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TL; DR 13.

How to Dress the Part (101 words)

Dress a notch better than your audience; dramatically better is too distracting. If they are in jeans, wear chinos and a good shirt. It tells people you take them seriously.

Lay out your clothes the night before; it takes a few minutes, and perhaps add a pop of colour for variety. It’s about making an effort for the person you love, your client or the occasion.

Buy fewer, better clothes. A small wardrobe of good pieces that work together looks sharper than a large wardrobe of cheap ones. When in doubt, ask about the dress code. Nobody minds the question.

First action: Tonight, lay out tomorrow’s clothes, shoes polished, with one pop of colour.

TL; DR 12. How to Do Effective Food Shopping (89 words)

Plan the week’s meals, then write a list from the plan. Buy what you will eat; less ends up in the bin, and you avoid a second trip.

I file my plans and recycle those that work well.

Keep a running needs list; when something runs low, add it straight away.

If you use the same supermarket, write your list in aisle order so you walk the shop once without doubling back.

Do not shop when hungry. Hungry shoppers buy more, and they make poor choices, seeking a quick fix.

Buy the staples in bulk; buy the fresh food often.

First action: Plan next week’s meals, then write the shopping list from the plan in aisle order.