Quick Hits: Learn to spot fools. The importance of the advice asterisk. Fascinating micro-homes.

• Have you ever worked with a fool? I’ve worked a with a couple, but it took me while to figure out what I was dealing with. It was one of those situations where my bad judgment at the time has taught me better judgment to use now. Here, skip a step. Learn these 12 ways to spot a fool. And when you’ve identified a fool, treat them like one.

• *Understand that treating your fool boss like a fool will probably get you fired. And treating a fool policeman like a fool will probably get you arrested, at best.

• I was reminded recently that even the best advice needs a couple of situational asterisks, and it helps if you don’t leave them off.

• I’m interested in the micro-house movement. I’m not looking to move into one or anything, but I’m always impressed with the creative use of space when you have restricted square footage. For example, I’m sure I’ve hit this 68 square foot guest house before, which is both claustrophobic and amazing. Another one that caught my eye was this stylish dorm style space designed to fit within the same dimensions as an Italian prison cell. Yikes and wow.