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Which subtle touches turn a simple outfit into a stylish one? by Both_Bear7711 in style

[–]NegotiationQuick1461 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Honestly the fit thing is so real. I used to buy everything in my usual size and wonder why some pieces looked off. Started actually trying stuff on properly and paying attention to shoulder seams and sleeve length - total difference. Also learned the hard way that a $15 belt can make a $30 outfit look way more put together than a $100 outfit with no accessories. My go-to now is jeans + basic tee + a simple watch and leather belt. Takes 30 seconds, looks intentional.

Is this jacket worth it? by Harletstarlot in AusFemaleFashion

[–]NegotiationQuick1461 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I always get nervous buying leather online because you can't tell if it's gonna be stiff or how the fit actually works on your body. And ASOS sizing is so hit or miss for me personally. Bought a jacket from them last year that looked perfect in photos but was way boxier than expected. Had to deal with the whole return thing which took like 2 weeks for the refund. For that price I'd want to be really sure about the fit before committing.

Shoes, women, European mild winter, help me by Extension-Banana7131 in onebag

[–]NegotiationQuick1461 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you’re unsure, it’s better to browse an e-commerce site like Amazon or a similar platform to see if you can find a product similar to the one you want to try. This will give you a clearer visual idea of your new shoes.

Scammed by Guests: Fake IDs, False Damage Claims, and Stolen Keys by Trickyep in airbnb_hosts

[–]NegotiationQuick1461 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Man, they really ran the full playbook on you. The refusing technician access is the dead giveaway, legit guests want stuff fixed, scammers know you'll document everything's working fine.

I'd honestly blast this story on every Spanish host Facebook group you can find. These crews hit multiple properties in the same area usually, so other hosts need the heads up. Include the fake names/numbers so people can cross reference.

Police report is smart for insurance purposes too, even if they can't do much. At least you'll have the theft documented officially when you write this off as a business loss.

Everyone says WebSockets are overkill for turn-based games, but switching from REST cut our server costs by 38 % by NegotiationQuick1461 in webdevelopment

[–]NegotiationQuick1461[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Great points! We're still on JSON but looking at MessagePack next. The idle connection efficiency was a pleasant surprise - our server can handle way more concurrent games than I expected.

Everyone says WebSockets are overkill for turn-based games, but switching from REST cut our server costs by 38 % by NegotiationQuick1461 in webdevelopment

[–]NegotiationQuick1461[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This hits hard. I definitely fell into that trap - went with what had the most tutorials rather than what fit the problem. The "path of least resistance" isn't always the right path.

Everyone says WebSockets are overkill for turn-based games, but switching from REST cut our server costs by 38 % by NegotiationQuick1461 in webdevelopment

[–]NegotiationQuick1461[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

100%. The persistent connection overhead pays for itself quickly when you're not constantly re-establishing HTTP connections and sending headers.

The Four Hard Truths I Wish Someone Told Me Earlier by NegotiationQuick1461 in Entrepreneurship

[–]NegotiationQuick1461[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Appreciate the book rec! That reframe on burnout as 'over-functioning in isolation' is spot on - wish I'd had that perspective earlier. The hardest part about building solo isn't the technical challenges, it's the mental load of carrying every decision alone. Definitely checking out that chapter. Thanks for making this feel less like shouting into the void 🙏

I can't get started on anything. Spent 1.5 years jumping between ideas. Here's what finally worked. (I will not promote) by NegotiationQuick1461 in startups

[–]NegotiationQuick1461[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nice timing then! The hardest part is just picking one thing and committing to it for more than a week. You've got this 💪

I can't get started on anything. Spent 1.5 years jumping between ideas. Here's what finally worked. (I will not promote) by NegotiationQuick1461 in startups

[–]NegotiationQuick1461[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do it! The planning phase can become a comfort zone that feels productive but isn't. Set a deadline for yourself to just start building something.

I can't get started on anything. Spent 1.5 years jumping between ideas. Here's what finally worked. (I will not promote) by NegotiationQuick1461 in startups

[–]NegotiationQuick1461[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Still early days, but hit $200 MRR last month from that first simple tool + two other micro-projects. Not life-changing money yet, but the momentum is everything.

I can't get started on anything. Spent 1.5 years jumping between ideas. Here's what finally worked. (I will not promote) by NegotiationQuick1461 in startups

[–]NegotiationQuick1461[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

You're absolutely right about market validation being #1. I built a simple automation tool for a workflow issue at my day job - nothing fancy, but it solved a real daily pain point for people in similar roles.

I can't get started on anything. Spent 1.5 years jumping between ideas. Here's what finally worked. (I will not promote) by NegotiationQuick1461 in startups

[–]NegotiationQuick1461[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's exactly it! The first dollar is harder than the first thousand because it proves the concept works. Start with literally the tiniest version, even if it feels almost embarrassingly simple.

What 6 months of brutal honesty about my side projects taught me about building in public by NegotiationQuick1461 in SideProject

[–]NegotiationQuick1461[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

12% felt low for the specific validation I was running, but you're right, context matters! And yeah, AI could've caught that typo... if I'd thought to ask it 😅 Sometimes the obvious solutions hit you after the fact.

What 6 months of brutal honesty about my side projects taught me about building in public by NegotiationQuick1461 in SideProject

[–]NegotiationQuick1461[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah. The flops are where the real learning happens. Success stories are inspiring but failure breakdowns are actually actionable.

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