A Tip For When Your Boss Has A Weird Idea
When your boss drops an idea that sounds stupid, the real risk is dragging your feet and getting stuck in "told you so" mode. A radio pro from Latvia shared a mindset shift at a…
A Tip For Keeping in Touch Personally and Professionally
Text someone the moment they pop into your head, even if it has been two years since working together. This fits old friends, past collaborators, and anyone a freelancer wants to keep warm without making…
A Tip For Snack Cravings when Dieting (w/ Broadway actor Josh Rivera)
Oatmeal for cravings: Josh Rivera swaps a sweet treat for oats with water, Truvia, and cinnamon when snacky hits after getting home from Rocky Horror Picture Show on Broadway. The move scratches the sweet treat…
A Tip For Visiting Museums
Remembering museum facts can feel impossible on a walking tour or in a packed gallery. When the wall text is nonstop and the brain starts buffering, aim for one great museum takeaway to write down…
A Tip For Breaking a Thought Spiral
Switching rooms to reset focus when spiraling or stuck at a desk works like a quick brain reset. This tip is for anyone distracted while doing email or editing audio while working from home. Music…
From Hamilton Tour to Spielberg to Broadway (w/ Rocky Horror’s Josh Rivera)
Actor and singer Josh Rivera (West Side Story, The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes) joins Daily Tips That May or May Not Help You for a warm, wide-ranging conversation about performance, identity,…
A Tip For Rose bushes: used tea bags for faster blooms
Used tea bags on rose plants can make roses blossom faster with more vibrant colors. Sprinkle the opened tea leaves over a rosebush as the weather warms up, then watch for faster blooms and brighter…
A Tip For Keeping Travel Memories Straight
Arielle Nissenblatt shares a travel memory trick for frequent travelers whose trips start to blur together. Pick one new album, musical artist, podcast, or book for each place, then revisit it later and the trip…
A Tip For Not Being a Jerk (w/ actor Josh Rivera)
Guest tipper Josh Rivera says it straight: “Be nice. Nobody wants to help an asshole.” Rivera is currently on Broadway in The Rocky Horror Show, and shares what rude customers can expect: longer waits and…
A Tip For Freshening a Smelly Garbage Disposal
Citrus peels can keep a kitchen garbage disposal smelling clean without extra cleaners. Toss lemon or orange peels into the disposal periodically to cut lingering food odors and reduce how often the sink needs a…