## People people come to learnstuff.today because they want skills that feel light, cheap, useful, and fun they are tyred of heavy self-improvement pressure they enjoy small wins they can share with friends they want direction without overwhelm they want to know *where* to learn, not just *what* to learn saying "learn a skill" is too broad and overwhelming we make the journey human by pointing to the best free resources free, open source, accessible made by people doing it for the love of the game learnstuff.today is the least-stigmatised public surface of the ecosystem learning small skills is culturally universal humourous, wholesome, post-ironic content travels farthest people share what helps them this becomes the main social media engine of the whole ecosystem ultimate aim → help people discover what they're passionate about builds problem-solving ability offers progressive learning pathways calming the mind (breathwork, meditation) local stuff such as recognising local fauna + flora developing practical, social, technical skills ties into quiteasily as repositories for exploration provides continuity for those moving on from isolating addictions showing that with a couple of small choices, consistently, the world could be completely different (for you) ### In the Moment social media sort of has no alternative we want people when they're in a moment of distraction, to do something different if you're feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or useless, go learn one small thing today intersects students make skill attempts visible people quitting addictions find grounding routines frugal seekers drive practical adoption curiosity hubs spread culture outward together they make "knowing something" cooler than consuming ### Students high school and university students unsure about direction looking for alternatives to scrolling that feel casual, not "studying" early adopters often turn new skills into memes or simple flexes #### What They Need very low-stakes starting points examples of peers trying tiny skills without pressure clear "start here" suggestions when they feel lost places they already are: TikTok, Discord study servers, YouTube shorts the nine skill streams make the library feel manageable instead of "infinite skills," you have nine gentle streams almost every skill in the world fits into one of them which makes the entire project feel less overwhelming ### People quitting addictions recently freed from isolating habits (porn, gaming, scrolling) looking for grounding activities that feel gentle, not like "recovery work" want quick ways to reconnect with the world and themselves #### What They Need calm, stabilising skills (breathwork, cooking, cycling) a sense of direction that is not heavy or moralistic continuity with Quiteasily and addiction cessation communities pathways that start with settling the mind before anything else: diaphragm breathing, quiet noticing exercises helping people feel grounded before exploring skills ### Frugal and practical seekers want hobbies and everyday skills that save money often search "what's the cheapest way…?" online enjoy skills with obvious payoff #### What They Need affordable, efficient skills with immediate value clear examples without hype steps that fit naturally into routines where they are: Reddit frugal subs, DIY forums, budgeting channels links to genuinely free resources older useful resources can be made responsive and moved to modern domains ### Curious cats people who naturally enjoy exploring new things become early spreaders of any cultural movement turn discoveries into memes, jokes, or small group demos #### What They Need recognition that exploration is valuable simple ways to share discoveries light tools that don't interrupt momentum where they are: hobby servers, niche TikToks, small campus circles learning framed as the cool, casual default not serious study something fun to try with friends ### People feeling stuck or overwhelmed people in moments of distraction, restlessness, or low mood not necessarily looking for self-improvement just looking for something different to do the instinct we want to create: "i'll check learnstuff.today" #### What They Need a single tiny thing they can try right now no commitment, no pressure, no signup immediate sense of "oh, I can do this" ### People adding information to the website lot of different professions or life experiences we want to make it easy for them to contribute, so have multiple ingress points github for people comfortable with text and version control the vault is mirrored to GitHub plain text Markdown files anyone can fork, edit, and submit changes no proprietary formats, no lock-in each skill is one file, so the barrier is low contributions stay clean and transparent and the whole system remains portable and adaptable recording voice notes for people who don't want to write or edit send a short voice note with a skill, tip, or method no writing or formatting required AI processes internally transcription never shown output = a clean summary in the standard format raw audio deleted immediately after transcription transcripts deleted immediately after summarising only the summary is kept safe for long-term retention cuts costs and protects privacy moderation filters block offensive content lowers the barrier dramatically anyone can contribute from a phone while walking, cooking, or between tasks forms on the website for people who want structure without learning a new platform simple fields: skill name, what it is, how to start, best free resource no account required no formatting to worry about submissions go to a moderation queue reviewed by volunteers converted into the standard article format or merged into an existing entry if the skill is already there this catches people who arrive curious and want to give back immediately without leaving the site without installing anything discord for people already in community spaces a dedicated channel for skill suggestions and resource drops conversational and low-pressure "hey i learned this thing, maybe it fits" "this video helped me more than the one listed" community members can upvote or discuss before it goes to curation moderators and volunteers watch the channel pulling good contributions into the library asking follow-up questions to fill gaps this makes contribution feel social not like filling out a form and builds a culture where sharing knowledge is normal email for people who don't use Discord or GitHub maybe older contributors maybe professionals who prefer formal channels maybe people on slow or limited connections send a plain email to a simple address no template required just describe the skill or resource in your own words volunteers read and convert it into the standard format lowest possible technical barrier if you can send an email, you can contribute refining things existing entries need upkeep links break (but have archive and project downloaded mirrors of resources too) better resources appear explanations can be clearer local variations matter people can suggest edits to any article update a dead link add a simpler first step clarify a confusing explanation note where a method works differently in another place AI drafts are possible but final curation is human keeping the library accurate, kind, and genuinely useful this ongoing care is what keeps the site alive not just growing, but improving ### Ambassadors and volunteers Community help weave LearnStuff.Today into clubs, servers, and small groups; tidy pathways; keep categories usable; invite peers from circles you already participate in. Programming build simple tools that make skills maximally accessible; support multi-format guides; generate posters, filters, and lightweight skill pages. Organising connect people whose interests overlap; create small activity threads; help learners choose their next tiny step; maintain a sense of gentle direction. Influencing shape the tone that learning is light and fun; run casual social accounts; remix skills into memes and short clips; adapt formats to regional cultures. Research identify methods that genuinely improve daily life; compare skill frameworks; present findings in simple language that volunteers can use immediately. Editing + Artistry set the creative tone; package skills into posters, guides, and memes; create small graphics and clips that make sharing easy and low-effort. #### Offline in real life learning more stuff sharing stuff with people classroom mentions → one shout can spark eight to nine people ambassadors demo in their lives cook a meal, tie knots, run plant walks stickers + chalk markings cheap, informal, persistent after all, the world is offline, too.