For the curious and the busy
Learn Something New.
Even When Life Gets in the Way.
Practical, honest guides for adults who want to pick up new skills — without quitting their day job or sacrificing their weekends.
The Fundamentals
Before diving into a specific skill, these guides cover what actually makes learning stick as a busy adult — whatever you're trying to pick up.
Four Pillars of Learning a New Skill
After years of starting things — some successfully, some not — I think I've worked out what actually determines whether learning sticks. Read this first.
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Why Adults Learn Differently (And Why That's Actually an Advantage)
Children pick up skills effortlessly, or so the story goes. The reality is more interesting — and more encouraging for adult learners.
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How to Choose the Right Sub-Skill (And Why It Changes Everything)
Before you start practising, you need to be specific about what you're actually trying to learn. Here's how to narrow it down.
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Building the Practice Habit (Without Relying on Willpower)
Habit formation is the real work of the first few weeks. Here's what actually makes practice sessions happen consistently.
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Research-backed guides for specific skills, written for real beginners with limited time.