Resources
None of this is expert advice. It's what people worked out for themselves, usually the hard way — what actually helped, and what they'd tell someone standing where you are. Take what fits and leave the rest.
Use a library card to access Mango Languages for free to learn languages like Japanese or Korean.
It offers over 70 languages and one user considers it better than Duolingo.
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Listen to the podcast 'Ologies' for simplified explanations of complex topics.
There are good podcasts that dumb things down.
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Consult free online PDF military field manuals for survival tips and equipment maintenance.
There are hundreds or thousands of them covering topics from basic survival to tank maintenance.
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Use Radio Garden to find global internet radio stations by scrolling around a globe interface, avoiding the need to manually search for specific stations.
The globe interface allows you to scroll around the planet to find stations without googling.
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Watch Nat's What I Reckon YouTube videos to learn how to cook risotto without intimidation.
The chef makes risotto look un-intimidating.
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Watch YouTube videos featuring various rice cooker dishes to ensure meal variety.
Videos show different dishes, providing variety.
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When general self-improvement videos mention specific skills like posture or eye contact, search YouTube for targeted tutorials on those topics.
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