What do you swear by?

Brand, thing, behavior, method, advice, mantra, etc.

I swear by Blackwing pencils.

Also, the ‘two minute rule’, which has really improved my life: “if it takes two minutes or less to do, just do it now; if it takes longer, schedule it.” I’ve got untreated attention issues and it’s very easy for me to notice something needing done, and overlook or procrastinate it because it seems inconvenient in the moment. Having a totally painless rule that forces me to acknowledge that thing I should pick up, that trash bag I should change, etc, or, to at least put on my calendar anything I mustn’t forget in the long run has been great for me.

someguy3,

Batman

DirigibleProtein,

The philosophy of Bill S Preston, Esquire, and Ted “Theodore” Logan:

“Be excellent to each other”

It’s really not that difficult to do the right thing, be an upstanding citizen, and contribute to a decent society.

Aurenkin,

Party on, dude

enbee,
@enbee@compuverse.uk avatar

party on @dirigibleprotein and @Aurenkin!

Rocky60,

Respect is given

Disrespect is earned

AngelJamie,
@AngelJamie@lemmy.ml avatar

I need people to adopt this mindset NOW. Everybody has inherent respect that I give them on the basis of simply existing, but one major fuck up, and I throw it all away.

Aurenkin,

It took me too long to adopt this mindset with my own family.

TokenBoomer,

The Apollo Creed

notun,

Usually right next to the thing that caused me to cuss.

button_masher,

Try leave everyone and everything better than you find it.

Navarian,

uBlock Origin forever and always. I’ve recently reinstalled Windows within the last 30 days and thus have a fresh installation of my browser and uBlock Origin – I have already blocked 609,521 ads, wild.

https://ublockorigin.com/ (Platform links at the bottom)

ieightpi,

I remember hearings about this few years back when AdBlock started getting shady. Haven’t looked back

simple,

Amen. I occasionally use other people’s phones or laptops and browsing the internet without an adblocker is an abysmal experience. I was surprised to see how many ads YouTube is pushing now. It’s a shame they aren’t accepting any donations.

kucing,

I fucking love ublock origin. It really pains me that I cannot use it on my ipad.

kebabslob,

Is Firefox not available for iPad? Cuz if it is you can install Ublock Origin on Firefox Mobile, too

Synthead,

Apple has some insane policy where every browser on their mobile devices (iPhone and iPad) must run Safari’s Webkit browser engine. So even though desktop and Android Firefox runs Quantum (including Mac OS), it’s actually running Safari Webkit on iOS devices. The Safari Webkit engine doesn’t have the option of running add-ons, much like your Safari browser.

Feel a little violated? I would feel that way, too. It’s just one of the many fabulous ways Apple decides which angles of freedom you’re allowed to have. If you don’t want this, vote with your wallet on your next device. Money is the only motivating factor for Apple, it seems like.

spacedancer,

I wonder how browsers like Orion work on IOS. You can install FF extensions like uBO and Privacy Badger on Orion.

kebabslob,

Oh wow I had no idea! That’s crazy! If only our legislators could recognize monopolies in tech like that. The inability to install your own desired browser without Apple seems like they have a monopoly on iOS browsers…

LucidNightmare,

Thank you so much for bringing Orion to my attention! I have installed a few Firefox extensions to test it out. 👌

kucing,

Yeah i might buy an android tablet if my ipad breaks.

azura,

While I agree that forcing an engine is really terrible, as a browser dev you do get the ability to do things with the web view. So in theory your browser could support addons. I think. Also isn’t the EU kinda talking about this? Or am I misremembering

BlitzKrieg2552,

Try using Safari and an extension called “AdGuard”

It’s not the exact same, but it’s better than nothing.

azura,

AdGuard works well. Can recommend.

mog77a,
@mog77a@lemmy.ml avatar

600K in a month sounds about right. I have an install that’s above 13 million, which is a little over 1 year of daily usage.

I also insta-install it when I see an ad and then remove it if it’s not my device. The modern internet is shockingly bad without adblocking.

penguin,

Make sure you use it with Firefox. It works better.

rm_dash_r_star,
@rm_dash_r_star@lemm.ee avatar

uBlock Origin forever and always.

Haha, most important program on my computer. My browser is a uBO support system.

Fizz,
@Fizz@lemmy.nz avatar

Indo me migoreng noodles blue pack on peanut butter toast. It’s so good and easy to eat.

TrismegistusMx,
@TrismegistusMx@lemmy.world avatar

Don’t ever, for any reason, do anything to anyone for any reason ever, no matter what, no matter where, or who, or who you are with, or where you are going, or where you’ve been… ever, for any reason whatsoever…

Thavron,
@Thavron@lemmy.ca avatar

What say we order in some pasta?

DoctorWhookah,

Just a copy for me, thanks.

supper_time,

Do you have any context? We all do things for other people all the time almost every day. At least that’s how I see it.

TrismegistusMx,
@TrismegistusMx@lemmy.world avatar

youtu.be/cXgj28e1gvU

supper_time,

Lol. I did not get the reference at all. No wonder it didn’t made sense.

kucing,

Brew your own coffee. I used to drink instant coffee (think nescafe but with lots of sugar) or just buy from coffesshops. Now I just buy the beans I love, grind some and make it the way I want (how strong or milky etc). I no longer have acid reflux from goddamn instant coffee powder and stay fit since I don’t put any sugar in it. Also saves some money from buying in coffeeshop everyday.

MisterChief,

I have a buddy that puts hundreds of dollars into the fanciest coffee machines he can buy. He buys bags of beans from all over the world.

I have a $20 grinder, a $11 coffee pot from Kroger purchased in 2013, and while I do buy nice bags of coffee several times a a year, my typical bag is store brand who bean for $7 and I’ll splurge on a nice $15 bag from time to time.

I can’t tell the difference in taste when I am at his place. However, instant coffee is disgusting and I cannot sip it without a shit load of creamer to dilute the awfulness.

Aviandelight,
@Aviandelight@mander.xyz avatar

Invest in anything that comes between you and the ground; shoes, mattress, and tires.

brimnac,

You beat me to it by a minute or two!

Don’t forget office chairs if you have a desk job!

Num10ck,

and lover!

Aviandelight,
@Aviandelight@mander.xyz avatar

Nice

Shurimal,
  1. Seasonic PSU-s.
  2. Locally roasted coffee that hasn't sat in some dusty warehouse and on shop shelf for 3 years.
  3. Sun Tzu's Art of War.
ScrivenerX,

The journey is the destination.

I have a problem with rushing through things. This has helped me slow down and appreciate what I’m doing. I’m not doing something so I can enjoy it after it’s done, I’m doing it to enjoy what I’m doing.

scubbo,

Life Before Death, Radiant

nirodhaavidya,
@nirodhaavidya@lemmy.world avatar

Strength Before Weakness

BromSwolligans,

Any wisdom to share about how to be successful slowing down in this way? I’m a major rusher through. I even got a tattoo to remind me to slow down. But I often forget.

ScrivenerX,

It’s not easy.

When I feel myself rushing I try to think about why I’m in a rush and what I’ll actually gain. Like maybe rushing through a task will let me play a video game or something, but what does that do? Let’s me relax? Why not relax now and try to enjoy what I’m doing, or at least avoid having to do it twice.

TokenBoomer, (edited )

Learn to be curious. Don’t know that word, define it. Never heard of that person. Wikipedia. Ever wonder how a combustion engine works. Look it up. I grew up when I had to write things down and go the library. We live in an age of wonder with unlimited knowledge at your fingertips. There is no excuse for ignorance today. You’re just being indolent. Learn to be curious 🧐

Also. Admit when you are wrong and apologize.

InfiniteFlow,
@InfiniteFlow@lemmy.world avatar

I say a variation of this to my kids almost every week. It boggles the mind how, with such an easy access to all the information in the world, they don’t know something and just shrug it off instead of searching for information (90% of times a simple google search would do). I imagine myself at their age with such resources at my disposal: I’d have been a much happier (and knowledgeable) kid!

Mr_Blott,

There is no excuse for ignorance today. Your just being indolent

Fucksake 😂

TokenBoomer, (edited )

Autocorrect. I should’ve added not to be pedantic because you’re insecure about your intelligence.

Edit: That was mean. I’m sorry.

o1o12o21,
@o1o12o21@lemmy.ml avatar

Yes, yes. This is me. I also love a quote adjacent to curiousity.

Be curious, not judgemental - From Ted Lasso, originally by Walt Whitman

FredericChopin_,

Can people actually learn to be curious?

It seems rare m, particularly in my circle. I seem to be the only curious one, they just plod along.

TokenBoomer,

It’s a choice. It’s best instilled with kids. As an adult, not so easy. I guess it would be best to lead by example. If others see how it helps you, they may try to emulate. It becomes a habit. It gets easier the more you do it.

SirShanova,

Gshock

ThePyroPython,

Compeed Blister Plasters. They are the best and excellent to have on hand after a long walk or breaking in new boots. No other brand or non-name brand comes even close.

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