I’ll be returning to the “We Ask, You Answer” series sometime in the near future; my schedule just got too complex to keep up with them, and rather than do a shoddy job for the sake of just doing it, I decided to suspend the series until I could give it more of my attention.
However, I need your assistance! This Thursday (April 24, 2008), I’m recording a special “Question and Answer” version of Lifehack Live. Rather than interview a guest, I thought it would be fun to answer Lifehack readers questions, both previously sent in and live on the air.
So this week’s “We Ask, You Answer” question is:
- What are your questions? What do you struggle with, what hacks are you looking for, what do you wish you could figure out?
You can drop your questions into the comments on this post, or call in live, Thursday morning at 10:00 am Pacific Daylight Time, at (347) 838-8244. I’m hoping to have some fun with this — even at the risk of creating a complete disaster. We’ll see…
My wife and I have the following questions:
How to deal with dry cracked heels?
What is a the best meal replacement bar to pack when on an international trip?
What are some good ways to end a business e-mail other than best regards?
What is the water filter system for drinking water?
Driving tips – for example always see the rear tires of the car in front of you when stopped to give proper spacing
I won’t be there so I leave my question here : what can I do to help me find my purpose in life ?
Keep up the philosophical posts…those things that help add meaning and clarity to this world of chaos.
Also, similarly thoughtful advice on specific new gadgets would be cool…like “Who really needs an iPhone?”, or somethings like that.
So with all the corporate companies trying to be more green, why are they not doing the most simple, cost effective and greenest thing ever of letting their employees work from home just 1 time a week or even once every two weeks? What is the best way to convey this message to your employer? When I work from home I get more done, it lowers my blood pressure from not driving and saves me money in gas and wear and tare in my car.
How about “hacking your debt” – seems topical, no?
I’m curious about workday rituals. How do people start and end their workdays?
I guess a lot of people plan their day somehow, can’t start without coffee etc.
For me, I can’t leave till I’ve backed up everything – I’m paranoid about losing data!
“How do I find the best GTD software (or solution) for me?” See this post in your forum:
Best GTD Software List?
Now that Listible is dead, your two Lifehack “GTD software list” articles now lead nowhere in particular on this site. A new article on that subjsct should be easy and would fix that problem forever, keeping your links intact.
Note: The GTD Software List mentioned in the forum post only addresses half the need. The other half is finding systems that are made up of different little pieces, habits, or combinations of software, paper planners, etc. A comprehensive list of those with some whay to classify them is also being gathered by my company to help folks out.
Maybe two articles are in order…?
I’ve been looking into volition, impulse control, ego depletion etc. A recent New York Times article (Tighten your belt, sharpen your mind) put me on to Baumeister’s research on the subject, but I’d like to hear more about the science of getting started, the neurology of taking an active role.
I struggle with my own inclination to be passive, and also suffer from procrastination. I think a little better understanding might help me a lot.
How do you move from planning to action? I love making plans but am terrible in executing them. I just plan, let time go by, then make more plans. It’s ridiculous but I’m a planning addict :) I like the “perfection” of a plan on paper, but it breaks my little organized heart to see the plan get all mucked up in the impossibility of day-to-day life. I’m not sure whether it’s commitment, laziness, impossible standards or something else. Love to know how others work with this issue.
How do you deal with stress from an event in the far future. I’m a Junior in high school and i’m stressed over college life. How will I fit in? Will I do well in college? There is very little that I can do with now, but college is on my mind at all times (I even blog about it). How can I just chill about my coming transition.
Quick one, I know I have symptoms of ADHD and I do not really want to be on meds. I know what I should do but I never do the right thing. I have tons of personal problems caused by my personality. How do I approach my life?
This is not something I struggle with, BUT I would like to know what you think the one most important trait is that a person should adopt if they wish to be successful.
My opinion is that it is “belief in yourself”.
I’d like to know what you think.
Thanks
Mr Achievement
Stanley F. Bronstein
Attorney, CPA, Author, Blogger & Professional Motivational Speaker
I’d like to know the best ways to get traffic to a budding blog.
How to get people to stop interrupting me when I’m talking to them?
Effective ways to be assertive?
I am interested in hacks for teachers. I just discovered the entire lifehacks concept in this past month (I know, I’m way behind the times) and I’ve been applying it to my organization at my high school. I would love to learn about teacher-specific stuff.
What is the best way to plan for a major life goal or transition? (For example: moving, changing jobs or career fields, researching/applying/attending college or graduate school, learning a new language, researching / planning long-term travel, planning a wedding, planning for the arrival of a child).
I know that there are resources for all of these things individually, but is there one/a few best methodical approaches to attacking a major goal / transition? After deciding on our goals, how do we determine the best ways to fit a goal / transition into our lives? How to get advice on what to do first, second, third? Tips and tricks for sticking with long-term goals? etc.
I consider myself an early adopter and have been using the Archos 605 wifi for several months, along with the DVR base station. I have been looking for interesting uses for my Archos and there are many, but I would like to know some legitimate “hacks” or non-standard uses for the device.
The Archos lacks widespread popularity in the U.S. and hacks are rare. I would like to know about using a full keyboard/wireless keyboard with the DVR station USB input and other uses (hacks) using the usb input with other devices. I would also like to know how to use the Archos wireless interface to remotely access the programs on my home tv via the internet (live a slingbox). I see so many possibilities for the Archos but find few of these possibilities being explored.