- Persuasion: Mention an idea in passing then wait a week or two. Mention it again in terms of "you know that idea you had ...". This is a surprisingly effectiv

- Persuasion: Mention an idea in passing then wait a week or two. Mention it again in terms of "you know that idea you had ...". This is a surprisingly effective hack on stubborn managers. If they think they'll get the credit for an idea, then they are much more likely to go along with it. - Drink a glass of water when you first wake up. It will curb the temptation for high carb breakfast foods and reduce coffee intake. - If you have annual reviews, write a list of your accomplishments for the past year and send it to your boss about a month before reviews are done. - 10% rule: Allocate 10% of your work time to pet projects that make you happy. The projects should be for the company, and if you have to put in extra hours to find the time, do it. Don't tell anyone about them until they are completed/successful. Bury the failures. This tactic puts a little control and satisfaction back into your life if you have a job that sucks. - Barter: You'd be surprised where it works. I got a $100 off a jacket at Nordstrom doing this and $50 off a TV. - Pasta: If you're on a ramen budget, bulk pasta is just as cheap and more nutritious.