Favorite TV scenes that effectively used silence? For me, it would have to go to Clark Kent revealing his secret identity to the Smallville civilians, from the seventh episode of Superman & Lois’ fourth season. That episode had bucketloads of buildup, because Clark’s desperate attempts to hide his secret identity was only hurting the people around him, especially his family. But when an angry g…

How do I make my money work for me most effectively? I’m 26, have my MBA and a reliable job. I have no debts, minimal bills, and $70K in savings. What do I do to make my money work for me? submitted by /u/Vervet_on_the_roof

LPT : Being good at your job, regardless of what it is- may take more effort/time/learning at first, but lets you spend the rest of your time putting in way less than people who effectively restart every day at square one. submitted by /u/CfaxAttax

Exploring the Classic rock era for effectively the first time. Hi all! I’m (32m) doing a “deep dive” of bands I’ve never REALLY listened to and I’m starting into the classic rock stage of it. I already did Zeppelin, The Doors, and am currently working through the Stones. Will be moving onto Pink Floyd next but I’m just curious if there is some order that would most broadly cover the different styles of “cla…

How to effectively pay down a home loan quickly. Hi, I’m 50 and thinking about buying a house. Some of the things I’ve heard is to make the house payment bi weekly, and another is to make one extra payment on the principal per year. If I combined these two strategies, how soon would it take to pay off a 30 year loan? Also, is there any other way to quickly pay down my loan? I would like my hom…

Republicans Grapple With Being Speakerless, but Effectively Leaderless, Too With a speaker fight in the House, concerns about an aging Senate leader and a 2024 front-runner who has the party in a vise grip, some G.O.P. members worry the turmoil could have long-term effects.

Use the ‘Production Effect’ to Study More Effectively You should always study in silence, but a little noise can be helpful for remembering things. Specifically, your noise can be helpful—that is, when you’re speaking out loud. If you practice the “production effect,” it can help you remember what you’re studying; here’s how to use it the next time you’re trying to… Read more…

LPT Request – How can one discover the positive qualities in people and effectively communicate it? Every person has positive and negative qualities, and I was mainly focusing on the negative ones. Now, I wish to see the positive qualities too, not just the obvious qualities like swimming for swimmer, but the good qualities that make them special, which are often hidden beneath the surface. And communicate it! I don’t want to flatter anyone…

How to effectively negotiate a salary raise without sounding pushy or greedy? I’ve been working at my current job for a few years now and I believe I deserve a salary raise. However, I don’t want to come across as pushy or greedy when discussing this with my boss. Any tips on how to approach this conversation tactfully and increase my chances of getting a raise? submitted by /u/Jumpy-Guard8870

Use the Leitner System to Study More Effectively Diversifying your studying techniques is a great way to keep yourself more engaged as you learn new information—so try the Leitner system next time you tackle a new subject. This memory-enhancing method is best for when you have a substantial amount of time to learn your material, so don’t use it for cramming, but do… Read more…

Use the SQ3R Method to Study More Effectively The whole point of studying is to retain information you’ll need later in life, even if it’s just for an impending test. That’s not easy when you’re taking in a bunch of unfamiliar phrases and concepts—which is why you need a quality method to structure your study sessions. Try the SQ3R technique next time you’re… Read more…

LPT Request: How do I stop chilli burns on hands effectively I tried milk, i tried dish soap, my hands still feel like i have them in lava please help submitted by /u/PearceWD

LPT Request: How to effectively go back and forth between day and night shift? I’m getting ready to start a job that will generally follow a 12 hour shift pattern of 4 days on, 4 days off, then 4 days night shift, 4 days off and repeat. I know it’ll be rough with my young family, but money is better than current job and career change is long overdue. submitted by /u/TreyWongo

LPT: Resume Interrupted Downloads Effectively by Renaming the Failed File When your download halts and doesn’t resume, it’s typically because the server is no longer providing that particular download. However, you can initiate a new download and help it pick up from where the previous one left off by following these steps: Initially, you will find two files from your halted download: 1. `download.(random characters)….

LPT Request: How to study effectively and retain information I’m currently studying for some difficult industry exams and feel that my study technique is suboptimal and i don’t retain information as well as I’d like. Educational professionals and fellow adult students what are you study tips and tricks? submitted by /u/DodgyguyNZL

LPT: How to get rid of Bed bugs naturally and effectively. How to get rid of Bed Bugs quickly and naturally. I live at a sober house and as nice as the place is we experience bed bug infestations on a regular basis. You can tell bed bug bites by 3 bites in a row.. Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner as it is termed. I found a way to stop infestations immediately and organically. There is a natural and organic…

Aries vs Libra: Fighting Effectively Libra has a lot to learn from Aries. My husband is a retired Green Beret so he definitely knows about fighting. His Aries opposes my Libra. He’s instructed me over the years. It’s been a big help. Starcrest writes on … Read More…