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    <pre class="document-text">## Time

&gt;why fast&lt;

	it spreads because it’s obvious and useful
		students and young people already searching “what should I learn?”
		need quick direction, not another endless scroll
		each mention in a dorm, group chat, or Discord reaches dozens instantly

	replacement for empty habits
		people quitting addictions need something real to do right away
		learnstuff.today gives direction without pressure
		small skills fill the space that used to be wasted

	clear and easy hook
		“confused where to start? start here” works because it’s true
		short message, low effort, instantly relatable

	multiple projects moving at once
		learnstuff.today grows alongside calm.college and reasonable.diet
		same tone, same energy, same volunteers
		each project amplifies the others — calm, cheap, practical, human

	memes and posters
		simple, repeatable, easy to remix
		one image or message → a whole classroom or dorm checks it out
		the idea travels fast because it helps


## Prerequisites

	new website live
		minimal build → clear layout, easy to browse on phones
		Obsidian Publish or simple static site
		populated with first pathways across major streams
		ready to expand without redesign

	starter pack
		poster and meme templates → easy to print, easy to remix
		short domain name + QR code → works anywhere
		shared visuals match Calm.College and Reasonable.Diet

	clear volunteer loop
		curators → collect and tag resources
		collators → turn notes or voice messages into short guides
		ambassadors → post, share, and show others how to contribute

	early content
		seeded by Peaceful Foundation projects
		skills that connect to real needs → cooking, cleaning, self-care, craft
		quick wins prove value and set tone


### Creating guides

	initial contributors
		first guides written and recorded by Peaceful volunteers
		students and community members share what they already know
		starting simple → basic life skills, small creative projects, calm habits

	resource curation
		core pathways seeded with free, best-in-class materials
		LanguageTransfer, Instructables, FreeCodeCamp, and similar open resources
		each guide ends with practical next steps and links to real projects

	voice note flow
		people send WhatsApp voice notes or short clips
		AI summaries create draft entries → humans tidy tone and links
		low-barrier way for anyone to contribute, even without writing

	sharing and feedback
		guides circulate among students, small groups, and Discords
		each addition adds proof of value and new contributors
		process itself spreads awareness — learning by making

	mutual support
		many authors come from addiction recovery or burnout
		creating useful things replaces compulsive scrolling
		learning becomes part of getting better


### hello world

The site should not try to catalogue everything. It should feel curated, almost like a calm shelf of good tools: “start here, then try this, then go outside and do one tiny thing.”

I’d sharpen it around three jobs:

“I’m restless, what can I do in five minutes?”
“I want to become more capable, where do I start?”
“I quit something, what do I replace it with?”

	soft launch
		shared first through EasyPeasy, Calm.College, and Quiteasily
		natural crossover → same tone, same people, same calm energy
		first mentions appear in Discord chats and student groups

My practical evaluation: build it sooner rather than later, but keep it tiny. Maybe 50 excellent starter pages across the nine streams, each with one best free resource, one tiny action, and one “try next” link. No accounts. No feed. No gamification sludge. Just a little lantern in the fog.

	first posters
		“confused where to start? start here” on whiteboards, dorm doors, and common rooms
		printouts beside microwaves, library noticeboards, café walls
		short domain name easy to remember and share

	early examples
		students filming small things → cooking cheap meals, fixing clothes, tying knots
		videos and memes flow between campuses
		the humour stays → practical, calm, and slightly self-aware

	word-of-mouth
		someone says “that’d be a good one for LearnStuff.Today”
		others add it immediately
		the site becomes a shorthand for doing instead of scrolling

	visible proof
		people use it, share results, and talk about what they tried
		learning starts to look normal again


### In a rush

	small snowball forming
		multiple Peaceful projects moving at once
		students, volunteers, and friends cross-post guides and ideas
		posters and memes appear faster than we can count them

	crossover momentum
		learnstuff.today links naturally with calm.college and reasonable.diet
		study circles become skill-sharing sessions
		people try cooking, mending, or learning languages together
		the same calm tone carries across everything

	ambassadors
		students host small “learn something” gatherings
		bring a friend, share a quick skill, post a short clip
		no formality — just people doing things together

	tools emerging
		better and more fully featured website
		printable summaries and group activity sheets
		study and hobby Discords link directly to relevant guides
		each improvement makes it easier to start

	sideways growth
		project expands through networks, not marketing
		local circles, dorms, and friend groups all adding to the map
		learning becomes a quiet social habit


### cool

	learning becomes social again
		people start posting what they made or learned for fun
		short clips → “three things you can learn in five minutes”
		it’s easy, low-stakes, and a bit funny

	peer invitations
		light, casual → “come along, it’s chill”
		friends tag each other in new guides
		joining feels like part of ordinary conversation

	visible proof
		videos and memes show people actually using skills
		fixing things, cooking, creating, trying again
		the results look human, not staged

	library growing
		more submissions every week
		voice notes, small tutorials, and short articles
		pathways deepen naturally — from simple hacks to broader skills

	continuity
		students move fluidly between projects
		LearnStuff.Today → Calm.College → Reasonable.Diet
		learning and wellbeing treated as the same pattern


### uncool

	recognition arrives quietly
		educators, NGOs, and wellbeing programmes start linking to it
		it appears in newsletters, podcasts, and small media spots
		never framed as a movement — just a good, free resource

	universities
		add it to student wellbeing and exploration pages
		use it to promote curiosity and low-cost enrichment
		staff quietly recommend it in tutorials and clubs

	NGOs and educators
		point to it as an open learning tool
		share guides during community events and outreach
		the calm presentation makes it accessible to anyone

	media
		student papers, podcasts, and local radio cover the idea
		the phrase “learn something today” starts to sound familiar
		visible cultural presence without hype

	cultural normality
		it’s no longer trendy — it’s just there
		a place people go when they want to learn or reset
		peer-led, transparent, and permanently uncool


### Learning is cool

	it settles into everyday life
		people keep using it without thinking about it
		new guides appear naturally as friends share what they know
		learning becomes something people do together again

	calm overlap
		Reasonable.Diet handles food and health
		Calm.College holds community and wellbeing
		LearnStuff.Today fills the quiet space between — what to do next

	shared culture
		the same humour, tone, and low-stakes curiosity across projects
		some come from recovery, others from study, some just from boredom
		all find the same steady rhythm → learning, calm, contribution

	long tail
		NGOs, clubs, and co-ops keep adding resources
		students use it for hobbies, families use it for home skills
		the library stays open, growing slowly and calmly

	enduring tone
		chill, simple, useful
		no deadlines, no targets, no noise
		it lasts because it keeps helping
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