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Golden spending rule: If you can’t afford two of it, you can’t afford it.
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When you’re thinking about buying something you don’t necessarily need, imagine the item in one hand and the cash in the other. Which one would you take?
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Never loan a friend more than you can afford to give away.
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If a job makes you pay money to work for them, it’s a scam. Period.
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Want to find a good job after college? Make friends with as many people in your field that are on track to graduate one or two years ahead of you.
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Take a picture of business cards people hand you, just in case you lose them.
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Secretaries, tech support, and janitors are the true power in an office. Make friends with them and you’ll be able to get anything you need!
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If you forget someone’s name simply say, “Sorry, what was your name again?” They may look annoyed, but once they tell you their first name say, “No, I meant your last name.”
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The next time you stub your toe or get a cut, look away. The body oftentimes associates pain with sight.
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If you ever have to park in a city at night, park in front of a bank. They’re lit up and have cameras everywhere.
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Tie a small piece of brightly colored fabric to your luggage. You’ll be able to spot your bag at the airport in no time!
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Hang a picture of a tattoo you want somewhere you’ll see it every day for a year. If you still want it after that, then it’s worth getting.
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Success is a state of mind. If you want success, start thinking of yourself as a success.
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If you are buying headphones or speakers, test them out with “Bohemian Rhapsody.” It has the complete set of highs and lows in instruments and vocals.
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Never be afraid to spend a little extra on a new bed and shoes. If you’re not in one, you’re in the other.
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When you feel like you need something, but you can’t figure out what it is, it’s water. It’s always water.
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Always under-promise and over-deliver. Most people tend to do the opposite.
Author: Naomi Kulkarni