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What topic are you least qualified to give advice about, and what is your advice on it?

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I am robustly unqualified to give marriage advice.

My best marriage advice, however, is to set aside one hour of "meta time" per month. "Meta time" means time you dedicate toward talking about the marriage itself, what's working, and what's not.
 
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I have no knowledge about the mobile device industry, but my advice to the industry is: make a two sided phone, with a regular photo/video optimised screen on the front, and an e-ink screen on the back. Place a nice hinge point on side, so it can fit in a simple book cover style wallet.

My reason for the dual screens: most tasks don't need a power hungry screen, and E ink is easier on the eyes, but having a regular screen for the occasional video is handy.
 
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Ohhh, interesting.

I'll start with least qualified and then figure out the advice.

Least qualified to give advice about being a charismatic public speaker.

My advice: Make sure you are allowing time to turn energy inward and nurture the inner wisdom you draw from, and also remember and take care with the power you have over others.
 
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Least qualified to give financial advice.

My advice: Never keep all of your eggs in one basket, lest the basket tumble along with all of your eggs. Best to safe-keep a few in various locations for the security of the occasional breakfast.
 
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This thread is hilarious, I love it.
I'm unqualified at everything, so don't listen to me.
Unless it's about being awesome, then I know my shiii.
 
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ultrauber said:
It's been done! (In 2014.)

https://www.cnet.com/reviews/yotaphone-2-review/

I think the market doesn't work out because nobody reads anymore.
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I think that particular phone suffered from a very high price, poor quality, it was neither android nor apple, and it was niche.

The above said, I don't know if what I want would sell. I just think it's a better feature than five camera lenses.
 
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I've thought of another one: business sense (though I'm learning due to compulsory circumstances outside of my control).

Advice: After every substantial oral conversation with employees or clients, do yourself a favor and summarize what was said in an email and CC everyone involved. It adds a layer of protective padding just in case anyone ever tries to come back to misconstrue things, and bite you in the ass.
 
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AureaMediocritas said:
Advice: After every substantial oral conversation with employees or clients, do yourself a favor and summarize what was said in an email and CC everyone involved. It adds a layer of protective padding just in case anyone ever tries to come back to misconstrue things, and bite you in the ass.
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Sage advice for the CYA reasons, and also for the documentary/records/memory of sequence of events reasons.

When someone comes to you and starts freewheeling, stop them and say “email me,” or alternately, after they are done, send them a summary email and ask for confirmation you understood things correctly.

Also know doing this will piss some people off. ;)

Cheers,
Ian
 
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aeon said:
Sage advice for the CYA reasons, and also for the documentary/records/memory of sequence of events reasons.

When someone comes to you and starts freewheeling, stop them and say “email me,” or alternately, after they are done, send them a summary email and ask for confirmation you understood things correctly.

Also know doing this will piss some people off. ;)

Cheers,
Ian
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Somehow, I've mastered the diplomatic way of pissing people off because even when they want to shoot darts, they smile and mumble under their breath as they do exactly what is expected. I find that the more disclosure and accountability you provide, the more it angers those who prefer under-the-table-handshake-deals. I don't tolerate hidden agendas very well, and I always know. :smirkcat:

Full-disclosure is just a better way of doing things, in my opinion.
 
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AureaMediocritas said:
Somehow, I've mastered the diplomatic way of pissing people off because even when they want to shoot darts, they smile and mumble under their breath as they do exactly what is expected. I find that the more disclosure and accountability you provide, the more it angers those who prefer under-the-table-handshake-deals. I don't tolerate hidden agendas very well, and I always know. :smirkcat:

Full-disclosure is just a better way of doing things, in my opinion.
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Agreed, and I note the bull’s-eye on your back is quite similar to mine. :) Such is the risk of championing transparency, and that which it implies, suggests, and supports.

Watch Out,
Ian
 
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I'm not qualified for or knowledgeable about fixing cars.
I will probably attempt spellcasting before even opening the hood.
 
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I think dating apps are far safer than meeting random people in a bar, or at the gym, college etc. I find it infinitely baffling when I tell older people about dating apps and they go, "Isn't that unsafe, meeting STRANGERS from the INTERNET?" It's way safer than just going out with whoever you run into on the street! With a dating app, you can talk anonymously for weeks before even exchanging phone numbers if you really want to vet the person.

The downside is, of course, that you are basically judged only on your photos, so dating apps cause much more uniform sorting by attractiveness tier than traditional dating did.
 
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I'm least qualified to give advice on hairstyles. I typically brush through the waves and leave it free-flowing.

Advice: Carefully watch how the hair stylist wields their tools on the person prior to you before you take a seat. If the other person walks past and it's a mess, then feign an emergency and get out of there lest you end up wearing a hat for the next month. That is, unless you really like wearing hats.
 
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Anomaly said:
I typically brush through the waves and leave it free-flowing.
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So in other words, you have achieved absolute mastery.

In my book, anyway. :)

Cheers,
Ian
 
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I'm least qualified to give advice about playing sports or fitness.

Advice: Try it once and if you don't like it, move on! Not every exercise or fitness program is for everyone. Don't let anyone tell you that you must follow their routine or it won't work. Everyone is different, including their bodies and how it responds to different forms of physical activity. Some people work extremely hard to see the results that seem to come easy, while others are quite gifted and don't have to put as much effort or the effort comes more easily. Lastly, everyone's choice of physical activity or fitness is their own business, not for others to comment on or judge.
 
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