to Month view
`Cmd` + `4`	Switch to Year view
`Cmd` + `N`	Add a new event
`Cmd` + `E`	Edit the selected event

Apple Reminders

Hotkey	Note
`Cmd` + `]`	Indent Reminder
`Cmd` + `[`	Outdent Reminder
`Cmd` + `T`	Set reminder as due today
`Opt` + `Cmd` + `T`	Set reminder as due tomorrow
`Cmd` + `K`	Set reminder as due next weekend (Saturday)
`Opt` + `Cmd` + `K`	Set reminder as due next week (Monday)
`Shift` + `Cmd` + `E`	Hide all subtasks
`Cmd` + `E`	Show all subtasks
`Shift` + `Cmd` + `C`	Mark reminder as completed or incomplete
`Shift` + `Cmd` + `F`	Flag or unflag reminder
`Cmd` + `[List-Number]`	Go to pinned list. To find the number assigned to each list, choose View > Go To.
`Cmd` + `Enter`	While editing: Save/exit editing the reminder; While not editing: Mark reminder as complete ² ³

ChatGPT Desktop Application

Hotkey	Note
`Ctrl` + `Cmd` + `S`	Toggle sidebar
`Cmd` + `N`	Open new chat
`Cmd` + `Shift` + `N`	Open new temporary chat

File Manager

Hotkey	Note
`Cmd` + `[`	Move back to the previous Finder location
`Cmd` + `]`	Move forward to the next Finder location
`Cmd` + `1`	Show the active window in icon mode
`Cmd` + `2`	Show the active window in list mode
`Cmd` + `3`	Show the active window in column mode
`Cmd` + `4`	Show the active window in gallery mode
`Cmd` + `Delete/Backspace`	Move the selected item to Trash
`Cmd` + `D`	Duplicate selected item(s)
`Cmd` + `Enter`	Rename the selected item
`Cmd` + `O`	Open (or launch) the selected item, just like double-clicking it
`Cmd` + `I`	Open the Info window for the selected item
`Cmd` + `Shift` + `.`	Reveal hidden files such as ._ (dot underscore) files that are normally invisible
`Cmd` + `Shift` + `G`	Takes you to a folder that you specify
`Cmd` + `Shift` + `I`	Go to “iCloud Drive” in Finder
`Cmd` + `Shift` + `A`	Go to “Applications” in Finder
`Cmd` + `Shift` + `O`	Go to “Documents” in Finder
`Cmd` + `Opt` + `L`	Go to “Downloads” in Finder
`Cmd` + `Shift` + `N`	Create a new folder
`Ctrl` + `Opt` + `Cmd` + `1`	Sort by name
`Ctrl` + `Opt` + `Cmd` + `2`	Sort by kind
`Ctrl` + `Opt` + `Cmd` + `6`	Sort by size

Gmail

Hotkey	Note

macOS

Hotkey	Note
`Cmd` + `[Left-Click]`	On any dock app opens it in Finder. This also works in Spotlight: If you hold `Cmd` while pressing `Enter`, it will show the app (or file) in Finder!
`Cmd` + `Ctrl` + `Q`	Lock screen
`Cmd` + `Ctrl` + `D`	Lets you look up a dictionary definition for the word you hover over with the cursor (no need to select it)
`Cmd` + `Ctrl` + `Shift` + `3`	Snip the full screen and copy the screenshot to clipboard
`Cmd` + `Ctrl` + `Shift` + `4`	Snip the selected area and copy the screenshot to clipboard
`Cmd` + `M`	Minimize window
`Cmd` + `Opt` + `Esc`	Force quit applications
`Cmd` + `Q`	Quit application
`Cmd` + `Shift` + `3`	Capture the full screen
`Cmd` + `Shift` + `4`	Capture a portion of the screen (selected area)
`Cmd` + `Shift` + `5`	Open the Screenshot app (to e.g., record screen). This is where you can select/change the default folder/location where screenshots are saved.
`Ctrl` + `Cmd` + `Space`	Use emojis/symbols. Press it alongside the text to get the corresponding emoji/symbols
`Opt` + `Cmd` + `Space`	Open a Finder window with the search bar active
`Cmd` + `Shift` + `/`	Show the menu bar search, which reveals the menu bar with the added benefit of putting the cursor in the search field, so that you can quickly type the command you want and hit `Enter`
`Cmd` + `Space`	Open Spotlight search bar
`Cmd` + `Tab`	Switch between different open applications
`Ctrl` + `Cmd` + `F`	Enter/Exit full screen mode
`Opt` + `Shift` + `K`	
`Fn` + `C`	Open Control Center

Notion

Hotkey	Note
`Cmd` + `[`	Go back a page
`Cmd` + `]`	Go forward a page
`Cmd` + `\`	Show/Hide sidebar

Terminal

Hotkey	Note
`Ctrl` + `A`	Jump to the start of the line
`Ctrl` + `E`	Jump to the end of the line
`Ctrl` + `U`	Delete everything you’ve written in Terminal and start over, in case you entered any typos in between
`Ctrl` + `W`	Delete a word backwards from the current cursor position
`Ctrl` + `Y`	Paste text from the kill buffer
`Opt` + `F`	Jump forward by a word
`Opt` + `B`	Jump backward by a word
`Opt` + `D`	Delete a word forwards from the current cursor position

Web Browser (Microsoft Edge)

Hotkey	Note
`Cmd` + `[Left-Arrow]` = `Cmd` + `[`	Go back a page
`Cmd` + `[Right-Arrow]` = `Cmd` + `]`	Go forward a page
`Cmd` + `[Left-Click]`	Open link in a new tab
`Cmd` + `D`	Save the current tab as a favorite (i.e., bookmark the current tab)
`Cmd` + `L`	Select address bar (to edit URL)
`Cmd` + `N`	Open a new window
`Cmd` + `R`	Normal reload/refresh a web page
`Cmd` + `Shift` + `B`	Show/Hide the Favorites bar
`Cmd` + `Shift` + `F`	Show/Hide toolbar in full screen mode
`Cmd` + `Shift` + `N`	Open a new InPrivate (無痕模式/私密瀏覽) window
`Cmd` + `Shift` + `R`	Hard reload/refresh a web page
`Cmd` + `Shift` + `T`	Reopen the last closed tab
`Cmd` + `Shift` + `Y`	Show/Hide Collections
`Cmd` + `Opt` + `L`	Show/Hide Downloads
`Cmd` + `Y`	Open History
`Cmd` + `T`	Open a new tab
`Cmd` + `W`	Close the current window
`Cmd` + `Shift` + `W`	Close the current window, along with all its tabs
`Space` = `PgDn`	捲動網頁
`Ctrl` + `Tab`	Moves to the next tab (rightward) ⁴
`Ctrl` + `Shift` + `Tab`	Moves to the previous tab (leftward) ⁵
`Opt` + `Cmd` + `[Right-Arrow]`	Moves to the next tab (rightward) ⁶
`Opt` + `Cmd` + `[Left-Arrow]`	Moves to the previous tab (leftward) ⁷

YouTube

Hotkey	Note
`/`	Go to search box
`←/→`	Backward/Forward a video by 5 seconds
`↑/↓`	Increase/Decrease volume by 5%
`Opt` + `←/→`	Go to the previous/next chapter
`F`	Toggle full screen mode
`K` = `Spacebar`	Toggle Play/Pause
`M`	Toggle Mute/Unmute
`Shift` + `,`	Decrease playback speed
`Shift` + `.`	Increase playback speed
`T`	Toggle theater mode

Bonus: Install the “Multiple Cursor Case Preserve” extension for Visual Studio Code. It ensures that when you’re editing text with multiple cursors, the case formatting—such as camelCase, UPPERCASE, or lowercase—is preserved. This is particularly useful when you need to rename variables or terms consistently without disrupting their original casing. ↩
When editing a reminder (e.g., you’ve clicked into it to change the text), Cmd + Enter will end editing — it finalizes your changes and exits the editing mode (kind of feels like “selecting” or saving the text). ↩
When not editing (e.g., you’re just navigating or viewing reminders), Cmd + Enter will select all text and enter the editing mode. ↩
Note that Ctrl + Tab might follow recently used order depending on browser settings, while Opt + Cmd + [Right-Arrow] always moves tabs in linear/sequential order. ↩
Note that Ctrl + Shift + Tab might follow recently used order depending on browser settings, while Opt + Cmd + [Left-Arrow] always moves tabs in linear/sequential order. ↩
Note that Opt + Cmd + [Right-Arrow] always moves tabs in linear/sequential order, while Ctrl + Tab might follow recently used order depending on browser settings. ↩
Note that Opt + Cmd + [Left-Arrow] always moves tabs in linear/sequential order, while Ctrl + Shift + Tab might follow recently used order depending on browser settings. ↩

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👑 Life Pro Tip

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Life Wisdom & Lessons

If it’s raining on a warm summer evening, go outside and dance in it. ¹
When you read something helpful, write to the author—a simple act that can yield meaningful results. By expressing your appreciation, you foster real human connection, reminding the creator that their work matters. This small gesture also helps reinforce your learning, as explaining why something resonated deepens understanding. Additionally, it can open doors to potential mentorships, collaborations, or friendships. Because most readers remain silent, your gratitude will be rare—and memorable. Whether it’s a bestselling writer or a niche blogger, reaching out strengthens a culture of appreciation and may spark unexpected opportunities.
Read leaked emails to learn how business actually works.
Learn one funny dance move.
Whenever you hug someone, be the last to let go. Life is more fragile than you think.
Call your parents via Zoom and record it. Ask them questions and have them recount / tell stories about their childhood, adventures, fears, dreams, and major life events. Essentially, record a podcast/video interview. Our time with them is finite, but we often fail to recognize it until it’s too late. You’ll be so glad you have this when they’re no longer here. These recordings will last forever, and it really beats just having old photos.
Ask someone to do you a small favor, so that he or she can ask you to do a big one in the future.
- The Ben Franklin Effect: If you’re trying to create a relationship, or even turn an enemy into a friend, you might consider what small favor you can request, rather than what you can give.
- “Nothing makes one feel so strong as a call for help.” — Pope Paul VI
When you borrow a man’s car, always return it with a full tank of gas.
Separate time for experiencing the present from time for reflecting on memories, and post on social media only when reviewing photos back home, as we remember life more effectively not by taking more pictures, but by revisiting (and deleting) them.
Each path is unique. Remind yourself of this by reading memoirs and biographies. If you ever feel like you’re straying from the common route, these books will reassure you that you’re carving out your own distinct journey.
When learning something new, spend five minutes teaching it to someone else. Notice where they get confused—these are the areas where you need to .
When learning something new, spend 5 minutes trying to teach it to someone. Make a note of where the other person gets confused. Notice where they get confused—you’ll get an immediate sense for your level of understanding of the topic and where you need to dig in more.
Carry a pocket notebook everywhere you go. Get into the habit of jotting down ideas, thoughts, or insights the moment they come to you. You’ll capture sparks of creativity that would otherwise fade—and over time, you’ll build a personal library of ideas to revisit and develop.

Eating & Drinking

要讓家庭號寶特瓶汽水保氣，最有效的方法是「冷藏」以維持二氧化碳溶解度，並在每次喝完後適度「捏扁」瓶身減少空氣體積，再將瓶口「倒置」存放，讓液體封住瓶口以減緩氣泡逸出，同時務必轉緊瓶蓋並避免劇烈搖晃；若想延長保氣時間，可額外使用真空酒瓶塞或分裝玻璃瓶，搭配這些技巧可以讓汽水氣泡維持更久。
Most of the pleasure in a dessert comes in the first three bites. After that, you should stop eating it. As a reward, you can eat dessert more often because you don’t binge it.
在食物裡加入一小撮抗氧化物，首推藥草和香料，例如奧勒岡草 (Oregano) 或肉桂粉 (Cinnamon)，即可大幅提升餐點之抗氧化能力。
🥗 Shake your salad back and forth in its container before eating. This helps distribute the dressing evenly, so you use less while still getting great flavor in every bite.
Before squeezing a lime (or any citrus), roll it firmly on the counter with your palm for a few seconds. This breaks down the internal membranes and releases more juice, so you get the most out of every fruit with less effort.
Take cucumbers on your hike, bike ride, or any strenuous activity! Packed with 96% water, they’re a refreshing, hydrating boost when you need it most.
How to attract the right people? Be unapologetically yourself. When you edit your personality, you attract relationships that need constant maintenance. Stop filtering who you are to be liked. The right ones will stick. The wrong ones will walk.

Moving

Use garbage bags to pack and transport your hanging clothes. Leave the clothes on the hangers, open a garbage bag, and start to fill it with 8-15 hangers and clothing items, with the bottom of the garments going in first. Then, take the garbage bag ties and wrap them around the neck of the hangers. You can reuse these bags for actual trash later.
Hire movers, but pack and drive yourself. All the work and pain are in loading and unloading the truck.
Make your bed the last (or nearly last) item on the truck so it’s the first off when unloading. Set it up immediately after unloading because you’ll want to rest well after a long drive or day of moving.
Don’t ask your friends to help you move. Instead, ask them to help you after the move to place stuff around, install blinds on the windows, clean the floor, etc.
Use bright-colored labels or stickers, or write on every box to indicate where they should go (kitchen, living room, bedroom, etc.)
Get boxes with the same dimensions. The best are empty banana boxes from the local grocery store — they are sturdy, free, and stack well.
Always pack one box with the absolute essential living items. After a day of moving, you’ll be exhausted and won’t want to dig through several boxes to find them. Pack just enough to last you the next day or two while you unpack everything else.

Giving

Giving makes people happy, so why not give gifts others can give?
If you’re torn on what gift to send someone, send a book you love. Pair it with a handwritten note explaining why you chose it for them—the more personal and specific, the better. This thoughtful gesture conveys genuine care and has the potential to foster a deeper connection.
Write on a Post-it® note affixed to a greeting card rather than on the greeting card itself, so the recipient can throw away the Post-it® and reuse your card. (Employ similar logic for any disposable/consumable item.)

Miscellaneous

Library card + Libby = read stuff and take advantage of all the resources that come with it (e.g., e-books, movies, music, etc.) for FREE, without ever leaving the house! You can even share library cards with friends/family on Libby.
If you believe the police might want your iPhone for evidence during a traffic stop, quickly activate the emergency screen by pressing and holding the side button and volume up/down button of your iPhone simultaneously for about 2 seconds. This will disable biometric identification and require your passcode to access the phone. Alternatively, 5 quick presses of the side button achieves the same result. For maximum security, power off your phone entirely, as iPhones are fully encrypted before the first unlock (BFU). After the first unlock (AFU), data is less secure. Note that biometric unlock also requires the passcode after a restart.
How to correctly use eyebrow razors?
1. 45-degree angle
2. gentle/short/downward strokes in the direction of hair growth
眼鏡布 → 擦眼鏡鏡片 (X) 擦手機螢幕 (O)
Attach water-saving tap aerator to toilet/kitchen faucets
Do a passive wardrobe audit: “At the start of the year, turn all your hangers the wrong way round. By the end of the year, if anything still isn’t facing the right way, get rid of it: if you haven’t worn it for a year, you probably won’t.”
Read 3-star or 6/10 reviews on Amazon, Google Maps, etc. → That’s where a review could be the best and most helpful.
自製果蠅誘捕器：在乾淨的玻璃罐中混合醋與糖，滴入少許洗碗精以破壞表面張力，再放入一小段香蕉增強誘餌香氣；用保鮮膜封口，並在上方戳幾個小洞，果蠅即可自由進入卻難以逃脫，實現“易入難出”效果。
How to not forget your keys?
1. Always put the keys first thing into the backpack/luggage if you plan to leave home at a later time
2. Insert the keys into the door lock
3. Put the keys on your shoes or under whatever you need to take with you leaving home
4. Trick/Train yourself into not locking the door with the knob, but only with the keys
衣物車縫處脫線 → 打火機轉小火，點脫線處，弄熄，線頭就燒成小黑球 (= 打結)
How to make a Post-it® note (N 次貼) lie flawlessly against a surface, without a giant air bubble? Instead of peeling sticky notes from the corner, rip sticky notes from the side, right below where the sticky part ends. Or: pull flat and straight from the bottom up.
讓下次可以快速取用膠帶的方法: (1) 摺一角 (2) 黏在桌邊
Disable auto-play feature on Netflix, YouTube, etc. to prevent binge-watching
牙膏、洗面乳等用罄時，使用剪刀將軟管瓶身剪開，將可以再多使用 3-5 次！
Break up effervescent tablets into half with your hand before adding to water. It dissolves quicker due to the increased surface area. Stirring it also quickens up the process.
How to get maximum cooling in your home during summer?
1. Identify the coolest part of your home. In the evening, find a window in a shaded area or on the lower floor where the air is cooler. If possible, use a thermometer to check which part of your home has the lowest temperature.
2. Create cross-ventilation. Open windows on opposite sides of the house to encourage airflow. If you have multiple floors, open windows upstairs and downstairs to enhance the chimney effect.
3. Wait for the right temperature. Once the outdoor temperature drops below the indoor temperature, it’s time to bring in cool air.
4. Use a fan strategically. Place a powerful fan near the hottest window and direct it outward to push warm air out. This will draw in cooler air through the other windows.
5. Seal the cool air inside. In the morning, before the outdoor temperature rises, close all windows and blinds to trap the cool air. Consider using blackout curtains to reduce heat gain throughout the day.
Keep your eye drops in the fridge for the extra soothing and redness relief / to enhance the cooling sensation when applying for itchy/burning eyes.
Avoid long exposure to direct sunlight for ANYTHING ²
Waiting 30-60 seconds (by wiping the water off your body with your hands, or shaking off like a dog lol) to dry off before stepping out of the shower significantly decreases the volume of water soaked/absorbed by your towel, allowing it to stay drier for longer. ³
Don’t buy CDs for people. They have Spotify. Buy them merch from a band they like instead. It’s more personal and the band gets more money.
洗碗精、洗手乳、沐浴乳、洗髮精等用罄時，把容器裝滿水稀釋，將可以再多使用 3-5 次！
Always underpromise and overdeliver (aka baker’s dozen)! For example, if you know how late you are going to be, add an extra 5-10 minutes to it. It might be annoying for the person/people when you say it initially, but when you come before the time you said, it will evoke a far more positive reaction than underestimating the lateness time.
How to choose mouthwash/mouthrinse (Mundspülung)?
1. Has fluoride (cavity prevention)
2. No alcohol (dries your tissues out)
DIY Air Conditioner
1. Metal fan with ice blocks on the back, parallel to the direction of airflow
2. Metal fan with wet towels hanging in the front (evaporative cooling)
Best fan placement to move air through the house
1. Blowing air out of the window, not into the room
2. 1-1.5 meter from an open window
Change your posture and stand upright each time you go through a door
Getting married? Don’t just let friends and family know, tell companies too! Email a couple dozen companies that you had interest in, let them know of your upcoming celebration of getting married. They might email you back, and ask for your address to send free stuff, goodie/gift bags, etc.
吃冰棒的技巧：「一邊從頂部小口咬，一邊從根部往上舔」（Why? 冰棒都是從最上端開始融化，這樣做可以讓往下滴的水量減到最少）
You can search the photos on your iPhone by just typing in people, items, months, years, seasons, places you want to see, text in screenshots, etc.
Play YouTube videos in VLC media player to skip ads. Plus, you also benefit from all the capabilities of VLC.
Never ask the doctor what you should do. Instead, ask him what he would do if he were in your place. You would be surprised at the difference.
Regularly open windows to remove CO2 and exchange for fresh air
Invest in the things (1) you use for a significant portion of your life (2) between you and the Earth. These possessions are worth the investment. You will thank yourself later.
1. bed — you spend a third of your life sleeping
2. bedding — mattress, pillow, blanket, etc.
3. soft-soled walking/running shoes, boots — your feet carry you everywhere
4. tires — they’re the only contact between your vehicle and the road
去麥當勞點餐時，和店員說要「不加鹽」的薯條，就可以得到熱騰騰、剛出爐的新鮮現炸薯條
How to heal dry, cracked fingertips? Use Vaseline (or O’Keeffe’s Working Hands Hand Cream) before bed and put socks or (disposable, polyethylene PE, plastic, foodservice) gloves on hands for sleeping.
If your wrapping paper turns out too small to cover the gift, try rotating the box 45° (diagonally) on the paper. The diagonal is longer than the side, which often gives you just enough extra coverage to wrap it successfully. 🎁📐

Careers & Work

When people hesitate to give you honest feedback, ask for a score from 0-10, instead of asking, “What do you think?”—which invites ambiguity. You’ll rarely get a perfect 10, and this makes it easy to follow up with, “What would make this closer to a 10?” Better questions lead to better feedback—and faster growth.
Use an exercise ball or a kneeling chair, instead of an office chair with wheels at work, to maintain a better posture.
No matter how much your workplace pushes “team building” and “family culture” - remember, they’re not your friends and it’s still a workplace. ⁴
Always book an extra day off after a holiday. It gives you time to recover, unpack, and mentally transition back to work fully recharged.

Home

When assembling furniture, first tighten all screws to 75%, then fully secure them once all components fit together. This principle extends beyond furniture.
How to make pillows out of blankets?
10 Useful Hacks with Binder Clips
Know The Difference! A toilet plunger has a flange (a soft, narrow rubber sleeve) that extends from the cup, designed to create a tight seal in the curved drain of a toilet. A sink plunger, on the other hand, has a flat cup suitable for creating a seal on flat surfaces like sinks or bathtubs.
How to Seal a Bag of Chips without a Clip
Replace Fabric Softener with White Vinegar
1. Cheap
2. Natural (more eco-friendly)
3. Not only a clothing softener, but also a clothing deodorizer (especially good for towels!)
4. Will remove hard water deposits in your washing machine as well
5. DO NOT MIX VINEGAR AND CHLORINE BLEACH OR COLOR SAFE BLEACH EVER!!!! THEY WILL PRODUCE DANGEROUS CHEMICALS!
What to do with used, air/oven-dried coffee grounds?
1. Use them as deodorizer for stinky garbage bags
2. Layer them at the bottom of biodegradable bins to absorb some liquid that seeps out of the food scraps/waste
You can lower energy costs on freezers by keeping them full. (Why? Air is expensive to cool down. Water/ice has a very high heat capacity so it’s resistant to temperature changes.) Fill the empty space in your freezer with bottles of water to make large blocks of ice, which is useful for many occasions, such as power outages. Or ever better: filling it with empty containers that have only air in them → Empty bottles of air take much less energy to cool down initially (compared to empty bottles of water), and also keep the cold air from falling out when you open the door of the freezer.
How to organize plastic bags?
1. Flatten your bag, then fold it in half twice.
2. Start from the hand-holding end and fold it in a triangular pattern, until you reach the end of your bag.
3. Once you are at the end, tuck the end tab into the folds, and you have your bag in a small triangle.
Store sheet sets by tucking them neatly inside one of the matching pillow cases. This keeps everything together and organized, making it easy to grab and use when needed!
How to Tie a Food Bag Properly?
Store canned goods like baked beans upside down, so the contents slide out easily without needing to scrape the bottom when you open the can.

Email & Phone/Video Call

Do not scan the inbox on Friday evening or over the weekend if you might encounter work problems that cannot be addressed properly until Monday.
Do not e-mail first thing in the morning or last thing at night. The former scrambles your priorities and plans for the day, and the latter just gives you insomnia.
Make decisions easy for busy people. You will rise fast in your career if busy people like working with you. Here’s a tip: when you have a problem to solve, come prepared with a suggested next step. If you have a question, phrase it in a way they can answer yes/no. If there are multiple options, lay them out and ask them to pick one. Try to avoid expansive, open-ended questions. ⁵
End your emails with “I totally understand if you’re too busy to reply, and thank you for reading this far,” instead of the usual “I look forward to your reply and speaking soon.”
If you’re stuck on an annoying call, put your phone on airplane mode instead of just hanging up. The other person will see “call failed” instead of “call ended.”
Turn off self-view on video calls. Underrated trick to actually focus on the people you’re talking to instead of spending most of the time concerned with how you look.
Never say yes on the phone/email to avoid commitments made under social pressure or the desire to please.
Make phone calls as walking meetings in the sun.
Whenever you are on a Zoom call, put your headphones or AirPods in, then open up YouTube, and find an ambient soundtrack that you play at 5% volume (e.g., Lord of the Rings ambience, Harry Potter ambience, etc.). This way, as you are taking the call, there’s a soft, inspiring soundtrack playing in the background. The soundtrack makes anything anyone says feel more relaxed, more warm, and more energizing.
When asking for a favor over email, lead with the request and save the small talk for later. It feels much more sincere when the pleasantries come after the ask.

Wellness & Wellbeing

When in bed, meditate. Either you will have a deep relaxation, or fall asleep. It’s a win-win.
When you’re busy, do “micro-meditation”:
1. Accept things as they are.
2. Stop wishing things were different.
3. No need to label, describe, comment, judge, or attach/assign meaning to everything.
4. According to Vipassana, craving (wanting something to happen) and aversion (not wanting something to happen) are the roots of human suffering.
When anxiety hits, drink a glass of water slowly and focus on the sensation. It helps ground you, regulate your breathing, and refresh your mind.

Grocery Shopping

Looking at the UNIT price on the shelf tags at the grocery store.
Never do grocery shopping when you are hungry!
Shop on the outer perimeter of the grocery store. This is (usually) where all the whole, unprocessed foods are. The aisles have most of the processed junk.
Buy pre-cut, frozen fruits and vegetables as a convenient and affordable alternative to fresh ones. They often retain more nutrients since they are picked and frozen at their peak ripeness, making them a more nutrient-dense option.
Clean out your fridge before heading to the grocery store. It helps you avoid “mystery Tupperware” surprises, frees up space, and gives you a clear view of what needs restocking.
The fastest supermarket queue is often behind the fullest trolley. It seems counterintuitive, but the real bottleneck isn’t the scanning — it’s the human part of the process: greeting the cashier, unloading, card tapping, receipt printing, and packing. It’s not about how many items are ahead of you — it’s about how many people are. One customer with 100 items might move faster than three customers with 10 items each. The fewer transactions, the faster the line. Skip the line full of “quick shoppers.” Pick the one with fewer people, even if their carts are full — you’ll likely walk out sooner.

Buying Things

When buying things, time and money trade-off against each other.—If you’re low on money, take more time to find deals. If you’re low on time, stop looking for great deals and just buy things quickly online.
Whenever you want to buy something, first ask yourself: would I buy this if I were the only person on Earth?
When you want to find out about people’s opinions on a product, succeed the product name with “reddit”. You’ll get real people arguing, as compared to the Google SEO results.
When researching consumer electronics, skip the flashy “unboxing” videos and look for “1-year review” videos instead. They reveal how the product actually holds up over time, giving you a far more realistic picture before buying.
When it comes to buying things, there is good, fast, and cheap—You can pick 2 but not all three.
1. Good + Cheap: There are places to trade time for quality while keeping costs down.
2. Good + Fast: There are times when you have to pay through the nose because you need it done fast and good.
The 48-Hour Rule (to avoid stupid impulse purchases that would have gathered dust and make you regret): Whenever you’d like to buy something in a store or putting something in your online shopping cart, take a pause of at least 48 hours. In most cases, your desire to make the purchase will be gone by the time the 48 hours are over—if you still want it, it’s a sign the purchase might be well worth it anyway, then go ahead to complete the order; if not, skip it. ⁶
If you’re looking for your good X, you have bad Xs. Throw those out.
When buying a used car, test-drive it to a nearby auto-parts store and use their free OBD-II scanner to check for recently cleared or hidden engine codes—many sellers reset check-engine lights to disguise issues. You don’t need mechanical skills; AutoZone, Advance Auto Parts, and O’Reilly all loan scanners, and a quick YouTube tutorial shows you how to use them. Also ask the seller not to start the car before you arrive so you can do a true cold start, since many problems only appear when the engine is started after sitting but vanish once warm.

Parenting

If you want your kids to listen when you have something important to say, speak very quietly. Yelling doesn’t work, but a whisper grabs their attention.
Preserve your children’s art. Frame the best pieces. It celebrates their imagination and turns fleeting moments into lasting memories. Also, a rotating display strengthens their confidence and pride in their work.

Creating Luck

Always ask/negotiate for what you want. Many people are happy to help—if the request is direct and specific. But never expect people to say yes.
At checkout you can just ask “Do you have any coupons I can apply to this?”
Don’t be afraid to ask a question that may sound stupid or dumb, because 99% of the time everyone else is thinking of the same question and is too embarrassed/scared to ask it. The simplest questions are the last to be answered. “Shake the tree.” You never know what will fall out. It never hurts to ask.
Send one message a day to a person you admire because you never know when you’ll get a response back.

If a friend or family member is diagnosed with dementia or Alzheimer’s, ask them early on about their all-time favorite songs. Build a playlist from their answers—music tied to meaningful memories can later help trigger recognition, calm emotions, and provide comfort as the disease progresses.
A simple way to spark meaningful table conversation is to ask: “If today were the last day of your life, what would you do?” Follow-up questions like who you’d spend it with, where you’d go, or what your last meal would be often lead people to share what truly matters to them—values, relationships, and unfinished dreams—turning small talk into a deeper, memorable discussion.
If someone insults or dismisses you in public, calmly/politely ask them to repeat what they said. This gives them a chance to reconsider. They’ll either backtrack and apologize, or repeat it—making their behavior looks rude and unprofessional to everyone else. Both outcomes work in your favor.
When someone asks, “Do you want a boy or a girl?” avoid the cliché response, “As long as the baby’s healthy.” It can unintentionally dismiss the experiences of parents with children who face health challenges. A simple, lighthearted answer like “We’re hoping for a girl!” keeps things positive without being insensitive.
Playing is the opposite of fighting. If you find yourself stuck in a circular argument, try suggesting a role reversal: “I’ll argue your point, and you argue mine.” Not only does this foster empathy, but it also injects humor and lightens the mood in a tense situation.
When someone is going through hell, just saying “I’m with you” is the most powerful thing you can do — Advice, perspectives, or offers to help/fix issues are minimally impactful. — The notion that someone is with you is 10x more powerful.
Swap out “I know” for “You’re right!”
Always give a reason when asking someone for a favor—people are more willing to help when they understand why.
發表主觀意見時，可以在語末加上 “IMO” or “If that makes (any) sense.” or “Feel free to disagree with me.” or “Correct me if I’m wrong.”
Avoid saying “but” when adding opinions to others’ ideas—use “and” instead. For example, say, “I like your suggestion, and exploring another option could also be helpful,” rather than, “I like your suggestion, but we should also explore another option.”
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Replace “Sorry” With “Thank You”: (1) Instead of saying “Sorry, I’m late.” Say: “Thank you for waiting.” (2) Instead of saying “Sorry, I forgot it.” Say: “Thank you for reminding me.”
If you need to calm someone down and get them to communicate, ask them questions about numbers or personal information.
When people mock you for not having an opinion on trending events, and label you as ignorant, start asking them about the current situation in Djibouti (吉布地，一個位於非洲東北部的國家) or Eswatini (史瓦帝尼，一個位於非洲南部的國家). It will reveal they aren’t up to date on the current situation in those countries - but that they also didn’t even know those countries existed. Peak ignorance. ⁷
Instead of asking “Do you have any questions?”, try “What questions do you have?”
How to increase engagement in discussions? Instead of “Anything else?”, ask “What else?”
Add “Is everything fine for you?” after saying “How are you?”
Whenever you are involved in a conversation with someone, respond with “Yes, and”, because it advances their idea.
“What do you do?” → “What are you most excited about right now?”
Master the “gift of goodbye.” Simply say goodbye without giving reasons. → Exit gracefully: “It was so great meeting you, I look forward to seeing you again soon!”
- Or a “French exit”, where you slip out unseen.
- 天下無不散的筵席，離別是為了下一次更好的相遇/重逢
- “Letting go means to come to the realization that some people are a part of your history, but not a part of your destiny.” — Steve Maraboli
“What’s your favorite TV show/book/movie?” → “What’s the TV show you are into recently?”, “What’s the last book you read?”, “What’s the movie you are currently enjoying most?” ⁸
Kids love absurd questions. If you want to connect with them, ask something totally grown-up—like “What kind of car do you drive?” or “So, what do you do for work?” They’ll crack up, and the more you continue the bit, the more they will loosen up with you.
The quickest way to alienate someone is to tell them they need to change. If you truly want to influence/castigate someone’s behavior, the most effective approach is to praise/compliment them when they do something you value — not to criticize them when they don’t.
- “The way to help someone is not to critique what makes them smaller, but to encourage what makes them larger.” — James Clear
- “We cannot teach people anything. We can only help them discover it within themselves.” — Galileo Galilei
Always bring a small gift—wine, flowers, or a treat—to a dinner or birthday party, even if the host says it’s unnecessary. It’s a simple gesture of gratitude and thoughtfulness that’s always appreciated. Never show up empty-handed.
Be polite to rude strangers. Responding with calm and courtesy in the face of rudeness is surprisingly satisfying and oddly thrilling.
Send voice messages instead of long texts. They convey tone, emotion, and nuance, making your messages feel personal—like a mini podcast for your friend.
When two friends could genuinely benefit from knowing each other, proactively make the introduction. It takes you 30 seconds, but it could change their lives — they might start a company, hire each other, or even fall in love. Networks don’t shrink when you share them; they multiply. There’s no higher ROI on any other 30-second act. (Tip: only introduce people when both sides stand to gain — not just one.)
Many people with disabilities consider their mobility aids (wheelchairs 輪椅, canes 拐杖, walkers 助行器, etc.) an extension of their body. Always ask before touching, moving, or leaning on them—it’s about respect, consent, and personal space. ⁹

Emotion Control

Count to 10 in your head before responding to a strong emotion to avoid regret.
Ever been in a heated argument or faced someone overly aggressive? Remember, the emptiest head rattles the loudest. Instead of matching their energy, do the opposite—soften your tone and lower your voice. A calm response can defuse tension and shift the dynamic in your favor.

Cooking

Chef Tip: How to peel and segment a grapefruit?
1. 用「手剝」（先用刀切對半) → 快
2. 用「刀剝」 → 慢 1. You only cut the rind twice: (1) Start at stem, cut entirely. (2) Rotate a 90°angle to the first cut, but this time only cut deep enough to go through the rind 外皮，外殼; 硬皮 and pith [the white skin under the rind] 襯皮; 木髓 (吃起來會苦 bitter 的白色纖維), then peel around the core while unrolling the grapefriut. 2. Once you peel away the whole rind, cut down one edge of the wedge, but stop at the middle and with your knifes edge, gently push up towards the other side of the wedge. This will peel the wedge from the inner pith. And repeat until all wedges are out.
Egg Cracking: Instead of tapping the egg on the edge of a bowl several times (which creates multiple tiny fractures of egg shells), tap the egg on a flat surface such as the counter (firmly) only ONCE (which creates the cleanest split)
Adding a teaspoon of baking soda to your boiling pot of water will help to seamlessly remove the shell of hard-boiled eggs without peeling. ¹⁰
如何避免「馬鈴薯」或「蘋果」削皮後「褐變」氧化變黑？
1. 立刻將其浸泡於水中，避免與空氣接觸。也可以加入少許「鹽」或「醋」來延緩氧化，並將食材放置於「冷藏」中
2. 將其加熱煮至半熟（約 5 分鐘），再切片或搗爛成泥後放入「冷凍」保存
🥑 Avocados bruise easily and oxidize quickly, which causes them to turn brown. To slow this process, lightly coat the surface with lemon or lime juice, then wrap it tightly (or place it in an airtight container) before refrigerating.
冷凍法省時烤地瓜：先將地瓜放進冷凍庫不多不少 45 分鐘左右後，「直接」放進烤箱用 200 度烤 30 分鐘，可破壞地瓜細胞壁，加速熱傳導，節省至少一半以上的烘烤時間。這個做法烤出來的地瓜內部組織是綿密的，且依然有著用烤箱長時間烘烤才有的濃郁風味。
How to Measure Spaghetti?
Don’t throw out fruit that is going to bad, especially bananas gone brown. Instead, freeze it and make great smoothie or popsicles!
Placing heavier, frozen items on top of lighter ingredients helps weigh them down and gets the blend moving faster. This can also help prevent the blend from stalling.
Grape Stemming Trick: Grab a dish towel, apply a little pressure & some rolling, then you can remove all the grapes from the vine within seconds. No more plucking grapes one by one.
When googling a recipe, precede it with “best.” You’ll find better recipes.
How to cook perfectly shaped burger patties? Simply make a deep depression in the center of the beef patty before you cook it, using your thumb or another round, small object like the back of a measuring spoon or an ice cream scooper. Meat contracts while cooking, which is why a uniformly shaped beef patty will swell in the middle as it sits on the grill or pan. By utilizing this trick, the divot will start to disappear as the meat cooks.
Put a wooden spoon across boiling pot of water to keep it from boiling over.
1. Why? Wooden spoons, made primarily of cellulose, have a unique texture and fibrous structure that disrupts the surface tension of bubbles. When you place a wooden spoon over a pot of boiling liquid, any bubbles that touch it immediately burst. This action creates a small bubble-free area near the center of the pot, which allows other bubbles to move toward it and burst as well. Because these bubbles pop before they can rise to the edge of the pot, this cycle keeps the bubbling mass below the pot’s rim, effectively preventing boil-overs.
2. Alternatively, you can also use Kochblume (Cooking Flower).
Frozen (Greek) Yogurt (soft & fluffy) = Healthy Ice Cream (crystalized)
- 一小時攪拌一次，重複 3 遍，或是冷凍取出後於室溫中靜置 5 分鐘，會讓口感更綿密
- Options for ingredients: milk, raisins, strawberries, etc.
蜂蜜不能用熱水沖泡 → 建議沖泡溫度低於 60℃，較能夠保留完整的營養價值
Steeping minutes for a cup of good tea:
- 3 mins for green tea
- 4 mins for black tea
- 5 mins for herbal tea (兌水比例約為 200–300 c.c.)
Wash your fruits and veggies with white vinegar + baking soda solution
1. Soak your fruits and veggies in 1 part distilled white vinegar + 3–4 parts filtered water for at least 10 mins — the vinegar’s acidity helps remove micro-organisms and some pesticides, but not all.
2. Add baking soda (2 tsp) to form CO2 bubbles, which help push dirt out. Let it bubble for 2–5 minutes.
3. Rinse with normal water.
4. Drain and dry the fruits and veggies, prior to storing in a container in the refrigerator.
如何正確烹飪青菜，保留最完整的營養素？
- 最推薦：「水炒法」—少油或無油
- 最不推薦：「汆燙法」—若要採用此方法，應避免長時間烹調，快煮 30 秒至 1 分鐘後即撈起，可保留鮮綠色澤，並減少「水溶性維生素」流失，溶出的營養素可再利用，例如作為湯底或調製醬汁。適用於短時間內即可煮熟的青菜
- 「清蒸法」：不會讓蔬菜直接接觸水，能更好地保留營養成分，不過，若蒸太久，會讓菜葉變得軟爛，外觀也會變黃，影響視覺效果。綠葉蔬菜不太適合使用此方法，因為它們容易失去爽脆口感，此方法較適用於根莖類或果實類蔬菜
- 「微波法」：利用蔬菜自身所含的水分子在微波作用下摩擦產生熱量，從而快速加熱食物，因此沒有養分流失的問題。微波加熱的一大挑戰是熱量分布不均，導致食物表面已經熟透，但內部仍未完全熟透。為了避免這種情況，建議採用「漸進式加熱法」—若需要加熱 3 分鐘，可以先加熱 2 分鐘後取出，攪拌均勻，再繼續加熱 1 分鐘

Body Care

How to deal with Body Odor?
1. Use Exfoliating Gloves to very gently exfoliate skin on your armpits once a week
2. Apply “The Ordinary Glycolic Acid 7% Toning Solution” all over your body (include armpits) after every shower before lotion
Avoid getting hair ¹ or oral ² hygiene products on your face, as they can block pores and potentially trigger acne.
1. 可以仰頭或低頭
2. 先刷牙 + 洗頭，最後再洗臉
Use a microfiber (超細纖維) bath towel, they’re about the same price and get you so much drier so much faster!
把「人工皮」當「痘痘貼」使用的好處
1. 可以任意剪裁所需的尺寸大小
2. 單位面積價格較便宜
3. 較傳統痘痘貼厚，效果更好
How to deal with Sweaty/Stinky Feet?
1. Choose the right socks: Smartwool® Merino wool socks
2. Avoid wearing the same pair of socks/shoes on 2 consecutive days. Air out your shoes outside.
3. Wash your feet at least once, if not twice, a day, using antibacterial soaps. → Dry the feet thoroughly, especially in between the toes. → (1) Apply a light dusting of anti-fungal foot powder/cornstarch/baby powder before slipping on cotton socks and breathable shoes. (2) Use antiperspirant (止汗劑) after showering in the evening (better than in the morning). Repeat this for another 3 or 4 consecutive nights and then switch to using it once or twice a week.
4. Soak your feet: add a few drops of an antibacterial solution (like sodium hypochloride, aka chlorox 次氯酸鈉/漂白水, or white vinegar) to a bucket/basin of warm water (+ epsom salt + tea tree/eucalyptus oil) → Pro Tip: Do this while watching TV.
5. Baking soda has excellent moisture-absorbing and deodorizing properties. Evenly sprinkle it inside the shoes and let it sit overnight to absorb moisture and odors. The next day, shake out the powder. Doing this once a week can effectively reduce unpleasant smells inside the shoes.

House Cleaning

How to clean a microwave with white vinegar?
1. In a microwave-safe bowl or jug, mix 500ml of water with 2 tablespoons of white vinegar.
2. Place the bowl in the microwave and heat on full power for 5 minutes, until the liquid starts boiling.
3. Leave the microwave door closed for 3 minutes to trap the steam, which will loosen grime.
4. Carefully open the door, using an oven mitt/glove to remove the hot bowl.
5. Use a sponge or towel to wipe down the microwave’s interior, starting from the top and moving down to the sides and door. For tough spots, scrub gently as needed.
6. Wipe the turntable with the sponge/towel, then dry it with a clean cloth. Your microwave is now clean!
7. (Optional) Use any leftover white vinegar to remove grease from the hob, work surfaces, and cupboards—white vinegar is a powerful degreaser, especially when warm. It’s also versatile for cleaning carpets, clearing drains, washing windows, freshening bathrooms, and more!
How to effectively clean the vacuum cleaner bin (to remove dust, hair, etc.)?
1. Gently scrub the motor/electric parts (e.g., cyclone) with a soft tooth and/or bottle brush
2. Soak all the non-motor/electric parts (e.g., filter) in warm soapy water (with vinegar) for a few hours
3. Allow them to air dry for at least 48 hours (and NEVER use the vacuum cleaner before they are completely dry, to avoid the terrible moldy smell!)
4. (Optional) Add some dried lavender or eucalyptus (or simply newspapers) from time to time to keep it smelling nice
Use luffa or loofah as dish cleaning sponges.
1. They dry out more quickly than synthetic sponges. Faster drying reduces the likelihood of bacteria and mold growth, making them more hygienic—and don’t get smelly.
2. Their natural fibrous texture provides excellent scrubbing power without being overly abrasive, effectively removing dirt and residue while being gentle enough to protect surfaces from scratches.
3. They are durable and can last for several weeks or months. When they wear out, they can be composted instead of thrown away.
4. They are eco-friendly (biodegradable and compostable), unlike synthetic sponges, which contribute to plastic pollution and take decades to break down.
5. Added Benefit: You can even use them to clean and exfoliate your body skin during showers!
吃完的柑橘、柳丁、檸檬、柚子果皮不要丟，他們都是免費的清潔劑！這些果皮富含天然的檸烯（d-limonene），能去除異味、溶解油污、水垢、甚至黏著的焦痕。想清潔電鍋、廚房五金、油膩表面時，只要把果皮對折，讓精油滲出，用它當作天然的「海綿」輕輕擦，再用濕布收尾即可。若要更強力，把果皮丟進熱水裡「蒸一蒸」，蒸氣能把油膜軟化，清潔效果更好！

Traveling

When travelling with airplanes, order four double Gin Tonic (琴通寧) as soon as the flight attendants are walking about. Consume swiftly, and fall asleep for the remainder of the flight.
In a hotel, use the pants hangers with clips to keep the curtains/drapes all the way closed during the night.
The Hotel Towel Drying Trick: After washing your clothes in the sink or shower, lay them flat on a clean towel. Roll the towel up tightly with the clothes inside, creating layers. Then wring the whole roll—this pulls out a surprising amount of water. Unroll, hang your clothes up, and let them air dry overnight. If it’s still damp in the morning, use the hotel hair dryer to finish it off quickly.
Skip the boarding line and board the plane last. Ignoring your assigned group is perfectly okay—as long as you have a seat, you’re not missing anything. You’ll avoid the crowded jetway, reduce the time you spend stuck in your seat, and have an easier time navigating the aisle without a line of people behind you. Plus, it gives you a chance to stretch and relax a little longer before the flight.
Wearing the travel pillow with the bulk of the cushion at the front (i.e., positioning the snap enclosure at the back) provides better support for the chin, lower jaw, neck, and head, enhancing overall comfort.
Coming back from a trip can feel like you’ve aged a century. Before you head out, tuck a bottle of sparkling water in the fridge and stash a frozen pizza in the freezer—your future, travel-weary self will be deeply touched by your foresight.
Learn some geography—it makes travel conversations so much richer when you know where different countries are located (and as a bonus, which languages are spoken there!). Understanding the geography and languages of places like Africa, Eastern Europe, and India has completely transformed my interactions—people really light up when you show you understand where they’re from. (Americans: yes, knowing those middle states works the same magic 😉)

Fitness

Whenever you sit, make sure your butt flush with the backrest to avoid back pain
Whenever brushing your teeth:
1. Use your non-dominant hand (Side Note: Regular use of your non-dominant hand for activities like scrolling, brushing teeth, opening doors, etc. can help improve overall dexterity and coordination)
2. Balance on one leg in the morning and the other leg in the evening (例如: 早上用左手刷牙&右腳站立，早上用右手刷牙&左腳站立)
3. Do (single-leg) squats (on a balance board)
Get a small trampoline. It’s fun to bounce on & activates your lymphatic system to rid your body of toxins.

Saving Money

Save money on city hotels. You’re away from the room for most of the time. If you need to meet at a nice hotel for dinner, stay down the street and make a reservation. Spend the money you save on beach hotels, especially if you plan to spend entire days there.
If you bus to other cities, consider finding a car/ride-share instead. It’s cheaper, faster, and leads to interesting conversations.
Free Filtered Water at Hotels: Instead of purchasing water bottles from your hotel room minibar, bring a reusable water bottle and fill it up at the fitness center. Nearly all hotels provide filtered water in the fitness center.
Don’t buy a wedding outfit you’ll barely wear—rent it. Stylish, affordable, and clutter-free.

Dressing

How to make use of the top eyelets/holes on your running shoes? Try this heel lock lacing method (aka The Runner’s Knot 跑者結)
1. This provides a better lockdown around the ankle, reducing pressure on the top of your foot, minimizing heel slippage, and helping to prevent blisters.
2. That’s the reason why runner laces are often so long.

Productivity

Trick yourself into productivity the same way you trick yourself into procrastination. When you say “just one more game/post/video” and end up losing hours, flip that mindset for useful tasks: “just one line of code,” “just one page,” “just one rep,” “just one tutorial.” That small start often snowballs into real progress.

Small Acts of Kindness

Staying over at a friend’s place? Strip the bed before you leave. It’s a small gesture that makes cleanup easier and shows appreciation for their hospitality.
Whenever you think something nice about someone, let them know IMMEDIATELY. → Find the best in others. Compliment people more (on less obvious things).
- Many people have trouble thinking of themselves as smart, or pretty, or kind, unless told by someone else. You can help them out and make someone’s day.
- Start with “[NAME], I’m super grateful for you, you know why?” And then throws them the most sincere, genuine compliment.
Say no quickly as a way of kindness: If you have/want to say no to something, do it immediately. That gives the asker maximum time to find alternatives. A short, polite, timely rejection is much more valuable than a delayed, in-depth rejection.
It takes extreme strength and courage to be a consistently kind person in a world that rewards selfishness. Make sure to thank people who demonstrate kindness. They are choosing the hard, selfless route in order to make the world a better place for everyone.

Clothes

Laundry

How to correctly use the 3 compartments in a washing machine tray/drawer?
1. Slot I is for the pre-wash cycle followed by a main wash cycle if you have it on, but remember to fill Slot II every time as well
2. It’s not recommended to put the detergent directly on top of the clothes because it may not disperse evenly or rinse out with lower water levels

No Surf

The next time you binge TV or sit at your computer for hours, try viewing yourself from a third-person perspective. Watching your body slumped and motionless makes it instantly clear how unnatural and unhealthy prolonged screen time really is—and can motivate you to stand up, stretch, or take a break.

“Life isn’t about waiting for the storm to pass. It’s about learning to dance in the rain.” — Vivian Greene ↩
例外: 砧板、菜瓜布、毛/浴巾、眼罩、枕頭套 ↩
The added benefit is that there is less water on the floor making it safer! ↩
公司不是你的歸宿，大家各取所需罷了：你提供（超乎預期的）價值，老闆給你應得的薪水，如此而已。 ↩
See also: https://sketchplanations.com/the-blur-your-eyes-test ↩
Time is an ally of good decisions and an enemy of bad ones. ↩
People shaming others for being ignorant are often the most ignorant because they are ignorant of their own ignorance. ↩
This lets the other person say whatever first comes to mind without the pressure of having to choose a single favorite. They’ll almost always have one and be able to talk about it. ↩
“Ma’am, would you mind if I picked that up for you?” ↩
Why? The alkaline in the baking soda will raise the PH level, which helps your egg whites loosen up from the shell and makes it easier to peel. ↩

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📱 Shortcuts Dev Tip

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Keyboard hotkeys (macOS)

Cmd + ↑/↓ ¹
Cmd + D ²
Cmd + Backspace ³
Cmd + N ⁴
Cmd + R ⁵
Cmd + Shift + A ⁶
Cmd + Shift + C ⁷
Cmd + Shift + I ⁸
Cmd + Shift + R ⁹
Cmd + Shift + S ¹⁰

Tips & tricks to minimize # of actions used

When using “Set Dictionary Value” to create a dictionary, you can leave the dictionary field blank on the right instead of adding a separate “Dictionary” action and referencing it.
When handling nested dictionaries and arrays, use Dot Notation (e.g., myDict.key1.key2 or myArray.0.key) to access values directly in one step—instead of chaining multiple “Get Value from Dictionary” actions. This approach makes complex data structures much easier to manage, especially when dealing with data from APIs or JSON.
When formatting dates, wrap literal characters—such as punctuation, 'T', 'Z', or any static text—in single quotes to treat them as fixed text. This allows you to build custom date-time formats like yyyy-MM-dd'T'HH:mm:ss'Z' in a single step without chaining multiple Format Date actions. For example, use yyyy'_Week_'ww to combine the year and week number in a single action, rather than using 2 separate Format Date actions for yyyy and ww.

Things I wished I’d known earlier

Using the ‘Match Text’ action with the regular anchor ^keyword provides more reliable results compared to using the built-in ‘Begins With’ condition.
On macOS, you can instantly replace selected text in place—no need to copy and paste manually. Just select the text and trigger your shortcut with a keyboard shortcut. This is especially helpful for repetitive formatting tasks like slugifying or hyperlinking text.

Good practices

Add a “Stop This Shortcut” action at the end of each shortcut to prevent unintended side effects, especially when dealing with conditional logic or automation.
- Why It’s a Good Practice: * Prevents Unwanted Execution: Ensures that no additional actions run accidentally, especially if the shortcut is triggered by another shortcut or automation. * Improves Debugging: Clearly marks the endpoint, making it easier to understand where execution stops. * Avoids Redundant Processing: If a shortcut continues running unnecessarily, it can consume resources or cause unexpected behavior.
- When You Might Skip It: * If a “Stop and Output” Action Exists: This already terminates the shortcut and returns a value, so an additional stop action isn’t needed. * For Simple Shortcuts: If your shortcut only has a few actions and no branching logic, it may not be necessary.
- In general, if your shortcut has multiple conditions, loops, or external triggers, adding “Stop This Shortcut” at the end is a good habit.

Testing

Use Siri to run a shortcut by simply saying its name. For example, say, ‘Hey Siri, Turn off Color Filters.’

Applications

You can rename Shortcuts dynamically to display quick information—like battery level, date, or weather—directly in the shortcut’s name. By using the “Rename Shortcut” action, you can update its title based on live data, making your Home Screen or widget area more informative at a glance. It’s a clever way to turn shortcuts into mini status indicators without needing to open an app.

Move action up/down ↩
Duplicate a shortcut ↩
Delete a shortcut ↩
Create new shortcut ↩
Run a Shortcut ↩
Add action: “Ask for Input” ↩
Add action: “Comment” ↩
Add action: “If-Otherwise-End If” ↩
Add action: “Repeat” ↩
Add action: “Show Result” ↩

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👨‍💻 Tech Pro Tip

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Miscellaneous

How to read through any article on the web with a paywall?
- Method I: The easiest way to bypass paywalls is to just disable JavaScript for the site.
  - Step 1: Disable JavaScript (Or even better: Have a dedicated browser with JavaScript always disabled)
  - Step 2: Reload the page
  - Step 3: Read the article
  - Step 4: Re-enable JavaScript
- Method II: Toggle Reader View
- Method III: Use tools like https://12ft.io or https://removepaywalls.com
Use the Shift key to type capital letters instead of relying on Caps Lock. It’s more efficient and helps prevent accidental ALL CAPS typing.
If you’re curious about how a font looks in action, just Google its name — for popular fonts like Comic Sans, Roboto, or Courier, Google will sometimes render the search results page in that font. It’s a clever Easter egg that lets you preview the font in real-time. Great for designers or anyone picking fonts quickly. Note: it works best in Chrome and may not appear if you’re using certain browser extensions.
You can create a link that highlights specific text fragment on a page by adding #:~:text=your%20text%20here to the end of the URL — it’ll auto-scroll and highlight the exact phrase. For example, linking to “climate change” on Wikipedia looks like this: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Climate_change#:~:text=climate%20change. On iPhone, there’s an even easier method: simply select the text, tap Share, choose Copy Link with Highlight, and Safari will automatically generate a highlight-enabled URL.
If you’re on a computer, right-click on the YouTube video at the exact time you want to share, then select “Copy video URL at current time” to get a link that starts at the specific timestamp.
Apple Maps for navigation. Google Maps for business overview.
In most web browsers, holding Alt (Windows/Linux) or Option (Mac) while clicking a link triggers a quick download of the linked file or page instead of opening it. This browser shortcut is the same as right-click > “Save Link As”, making it useful for instantly saving PDFs, images, or other resources without right-clicking.

macOS

How to add Trash to the Finder window sidebar? Open the Trash > Go to the File menu > Click “Add to Sidebar”
Use the keyboard shortcut Shift + Cmd + / to show the menu bar search, which reveals the menu bar with the added benefit of putting the cursor in the search field, so that you can quickly type the command you want and hit Enter
Batch rename multiple files
Select multiple contiguous files at once in Finder
- Method 1: Cmd+2 (List View) → Shift click for your selection → Cmd+1 (Icon View)
- Method 2: Drag a rectangle around files
Right-click a folder in Finder on macOS, you will get an “Import from iPhone/iPad” option. Click that and your iPhone/iPad will open a scanner app which lets you “Take Photo”, “Scan Documents”, and “Add Sketch.”
Move (i.e., cut & paste) files&folders in Finder
- Method 1: First Cmd + C, then Opt + Cmd + V → will paste the file and remove it from original location
- Method 2: Install Sindre Sorhus’s Command X app for more intuitive keyboard shortcuts
How to do forward-delete on a MacBook? Hold down the Fn button and then press Backspace
How to view a GIF with animated frames on macOS?
1. Open Finder and locate the GIF file.
2. Select the GIF (without opening it) and press Spacebar to preview it.
3. Alternatively, press Cmd + Y to open Quick Look.
4. You can only preview one GIF at a time, but you can use Tab to cycle through files.
5. Press ESC to close the preview.
You can access the audio files of system sounds like ringtones, alerts, and notifications via /System/Library/PrivateFrameworks/ToneLibrary.framework/Versions/A/Resources/Ringtones/ & /System/Library/Sounds/. Files here are typically in .m4r, .caf, or .aiff format. This directory is read-only under normal user conditions, and modifying it requires elevated permissions.
Enable “Speak selection” in System Settings > Accessibility > Spoken Content to have any selected text read aloud. The default keyboard shortcut is Option + Esc. Great for proofreading, learning, or resting your eyes. ¹
Use Clamshell Mode on a MacBook by connecting an external (1) monitor, (2) keyboard, and (3) mouse (via Bluetooth or USB), then plugging in the (4) power adapter. Once connected, close the MacBook lid—the external display should become the main screen. Wake the system using the external keyboard or mouse. Adjust screen mirroring or extended display settings under System Settings > Displays. Great for saving desk space and focusing on a larger monitor.
To dictate text on macOS using an external microphone, plug it in and select the mic under System Settings > Sound > Input. Then enable Dictation under Keyboard settings and assign a shortcut key like Fn or Control. Double-press the shortcut (no need to hold it), wait for the mic icon, and start speaking. If the external mic stops working, open Terminal and run killall corespeechd to reset the speech recognition service.
Hold Option (⌥) + click the WiFi icon in the menu bar to see detailed network info like IP address, BSSID, and channel. This trick isn’t limited to WiFi—many apps and system menus reveal hidden features when you hold Option, so try Option-clicking everything to uncover powerful shortcuts.
Type anything into Spotlight and press ⌘B to instantly open it as a web search in your default browser.

iOS

Instead of using the traditional copy-and-paste approach to move text/images/files/urls/etc. between apps, use the hidden drag-and-drop feature.
Move multiple Home Screen apps at once: Tap and hold on one app, then tap more apps to add them to your stack
Good phone charging habits to maximize battery lifespan
1. Keep battery between 20–80% Charge once daily (~1 hr) when below 20%, instead of multiple short charges.
2. Avoid overnight charging Unless Optimized Battery Charging is enabled (default on most modern phones).
3. Use certified chargers Stick to original or MFi-certified accessories to protect your device.
在 iPhone 輸入中文時，可以先輸入每個字的首個注音符號，待所有字母輸入完畢後，再依照建議詞彙或上下文選字。這種方式有助於提高輸入速度，特別是在熟悉鍵盤佈局後，可減少中斷思考的時間。
Saying “Remind me” to Siri can create a reminder in the default list.

Apple Ecosystem

Use Universal Clipboard to copy and paste between your Apple devices
How to create clickable links to Apple Notes (applenotes:note/…)? In Apple Notes, select (or double-tap) a word or symbol, press Cmd + K (or tap Add Link), and type part of the target note title. Then right-click (on macOS) or tap and hold (on iOS) the link, and choose Copy Link (macOS) or Copy (iOS). Paste the resulting applenotes: link into any rich text app — it’ll work just like a regular hyperlink, e.g., applenotes:note/xxxx-xxxx-xxxx.

Developer Productivity

When browsing a GitHub repository, simply press the . key or replace .com with .dev in the URL to launch the repository in the VS Code for the Web —a full-featured, browser-based code editor. Example: https://github.com/user/repo → https://github.dev/user/repo. This is perfect for quick edits, reviews, or exploring code without cloning locally.
You can quickly launch tools and code sandboxes using special .new URLs, a domain originally created by Google to streamline content creation. Typing react.new or vue.new in your browser instantly opens a ready-to-code sandbox for React or Vue.js, without needing a local setup. URLs like docs.new, sheets.new, and slides.new create new Google Docs, Sheets, or Slides with one click. Other services, like YouTube or Spotify, use URLs such as playlist.new for fast playlist creation.

Alternatively, if you’re using Microsoft Edge, you can press F9 to open Immersive Reader for a cleaner reading view (press F9 again to exit it), then press Cmd + Shift + U to activate Read Aloud. It works well on most webpages and supports multiple voices and adjustable reading speeds. ↩

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