DFTube is a browser extension that lets you control what you see on YouTube. It can remove recommended videos, prevent videos from automatically playing, disable your homepage suggestions. I have noticed that it doesn’t always work, but generally it does a good job of hiding the feed and suggested videos. This allows me to be…
Use this list if you’re planning to move (life optimization #3)
Moving is a huge hassle, especially if you’re moving an entire home full of stuff for a big family. It can feel overwhelming. There’s a really great checklist from Updater.com that gives you things to do 8, 6, 4, 2 weeks out from the move and for the week of the move and one week…
Get better answers when searching Google (life optimization #2)
If you’re Googling something add “Reddit” for more human responses. I do this ALL THE TIME. This is great for bypassing all of the SEO-focused articles and websites that are recommending things that aren’t in your best interest. Typically these sites are recommending products that are on Amazon, because they can get an affiliate fee.…
Things I believe but could change my mind about
This is a list of things I believe but could easily change my mind on if I hear a good argument or get some data. They’re my “strong opinions loosely held”. I often don’t have many opinions where I wouldn’t change my mind, and I like that, it’s fun to hear an opposing view that…
$100 or less life optimizations
Inspired by a video from Noah Kagan and Tynan, I thought about some more ways to improve your life that cost less than $100. In the video they mentioned softer lighting (yes), hot nuts (haven’t tried), plants (yes), and a few more so go check it out! Quality Thermos Keeping stuff hot, longer is worth…
Death by a hundred subscriptions
Dog stuff. Snacks. Makeup. Gaming gear. Apartments. Cars. Everything has become a subscription box. It seems like the trend may have passed but companies like Dollar Shave Club are getting acquired by huge brands who either see subscriptions as an opportunity or threat to their business. Subscriptions can be useful for things we need every…
Money, morals and compromise
I’ve been thinking a lot about unscrupulous people, morality and principles, and jobs. I like to think I wouldn’t compromise my principles for a job, but when you’re in a situation where you are desperate for money, you’re left to decide if you want to pay rent or stick to your values 100%. After reading…
It could be worse
When something bad or annoying happens I’ve been trying to look at it another way. Rather than getting upset that the vet visit was $300, I say to myself “$300 is a lot better than what it would cost if she needed surgery”. Then the $300 sounds like a small sum compared to what it…
How to spot a dropshipping site
I saw someone on Reddit mention a weekender-style bag and how they wanted to get it. The minute I landed on the site, I could tell it was a dropshipper. Since I work with a variety of eCommerce companies, it’s easy for me to tell the real thing from a dropshipper. But for many people…
Want less, feel better
In short: the less you want, the less money you spend and the less time you need to work. If you don’t desire a huge house, a nice car, even small things like buying a soap dish or a new welcome mat, you’ll spend less. When you spend less, you have more money. When you…