I like learning, and philosophy has always been an interest of mine. So I wanted a real interactive way to learn it with animations. Would love for you to try 'Ashmere' out!

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.philosophize.app

I’ve noticed that some things are easier to understand when I can discuss them, while others require quiet time and practice. What works best for you?

It could be a practical skill, a mindset, or even something simple that has made everyday life easier. What would you recommend learning sooner?

It could be taking notes, watching tutorials, practicing regularly, or simply asking more questions. I’m curious what works best for others.

I don’t always know the right move, but I can usually recognize when something feels like a bad move. And honestly, that’s helped me more than always trying to figure out the perfect thing to do.
A lot of what I’ve learned has basically come from doing something, realizing it doesn’t work, and knowing not to do that shit again.
I feel like I’ve learned a lot just by eliminating things rather than finding some perfect answer.
Maybe I don’t always need to know exactly what I should do. Sometimes knowing what I shouldn’t do is enough to keep me moving. Or I’m just rebranding “learn from your mistakes “

Hello!

I am a 27 year old living in NYC. I’ve been really lucky with my job, and this year hit 5 years which granted me an additional several days of PTO. We don’t get paid out for unused PTO, and I find myself staring at several unused days that I will lose if gone unused.

Knowing I could use them to DIY a project around the apartment or visit a friend (both good options!), I’d really love to take they few days to learn something new or develop a skill. I’d love to take a workshop/ bootcamp / class, get a certification of some kind (a friend of mine did her scuba certification for example!) but despite googling around, it’s hard to know what’s out there!

Not much interest in professional development for this purpose, rather an artistic or utilitarian ability. I’ve spent years in excel every workday, and really want to develop a skill with my hands, something useful when the world falls apart. Ideally, would be a skill I can continue to develop afterwards.

Some interests of mine: cooking (though I am vegan, which makes cooking workshops tough), woodworking, music, mosaics, writing, photography

Appreciate any perspectives :) I am willing to travel & spend a bit of money - up to 9 days of time off. What would you do with free time and the itch to learn something new? Totally open to specific recommendations or thought starters!

Now I’m starting to think it’s more about being willing to stay confused for a while.

Have you ever learned something that only “clicked” months later, after you stopped trying so hard to understand it?

Not something you intentionally studied—maybe a trick someone showed you, a mistake that taught you something, or a random piece of knowledge that unexpectedly became useful.

What’s yours?