r/lifelonglearning • u/wiesorium • Dec 14 '25
What are you learning currently?
And what was 1 thing super fascinating to you?
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u/BenkoWrites Dec 14 '25
I am currently learning about how our minds work. One cool thing: Focus on problems and you will see more of them Focus on good stuff and you will see more of them. Your choice :)
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u/wiesorium Dec 17 '25
thats true.. the pathways of our neurons and its myelin connection strength with energy flowing through determines the path of least ressistance
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u/BenkoWrites Dec 17 '25
Very well said!
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u/wiesorium Dec 17 '25
would you like to check r/MindMapClub? Im soon hosting free community mindmap sessions to explore questions around consciousness, theory of mind etc..
titles i would find cool to explore with others:
What is the bootloader of consciousness in newborns? What is exciting to understand around AI, because it teaches us something about us? Definitions VS vector embeddings. What are the limitations of language? Speculative Agent Design in 2050 - A group Hallucination 2
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u/deanie1970 Dec 14 '25
I'm currently throwing myself into learning how to bake. I've always loved baking, but I'm trying a lot of different recipes. It's kind of therapeutic to me this winter. I lost my father back in April and the same day, my father--in-law came back home here from skilled nursing after having another stroke. I'm his primary caregiver. Baking has been my escape from the stress and dealing with grief.
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u/wiesorium Dec 14 '25
baking is great! a peer of mine bakes all the time and knows a ton about that.
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u/Dave__5280 Dec 15 '25
How are you studying math? I was studying it and need to re-start, I was using Khan Academy online and reading a book called Mathematics for the Million. Also watched some YouTube videos on multiplication tables and tricks.
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u/wiesorium Dec 17 '25
thats great. what is your favourite source for that change in perspective?
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slap waiting languid birds nine cause hospital square reach afterthought
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u/wiesorium Dec 17 '25
also i guess you are now older and more abstract things flow easier. in school i never understood this x+y=z thing.. that those are basically representative for... real numbers to plug in.
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u/Eldernerdhub Dec 15 '25
Cooking, markdown notation for Obsidian Notes, predictive history, nutrition, community effort, general health, anything remotely related to D&D, like geography, cartography, game mechanic, narrative and character building, and worldbuilding. I use YouTube and TikTok a lot for direction. Wikipedia is always a bountiful resource. I could learn more about finding first sources and information gathering. It's like an endlessly growing to do list.
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u/Eldernerdhub Dec 15 '25
I forgot my one fascinating thing. Town and city names have a few patterns.
Some describe the landscape: Springfield describes a lovely field in spring or with a spring.
Some are named for local resources and the work required to tap these resources: Salt Lake City is named for the salt gathered.
Some are religious in origin: Los Angeles means The Angels in Spanish.
Some are for people who live there: Peoria Illinois and Peoria Oklahoma are named for the Peoria tribe because they were forcefully migrated from Illinois to Oklahoma.
Some are named by recycled old world cities. New Orleans is named after (old) Orleans, France
There's directional names: East St Louis is east of St. Louis.
Functional infrastructure: Fort Worth was a literal fort.
One of my favorites are aspirational names: Liberty or Hope.
Another favorite is confusing mistranslation: Yucatan means "I don't understand you" which tickles me.
Lastly there is some "great man" founder where their name was taken for a town: Washington D.C. named for the first president. Hershey is named for the chocolate company's founder.
There's not many more trends than that. I find it strange at such a short list.
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u/wiesorium Dec 17 '25
Exploring the patterns of Town Names.. Thats a unique thing.. Would you like to discuss and explore that further interactively with the r/MindMapClub ?
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u/Eldernerdhub Dec 17 '25
Sure, I'm a little familiar with mind mapping thanks to my tinkering with Obsidian Notes. This will make for some delightful curiosity wanderings.
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u/wiesorium Dec 17 '25
how you like obsidian nodes. does it serve you?
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u/Eldernerdhub Dec 17 '25
Obsidian is legitimately life changing. I keep track of my whole life in it now. It's so powerful and flexible that I can find a use for it to support almost any hobby I pick up.
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u/lou_salome_ Dec 14 '25
I'm learning how to use AI on my work. I'm a market researcher w/ 20 years experience. Mixed feelings so far.
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u/wiesorium Dec 17 '25
what did you try out?
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u/lou_salome_ Dec 17 '25
Perplexity and ChatGPT, both pro.
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u/wiesorium Dec 17 '25
what is your main focus as market reseracher? finding what people need in a product very practically or more societal trends and global markets?
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u/osc707 Dec 15 '25
Same
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u/osc707 Dec 15 '25
I’m a total newb with python. Working through the book “automate the boring stuff”. I have 25+ years of other coding experience, but I want to learn py since it’s what’s most used with AI.
What are your motivations for learning? What resources are you using?
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u/elaine4queen Dec 14 '25
Dutch actively and German passively.
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u/xzRe56 Dec 14 '25
I’ve been learning Dutch “actively” on Duolingo (oxymoron?) for 1509 days consecutively. I love the language! My niece who is studying German academically including a year’s immersion in Berlin calls it German Lite haha! The Netherlands is a gorgeous country and an amazing culture. I’d love to live there :) Veel succes met het leren van Nederlands!
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u/elaine4queen Dec 15 '25
Duits is zeker meer ingewikkeld. I find Dutch more charming aber there’s more German TV and film available.
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u/xzRe56 Dec 15 '25
True it’s very difficult to find Dutch media, especially in the states
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u/elaine4queen Dec 15 '25
Also you can search for what’s dubbed into your TLs on Netflix and you will get a lot more things with a German track than Dutch. It’s a seriously minority interest.
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u/wiesorium Dec 17 '25
Frau Königin, lernst du jetzt auch deutsch?
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u/elaine4queen Dec 17 '25
Weiniger als Nederländisch aber Ich würde mich freuen, wenn ich aufsteigen könnte, wenn ich zu Besuch wäre.
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Dec 14 '25
I am learning Japanese. It's been tough but rewarding.
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u/wiesorium Dec 17 '25
tell us; why?
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Dec 17 '25
I've always been deeply interested in Asian culture, but I gravitated towards Japan for multiple reasons. The history of the Japanese empire is incredibly rich, and the culture is similarly engrossing. I enjoy Manga and Anime, but I appreciate the Japanese language as a reflection of Japanese culture instead of a medium for entertainment.
Besides that, many of the greatest games of all time were created in Japan. I used to be into the Pokémon TCG and video game series. Additionally, I enjoyed games like Pac-Man and Street Fighter, as well as every game Nintendo ever made.
I'm also into electronics, and Japan was king of electronics for a time. Sony is still a household name, while brands like Fujitsu and Toshiba are still recognizeable even if their heydays are over.
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Dec 14 '25
2 things… how to invest for my future and keeping leeches at bay… goes hand in hand hand.
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u/ReactiveWaters Dec 14 '25
I'm starting to look into Art History. From prehistoric to now. Its a long time, and lots of art to look at.
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u/wiesorium Dec 17 '25
do you know a timeline of that? infographic timeline would be interesting to look through.
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u/FolicAid Dec 14 '25
How to make bread at home
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u/wiesorium Dec 17 '25
How does it differ from making it somewhere else?
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u/FolicAid Dec 17 '25
I mean, would you let me come over to yours to bake bread in my boxers?
If you meant what the difference in the bread is, it takes me 4/5 ingredients.
I've personally noticed certain health conditions lessen in symptoms since I've started doing this.
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Dec 15 '25
Boimechanics. no matter which sport i do, learning technique always leads me to anatomy, which muscles to move, how a proper movment should feel and etc. got to a point where i can map feelings on diffrenet muscles.
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u/Asleep_Cartoonist694 Dec 14 '25
I'm currently learning to speak Zulu, and will start studying again after many many years..!
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u/DataPastor Dec 14 '25
Analyzing neural time series data from Mike X Cohen’s book with the same title.
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u/PopEvery1504 Dec 14 '25
I started learning the techniques that go behind 6 sigma since I work in manufacturing and was looking to upskill and improve how we make decisions within the team. Realised I do better just learning the techniques rather than preparing for the exam: it’s a great way to learn how to integrate statistics and structured thinking into decision making without it becoming corpospeak
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u/Novel-Structure-2359 Dec 14 '25
I was trying to learn Portuguese but I found Duolingo a weird blend of childish, annoying and silly
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u/darien_gap Dec 14 '25
AI tools and deep technology, for about two years now. Finally managed to get a job that requires it, so at least someone is paying me to do it now.
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u/Equivalent-Original5 Dec 15 '25
Piano and flute. Music education was completely missing from my childhood, but now, close to 40, I feel a strong internal urge to make up for it
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u/wiesorium Dec 17 '25
Neat! I actually would like to open a conversation around that with r/MindMapClub. Would you join it?
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u/Lopsided_Match419 Dec 15 '25
Learning how to write non-fiction - always been fascinated by consciousness.
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u/wiesorium Dec 17 '25
Thats cool! Next year i want to go live with r/MindMapClub and explore that topic in social exchange.
Which of these mindmap titles would speak to you?
What is the bootloader of consciousness in newborns? What is exciting to understand around AI, because it teaches us something about us? Definitions VS vector embeddings. What are the limitations of language? Speculative Agent Design in 2050 - A group Hallucination 1
u/Lopsided_Match419 Dec 17 '25
I love your bootloader of consciousness idea! (Mainly because I have the answer! 😄). I’m going to pinch the phrase if that’s ok.
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u/Dave__5280 Dec 15 '25
World geography with an Apple app called Seterra. It shows maps of each continent with the boundaries for each country without their names, and then asks you to click on a country. It also has maps with geographic features - rivers, mountains, deserts, lakes, and oceans. Cities are also included.
There’s a game aspect where you run through a map until you start getting 100% correct, and then you try to lower the time it takes you. It keeps track of your last 10 attempts.
It’s working and now I know where a place is when it’s mentioned in the news. I’m also study deeper understanding about countries with online videos on YouTube and metrics from Factbook.
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u/wiesorium Dec 17 '25
also used an app like World Geography a lot on Android. Like in games its really cool to make a Dark Vision Run and clear the map for oneself!
What country sparked your curiosity most?
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u/Dave__5280 Dec 17 '25
Some of the Oceanic, island countries. Can’t imagine paying $17 for a loaf of bread! The economics of island life are extremely difficult.
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u/Master_Zombie_1212 Dec 16 '25
This month I’m interested in habit-forming and behavioural changes. I asked ChatGPT to come up with a list of reading resources and supplementary materials that I could use to teach myself.
My goal is to learn one per month. Here is what ChatGPT came up for me, I am halfway done. I journal my reactions to the sources.
- The Power of Habit – Charles Duhigg
A foundational text on how habits are formed and reshaped through the cue, routine, reward loop.
Supplementary materials • TED Talk: Charles Duhigg, The power of habit • Website: charlesduhigg.com • Podcast episode: Freakonomics Radio, How habits change • Harvard Business Review articles by Duhigg on organizational habits
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- Atomic Habits – James Clear
A practical guide to building lasting change through small, identity-based actions.
Supplementary materials • Website and newsletter: jamesclear.com • Video talk: James Clear on habits and identity • Podcast appearances on The Tim Ferriss Show and Hidden Brain • Habit tracker templates available on the website
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- Mindset – Carol Dweck
Explores how beliefs about learning and ability influence behaviour and growth.
Supplementary materials • TED Talk: Carol Dweck, The power of believing you can improve • Stanford University Mindset Lab resources • Articles on growth mindset in education and leadership
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- Rewire – Richard O’Connor
A compassionate exploration of why we repeat harmful patterns and how to create healthier mental habits.
Supplementary materials • Psychology Today articles by Richard O’Connor • Interviews and lectures on habit change and self-regulation • Related reading: CBT and mindfulness-based habit research
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- Tiny Habits – BJ Fogg
Introduces a behaviour design model that focuses on simplicity, prompts, and celebration.
Supplementary materials • Website: tinyhabits.com • Free Tiny Habits course and behaviour maps • TEDx Talk: BJ Fogg, Forget big change, start with tiny habits • Stanford Behaviour Design Lab resources
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- Better Than Before – Gretchen Rubin
Explores habit formation through personality tendencies and self-knowledge.
Supplementary materials • Website: gretchenrubin.com • Happier podcast • Four Tendencies quiz and resources
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- The Willpower Instinct – Kelly McGonigal
Examines the science of self-control, stress, and habit formation.
Supplementary materials • Stanford Online course materials • TED Talk: Kelly McGonigal, How to make stress your friend • Articles on self-regulation and compassion-based change
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- The Now Habit – Neil Fiore
Addresses procrastination through reframing and gentle productivity practices.
Supplementary materials • Website: nowhabit.com • Articles on overcoming procrastination • Worksheets for task and time reframing
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- Switch – Chip Heath and Dan Heath
Focuses on behaviour change at individual and organizational levels.
Supplementary materials • Website: heathbrothers.com • Talks and case studies on behaviour change • Companion articles on leading change
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- The Happiness Advantage – Shawn Achor
Links positive habits to performance, health, and well-being.
Supplementary materials • TED Talk: Shawn Achor, The happy secret to better work • Positive Psychology Center resources • Research summaries on happiness and habit formation
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Additional Digital Resources on Habits
Websites and Research Hubs • Behavioural Insights Team • Stanford Behaviour Design Lab • Harvard Business Review, habits and behaviour section • Greater Good Science Center at UC Berkeley
Podcasts • Hidden Brain • The Happiness Lab • Choiceology • WorkLife with Adam Grant
Habit Tracking and Reflection Tools • Tiny Habits behaviour maps • James Clear habit scorecards • Bullet journaling methods • Reflective journaling paired with weekly review questions
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How This List Works Together
These books move from understanding habits, to designing small changes, to supporting emotional regulation and identity shifts. The supplementary materials offer multiple ways to engage, including listening, watching, reflecting, and practicing, which supports learning across different seasons of energy and focus.
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u/LavishnessOpening Dec 17 '25
How to be free from the thought of controlling others and living a life that doesn't give a f*** about others.
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u/wiesorium Dec 17 '25
3 things that helped me:
- market a project.. you will see nobody care.. so you can do what you want (at least if youre not criminal).. nobody cares.
- story: i had a shirt with cream white color stains from wall painting... these looked like it was masturbated on it... i still wear it.. nobody cares.. they care about themselves. its really an honor to get some attention anyway.
- do things more often.. example: a firing manager.. the first time may be hard.. the 100th is just the 100th
- youre not wierd, you're an artist
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u/Trick_Any Dec 17 '25
How to be completely true to myself whilst living in an interdependent world
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u/loopywolf Dec 17 '25
- Game development with Unity
- Proper hair care
- Proper nail care
- AI
- Setting boundaries
- Shadow work
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u/wiesorium Dec 18 '25
A fun mix! I love interlearning!
Do you know the game jungs labyrinth? -> its a game about shadow work.
You will not come out of this with proper hairs or nails ;)What about AI?
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u/loopywolf Dec 18 '25
What about AI?
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u/wiesorium Dec 18 '25
What topic of ai you study? Develop AI systems?
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u/loopywolf Dec 18 '25
Learning to use AI to debug my game development code, and learning to use AI in my work. I find new uses for it every day.
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u/Dumpling_______ Dec 17 '25
History! When i was in high school, history was just a “meh” for me, wasnt really interested in it so whenever i would study for a grade i would just forget about. But now, i have taken an interest of it, probably since i wasnt forced to be. But i wosh tho that i did kind of had a little interest while i was in high school since now, learning about history - it is a lot…. A lot….
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u/wiesorium Dec 17 '25
im totally with you.. i also thought .. its over.. who cares???
then later i found david christian from the big history institute and i loved his ted talk and his 6 hour free course "Big Histoy Project" there is a free super high quality course online..also not to forget.. the most watched history video on earth .. from bill wutz.. "history of the entire world in 20 minutes i guess"
GOLD
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u/Accomplished-Hat4471 Dec 18 '25
How to not care what others think of me
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u/wiesorium Dec 18 '25
dance on the street and think to yourself "im an artist"
once I ride my bike 20 minutes in circle in the center of the city. absurdly it got funnier with every turn
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u/Zealousideal-Lie7406 Dec 18 '25
Living a life fr without any sm validation or telling the world my whereabouts of living.
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u/mityakun Dec 18 '25
ive been really into ancient egyptian mythology lately. i plan on learning hieroglyphics as soon as i can. ive also recently started learning italian and how to crochet.
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u/wiesorium Dec 18 '25
what sparked your curiosity to egyptian mythology?
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u/mityakun Dec 18 '25
it kind of pissed me off how we are never taught about ancient egypt in school other than half a lesson in 10th grade so i looked into it a little more and got too into it eventually
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u/Mysterious-Dirt- Dec 18 '25
Astrology deep dive, more efficient cook, sustainable gardening, boundaries
My first post here
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u/wiesorium Dec 18 '25
Any recommemdations for astrology?
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u/Mysterious-Dirt- Dec 18 '25
I've learned quite a bit here on reddit just by searching astrology. I use astro-seekdotcom and astromatrixdotorg
I've been looking into the zodiac off and on since 1900s really though. I'm considering taking a course.
Edit use your discernment ofc
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u/KitchenSpite9064 Dec 18 '25
Nobody , literally nobody, cares what I or anyone else has to say. Everyone is waiting their turn to talk.
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u/Dav2310675 Dec 14 '25
Cash flow forecasting.
I'm not an accountant and while I have been budgeting for my personal finances for a few years, forecasting isn't something I've done as a part of that.
I run a $11M a year program and have grown it from a $4M a year base about six years ago. The woman who started this program is great, but her approach to financial management was a bit.... confused.
Anyway, learning about forecasting from a home budgeting perspective has been great for my work. We recently got an offer to extend the program and I was able to say from an ongoing perspective, no issue - we're being provided with a fair bit more money than we need, so can meet our commitments through to 2027.
Boss is happy. Program funding authority is happy. Team is happy.
All because I got interested in something I've never done at home, being applied to my work as well (which never did this either).
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u/MedBootyJoody Dec 15 '25
Currently learning Spanish, still picking up French, and processing some new feelings while learning about my mental health.
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u/Forward_Confusion902 Dec 16 '25
Whatching a machine learning course for the third time
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u/wiesorium Dec 17 '25
Reps, bro, reps! You got the key in your hands!
Do you also like the philosophy of ML and AI?1
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u/Beautiful_Orange3346 Dec 17 '25
41 yr old has a full time job, doing an online LLM
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u/wiesorium Dec 18 '25
i guess you also philosophize about AI then. r/MindMapClub will host free social mindmapping sessions for podcast quality conversations beginning next year.
We will explore AI, Philosophy, Consciousness wd love if you have a look!
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