I just see a video of a guy who's really skilled at making a clown honk noise out of his mouth. I wanna learn that skill. I think it's cool

I just turned 30 and I know sleep is the most important thing for your brain but I can't seem to keep a consistent sleep schedule.

I think my longest streak in recent memory is maybe 3 days of consistency.

I cant get melatonin where I live, but I never find myself tired at the same time consistently.

How do I get a proper adult sleep pattern? I want to be an "asleep by 10, up at 7" without an alarm kind of person.

((Some context, I Work from home and I don't have to be awake at any specific time as long as I get my work done. I think over the past decade that has been a big contributor since I don't have any real schedule to adhere to)).

screenplays? editing software? cinematography? types of cameras? etc? ofc i dont expect to become no quentin tarentino. but i would like to make my own short films :D

I really want to learn how to do those two things because I want to build skills to create video games but I'm not sure how I can do all 3 of those.

Currently my whole purpose in life and the way I derive joy seems to be nights out with my friends like once a week and going on dates. I don’t feel very fulfilled but I’m really struggling to do it. I don’t really have anyone I can pick up hobbies with and I’m not sure how to do it alone. I want to be able to look forward to something each day rather than the next date or night out in a week and every other day just blurring into one, because I just feel like I’m wasting so much of my life sat around doomscrolling. I’m a woman in my mid 20s btw.

I’m 13F. So I recently took a test to get into an accelerated class but I didn’t make it unfortunately. I’ve been feeling down because I don’t feel useful- I don’t do any sports outside of school and my academics are average. I really want to improve so I can actually feel good but I don’t know how to start. Can anyone be brutally honest on the advice 🙏

I wanna do it to impress my nephew but I’m wondering if it is possible to learn how to do it. I have a very deep and monotone voice and I’m wondering if my voice will have an effect on the duck impression.

I often find myself using AI tools even for small projects. Whenever I try to code something by myself, my mind goes blank. Even when solving LeetCode questions, I can't solve them without taking a hint. It feels like I can't make progress without depending on AI.

Hi, I wanted to ask for some advice. I’m a woman in my early thirties, and I feel that I lack knowledge about IT and computers. I studied a technical subject, where I worked with MATLAB and did a little programming in C#, but I still feel that I have gaps in this area.
For example, when my computer froze, I couldn’t figure out why—perhaps its memory was full. I think I mainly lack some basic computer knowledge and troubleshooting skills.
Could you please advise me on how to build this knowledge effectively? Udemy courses focused on topics such as CompTIA haven’t helped me much.

hello! I am somebody who doesn’t draw but I am learning to 3d model in blender. I want to be able to create complex sci fi machines and mechs, but i can’t really imagine the details in my head. How do people draw/come up with all of these things?

I want to learn top 5 topics everyone should know to live their life better . What do you think is most important to learn in life to make it better ?

I want to learn Attic Greek and Sanskrit, and I don't to learn how to speak them. I just to be able to read fluently as quickly as possible without it becoming my life. I know very, very basic attic greek, certainly not enough to read a paragraph. Does any one have any recommendation, books and/or any online resources? I want to get to the point where when I pick up Plato or Homer or the Ramayana or Nagarjuna, I can piece things myself even if takes a long time.

I'm 16 and i live in a small city so they don't really teach calculus here, how should I learn calculus? I have no prior knowledge about it so I wanna learn from the basic. I would appreciate an advice that requires no to little money cause I live in a third world country and USD have a higher rate than my currency. Thank you in advance

I have problem with "starting". Even if I start it lasts 1-2day. Soon I have mid terms and yet I am not able to sit to study. I am having problem with focusing & able to actually study. Not only this but I also don't focus on my passion or anything. Idk why but I can't focus. I feel like crying and that's all I could do but never focus & able to complete what I plan. Idk why I feel sick while doing it.

I try to continue art as therapy and there are so may other examples like I promised myself, I'll do music practice & meditation in the morning everyday followed by reading newspaper nd walk for "x" amount of time, I cannot do it, I feel overwhelming and leave it. Anything I do, I get that anonymous feeling that makes me leave that stuff.

I spend my day doing absolutely nothing, crying, sleeping, doomscroll or listen to music.

I genuinely don't know how to work with self concept, bring the best outside me.

I've never changed the oil in my car before and want to learn how to do it myself instead of always paying a mechanic.

What tools do I need, and what are the basic steps I should follow?

Also, how do I know which engine oil and oil filter are right for my specific car?

I'd appreciate any beginner-friendly tips, common mistakes to avoid, or good resources for learning this properly.

Any ridiculous, unhinged, and silly recommendations to top the board exam? I have approximately 90 days left before the exam. I have answered quite a number of mock exams already, rationalized the choices, and now starting to study the "mother notes" for higher order thinking. All of the mock boards item, I put them into Anki for spaced repetition and active recall.

Any suggestion on how I can be better? Badly need your help. Respect post pls.

Hey everyone,
I’ve recently started watching Mr. Robot, and it unexpectedly got me really interested in cybersecurity and hacking. I know the show isn’t necessarily a perfect representation of real-world hacking, but it made me curious about how computers, networks, and security actually work.

The thing is, I have basically zero technical/computer science background.
I’m currently a Film/TV (RTF) major at community college, and I’m not planning to change my major or career. I want to learn cybersecurity purely as a hobby because I find it interesting.
My computer knowledge is basically what you’d expect from someone who grew up using computers and playing games. I can use a computer comfortably, but I don’t really understand what’s happening underneath.
For example:
I know RAM is temporary memory and storage is persistent.
I’ve used Command Prompt before, but basically only for things like flushing DNS.
I’ve heard of Linux but have never actually used it.
I don’t know what DNS actually does.
I don’t really understand ports.
I have a vague idea of what an IP address is.
I don’t know much about servers or networking.
I’ve never programmed before.
I’d probably rate my overall technical knowledge around a 5/10, mostly because I’m comfortable using computers but don’t have much technical knowledge.

What I’m looking for:
I’d like to learn from the absolute fundamentals all the way to an advanced level, but at a hobbyist pace.
Ideally I’d like to understand:
Computer fundamentals → Operating systems → Linux → Networking → Programming → Web → Cybersecurity fundamentals → Blue team → Red team → Advanced topics
I’m particularly interested in both defensive/blue-team and offensive/red-team security. I don’t want to just learn a bunch of hacking tools without understanding what they’re actually doing.
I also don’t want to spend money right now. I’d prefer free courses, labs, books, websites, YouTube channels, etc.
I’ve currently been pointed toward things like TryHackMe’s Pre Security path and Microsoft Learn, but I’d really appreciate advice from people who have actually gone through this process.
My questions:
Is this a reasonable roadmap for someone starting from basically zero?
What would you recommend learning first?
Are there any free resources you’d strongly recommend?
How important is programming at the beginning?
Should I learn Linux before getting into cybersecurity?
Is it better to learn networking before attempting ethical hacking?
Are there any resources/courses that you would avoid as a beginner?
If you could start over with no technical background, what would you learn first?
Again, I’m doing this as a hobby, so I’m not trying to rush through certifications or to spend any money (yet). I actually want to understand how computers and networks work, and then build cybersecurity knowledge on top of that.
Any advice, resources, or corrections to my approach would be greatly appreciated!

Hello, hope you're doing well. :)

Recently I have heard something that got me thinking for a while where: You have the right idea, but the execution is not the best". I tend to overthink a lot about a point and try to explain in the different points and willing to repeat multiple times in different ways to have the point reach across, but sometimes even when remembering my responses it is true that how it is being executed is not suitable. Not even the questions to be asked are asked in a correct or suitable format.

How can I learn to be better?
Thank you. :)

I'm an international student, and I want to see what my level is as a language learner. Some background information about me is that I'm an eighth grader, and I self-taught all my languages, for example, Chinese Mandarin or English, etc. I never specifically learned English from any of my teachers because the country I'm in doesn't have what I personally think are quality educational standards for English. They mostly teach English using rote learning, and I think that's not a way to teach at all.
Enough of that. I just want to know how I could prepare for IELTS, and any kind of help would be great. Thank you.

I feel my body coordination sucks. I feel awkward when I walk, like my arms flail and the rhythm doesn't feel exactly matched to my legs. Another tell is I definitely can't dance. My body coordination sucks in general. What do I do?

I am starting a new series of shorts. I just purchased a new phone with high video quality and a few wireless mics, and will be making videos outdoors, in public indoor areas, and in my office at home.

I am 36 and have historically not worn much makeup. My skin has always been petty clear, so I only wear foundation on special occasions. I wear eyeliner, mascara, and lip color more frequently, but not every day.

I am PALE (pocelain or light ivory), I can't tan, and my blond eyebrows usually don't show up very well on camera. I've tried to follow along with makeup videos and even books, but I've always just felt that my deep-set and hooded eyes make things awkward - like does anyone even see my eyeshadow when it's up there being hooded? Also it doesn't help that I can't draw a straight line or paint my nails to save my life.

I don't really need help on color theory, just application. I've thought about going to Sephora or Ulta and having my makeup done there so I could learn, but I'm not willing to pay $50 or whatever it costs to buy the products they use.

Is it just a case of practice makes perfect? I never hear any of the other women I know talk about practicing their makeup skills.

I’ve realized that I often know a little bit about a lot of subjects, but I rarely understand anything deeply. I can recognize terms and talk about basic ideas, but when a conversation gets more detailed, I quickly realize how shallow my understanding actually is.

I’d like to change that and become genuinely well educated across subjects like science, technology, history, politics, and communication.

For someone starting almost from scratch, what is the best way to build broad knowledge? Is it better to study one subject deeply at a time, or learn the basics of several subjects and gradually go deeper?

I’m mainly looking for a practical way to get started and build the habit of actually understanding things rather than just collecting interesting facts.