Stop Answering "What's Your Greatest Weakness" with Badly-Spun Positives

or “I’m a perfectionist!") is something you’ll hear often from career coaches. The truth is, just stop. Every interviewer everywhere has heard it before, and would rather you just be honest. This is one of those job hunting tips that’s often repeated. But so have most interviewers, and at this point, those answers sound cliche and disingenuous. Ignore This Commonand AwfulCareer Advice| US News Money Photo bySamuel Mann.

January 20, 2015 · 1 min · 68 words · Stephanie Lewis

Stop Complaining About How Hard You Work

I’m so overworked." It’s such a common mantra that it could almost become a motto for some of us. As personal finance site Studenomics points out, complaining about work is usually pretty disingenuous. In either case, complaining doesn’t solve the problem. First, you oughta stop talking about how hard you work. Too many of my friends complain about work and how they’re stressed out. You don’t work hard enough. I’m calling you out because I see all of you slacking off and watching sports....

January 20, 2015 · 1 min · 123 words · Brittany Coleman

The Best Types of Bras for Different Types of Clothing

Certain types of bras, however, work better with certain tops. Here are the best bras for different types of clothing. It doesn’t have any frills that would be visible under a t-shirt. Sports:You’re probably familiar with sports bras already. Consider a racerback design since it offers more support. confirm to match the level of support to your activitywalking needs lighter support than running. Bandeau:Great for tops that have small or no straps or that have large armholes....

January 20, 2015 · 1 min · 153 words · Gloria Wright

The Seven Golden Rules for Collaborating with Great People

I’ve been on both sides of the management coinboth being told what to do and now managing others. Currently, I’m CEO ofUpdateZen, and in the past, I’ve reported to a CEO. Let’s dig in. Golden Rule #1: Treat Everyone with Respect Sounds obvious, but you’d be surprised. In any event, great management and teamwork starts here. In short, when you treat people with respect, they end up liking you more....

January 20, 2015 · 4 min · 642 words · Brandon Garrison

The Urban Photographer's Daily Bag

Reader Long Nguyen shares his bag, which includes everything he needs without any filler. The bag’s aLowepro Urban Reporter 150. Photos must be at least at least 640x360. If yours catches our eye, we might just feature it! The Urban Shooter Bag - Mirrorless edition|Lifehacker Go Bag Show and Tell Flickr Pool

January 20, 2015 · 1 min · 52 words · Dawn Fleming

This Guide Teaches Designers How to Set the Mood with Lines

Designers have a tough job, conveying ideas without words. Mood Lines: Setting the Tone of Your Design| Zeven Design viaFast Company

January 20, 2015 · 1 min · 21 words · Michele Gomez

This Map Shows the Amount of Snow It Takes to Cancel School

Snow days can be nightmares for working parents. Snow Days| Alexandr Trubetskoy viaThe Atlantic

January 20, 2015 · 1 min · 14 words · Robert Hodge

Use a Padded Jump Rope to Prevent Calluses At the Gym

Calluses on your hands from the gym are both blessing and a curse. On one side, they’re a sign that you’ve been lifting regularly. On the other, they’ll ruin the smoothest of hands and might be difficult to get rid of. Here’s a novel trick to prevent them. Use a knife to cut off the padding. Then, wrap the padding around any barbell. The Amazing Hack for Lifters| Fitocracy Image byDrew Stephens....

January 20, 2015 · 1 min · 72 words · Lori Moore

Why It's So Hard to Find Fulfilling Work (and How to Look for It)

In our modern world, our work means something more to us than it did to our ancestors. This video fromThe School of LifeYouTube channel explores the modern concept that work should bring fulfillment along with security. Yet many of usdream of pursuing our passionsor living off of our own creations. Like work is only a grind that’s slowly wearing them down. Know yourself:Filter through your tastes by listing everything you’ve ever enjoyed doing or making....

January 20, 2015 · 1 min · 180 words · Katrina Kelley

"Don't Strip the Screw"

Sometimes real productivity is more about knowing when to take a break, not when to push forward. The authorNicholas Carlsonrevealed his writing process in a recent article at Business Insider. All in all, he managed to write a 93,000-word book in about six weeks. So I imagined my brain was a screw that I didn’t want to strip. When you hit a great deal of resistance, don’t keep twisting with more force....

January 19, 2015 · 1 min · 105 words · Scott Hurst

Add More Storage to Your Kitchen with Side Shelves

This increases the storage space you have without intruding too much into your living space.

January 19, 2015 · 1 min · 15 words · Candice Armstrong

Ask an Expert: All About Custom PC Building

And here to discuss PC building is Linus Sebastian, who you may know fromLinusTechTips. Or keeping it under you budget. Depends on your needs! The Q&A is now over. Thanks for all your questions and be careful attaching that heat sink. Have an expert you’d like to see participate?Email us.

January 19, 2015 · 1 min · 50 words · Blake Cochran

Boost Your "Lucky Breaks" by Becoming a More Memorable Person

As Lifehacker alum Adam Dachis explains on Awkward Human, we often attribute fortuitous opportunity to luck. Even if you think you’ve all but conquered a specific topic, consider what else you could learn. Staying open not only ingratiates you with others, but it helps you notice chance as well. Of course, being a more memorable person won’t help you win at blackjack. But it can help you increase the likelihood that a “lucky” opportunity will come across your path....

January 19, 2015 · 1 min · 92 words · Joshua Swanson