What are some helpful tips and pieces advice, for the good of GIAHORT, that you'd like to share, that go against the grain, are not "by the book", but you swear by them?
Helpful Counterintuitive/Unorthodox Tips and Advice
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Stop drinking booze and start taking THC gummies. It’s cheaper, fewer calories, far less chance of becoming aggressive, it is not chemically addictive and there are no hangovers.
Hit and run. Steal bases. Small ball. vs Strike out, walk, stand around, wait for a home run...
Anxiety is just conspiracy theories about yourself.
Arguing Is Pointless
It was lunchtime and the seven of us — two kids and five adults — would be in the car for the next three hours as we drove from New York City to upstate Connecticut for the weekend. We decided to get some takeout at a place on the corner of 88th and Broadway. I […]
I have always told my daughter, and now it's rock solid with her... nothing kills a drive like offensive holding.
Control airflow in your smoker with the top vent, not the bottom.
So is the bottom always open, or the bottom always closed?
Closed at my house, unfortunately.
Buy real wood furniture used. Most ‘wood’ furniture being sold new today is just sawdust and glue pressed together. Plenty of brand new furniture sold today comes pre-distressed to appear vintage anyway. Paint can make old furniture match modern decor.
Whether you’re spending $100 or $100,000 on an item think hard about where the value comes from. People buy ceramic vases, not hand painted for $7-12,000 because some business asked that much. Rich or poor, we’re all being sold worthless junk, it’s up to us to not buy.
Whether you’re spending $100 or $100,000 on an item think hard about where the value comes from. People buy ceramic vases, not hand painted for $7-12,000 because some business asked that much. Rich or poor, we’re all being sold worthless junk, it’s up to us to not buy.
Take off as much time off from work as you can afford.
I'll add:
Smoke only gets into the meat for the first couple of hours. After that, bring it inside, wrap it, put it in the oven and cook it. It just needs the heat, so there's no point continuing to screw with the smoker.
Aim father right not left if you are slicing.
And what I tell my associates: perfect is the enemy of good.
And what I tell my associates: perfect is the enemy of good.
When caring for your compost pile, start feeding the maggots lye early in the process. You will lose many in the beginning, but the survivors' efficiency, effort, and effectiveness will save you hours of time spent digging when you need a quick disposal.
Dish soap is a superior stain pre-treatment vs shout or spray and wash. Apply to any stain (especially grease) on your clothing, and it will come out clean.
Big stain remover hates thid one simple trick!
Big stain remover hates thid one simple trick!
When you have kids there are long nights and short years.
Maximize the yearly contribution to your 401k as early in life as possible.
Integrity is doing the right thing when no one is looking.
Tomorrow is promised to no one.
Smoke ‘em while you got ‘em.
When cooking oatmeal in a microwave, add frozen fruit before you start. The oatmeal will not overflow. I use frozen cherries.
If you're ever approached or chased by a strange dog and you're not sure if they're dangerous, you can bend down and pretend to pick up a rock and throw it at the dog, and they will generally retreat. You don't actually have to throw anything, they will react defensively as if you are throwing something at them. You can have pretty good luck holding them off that way, at least buy some time to get to safety.
Hand sanitizer is a pretty good stain remover for furniture, particularly if you have microfiber furniture.
When reverse searing a steak, don't wait until you are within close to target temperature.
So, if your target is 125, don't wait until it's at 110-115 to sear. Instead, sear it at 80-100 degrees so you can get as much sear as you want without overcooking, and then bring it back on the lower heat to raise the last 5-10 degrees to target.
Its way too easy to overcook while you're searing, or build up a ton of residual cooking that will leave it too well by the time you eat it. Reaching target temperature on the lower temperature means you can basically stop on a dime every time.
So, if your target is 125, don't wait until it's at 110-115 to sear. Instead, sear it at 80-100 degrees so you can get as much sear as you want without overcooking, and then bring it back on the lower heat to raise the last 5-10 degrees to target.
Its way too easy to overcook while you're searing, or build up a ton of residual cooking that will leave it too well by the time you eat it. Reaching target temperature on the lower temperature means you can basically stop on a dime every time.
