“Always be prepared” sounds good on paper but it is very hard to put into practice. And that’s due to one single reason: it’s impossible to be prepared for everything. No matter how gifted you are, you can’t prepare yourself for every single risk and eventuality (and who wants to live their entire lives in paranoia?). However, what you can do is prepare for the most likely risks and scenarios... and rely on your gut instinct that something might be wrong.There are some cases, however, when someone’s overthinking and over-preparedness have saved either them or someone else, both in actually life-threatening and completely mundane situations. What follows is an honest account of what happened, as shared by the overthinkers of...
Finding new customers for your home improvement businesses can feel like a full-time job. You’re already doing the work, bidding on projects, and visiting job sites, along with a dozen other tasks that come up each week. So, what do you do to grow your business? Word-of-mouth referrals are great, but in an increasingly crowded marketplace, you’re always left wondering if it’s enough. You could work with a marketing agency, but paying for mailers, newspaper ads, or radio spots doesn’t provide much of a return on investment — and it’s always hard to measure. So you’re stuck. How do you get more customers without wasting money on approaches that seem outdated and inefficient? The key is reimagining your approach to...
Photography by Belle Morizio. Spring cleaning has officially sprung, but figuring out where to begin can be harder than the actual act itself. Should you first put your energy into scrubbing down your shower walls or focus on tidying up your linen closet? Is this the year you finally get around to organizing the garage or would your time be better spent dusting the ceiling fans? Everyone’s purging-slash-sanitizing plans are a bit different, so this year why not look to the ultimate advisers for guidance: the stars. Here are the spots you should be prioritizing, according to your astrological sign. Aries Woven Rattan File Divider & Organizer, KonMari, Konmari ($40) Shop Shallow Metal Drawer Dividers, The Container Store, The Container...
Whether we're talking about romantic partners or just really good friends, moving in with someone can dramatically change a relationship. The two of you not only get to lower living costs, but also spend way more time in each other's company. Sure, with all the socks laying around the house, there's a chance you'll exchange a few cold stares and words. But there are also plenty of opportunities to bond and even learn from one another. A recent Reddit post by user Gerdaandemail is an excellent example of that—they submitted a question to the 'Ask Men' community, trying to learn what guys hadn't known or realized until only after living with a woman and got plenty of interesting replies. From...
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