google tricks

you have access to the largest repository of knowledge ever assembled in human history. and you're using it to type "why does my back hurt" like a goddamn neanderthal.

the problem nobody talks about

google isn't the bottleneck. you are. the information is there -- buried under ads, clickbait, and SEO garbage. the difference between finding a real answer in 10 seconds versus 10 minutes comes down to knowing a handful of simple tricks.

most people never bother to learn them. they just scroll and scroll, clicking random links, hoping the algorithm blesses them with something useful.

search like you mean it

here's what changes everything:

• exact match quotes: searching "intermittent fasting 16:8 results" returns only pages with that exact phrase, not random articles about fasting or the number 16
• minus operator: best productivity apps -listicle -affiliate strips out the garbage content farms trying to sell you something
• site filter: site:reddit.com how to negotiate salary gives you real human experiences instead of corporate HR fluff
• filetype search: filetype:pdf cognitive behavioral therapy workbook finds actual resources, not blog posts about resources

combine them. "stoic philosophy" site:reddit.com -motivation -quotes gets you actual discussions, not inspirational poster nonsense.

why this matters more than you think

information asymmetry is the root of most disadvantage. the person who finds better answers faster makes better decisions. better decisions compound over time into a fundamentally different life.

this isn't about being a tech nerd. it's about refusing to be ignorant when ignorance is now a choice.

your move

spend 15 minutes today learning google's advanced search operators. bookmark the ones that matter. next time you have a question, use them instead of your usual lazy search. notice how much faster you find what you actually need.

superhuman intelligence isn't about your brain. it's about knowing how to access what's already out there.

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