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I want to learn something new

EightySix Four

EightySix Four

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So lately I've had excessive free time and would like to learn something new. I've been considering a couple of different things but was looking for some suggestions from you guys. I do NOT want to try and pick-up another language, I'm in the middle of studying Chinese, I know english, and I can speak acceptable levels of spanish.

I've always been a bit mathematically challenged, so I've considered figuring something revolving around mathematics (programming or something) and forcing myself to learn it to hopefully increase my overall proficiency. A few other ideas I've had were 3d imaging (maya, 3ds max, etc.), an instrument, or maybe something hardware related (simple circuit boards etc).

I'm leaning towards things I can do with my hands since most of the things I'm good at are not useful without computers or some form of electronics.

Suggestions?


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I put together all the suggestions in a poll. I'll let you guys decide for me.
 
Originally posted by: Jeff7181
Study investing... stocks, funds, commodities, currencies etc.
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I guess I should give a little more background, I'm a double major (finance and international studies) with double minors (economics and chinese). So investing and such are what I study during the school year, although if you have some specific suggestions beyodn what I'd learn in school I'm open to them.
 
Why not try woodworking/carpentry??? It's very fun and you can make things with your hands and nothing makes you feel more manly than making things with your hands and hell, it'll even impress chicks. You don't have to build huge things. Just start off small. It's very fun and rewarding.
 
Originally posted by: zerocool84
Why not try woodworking/carpentry??? It's very fun and you can make things with your hands and nothing makes you feel more manly than making things with your hands and hell, it'll even impress chicks. You don't have to build huge things. Just start off small. It's very fun and rewarding.
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Do you have any suggestions for starting projects with minimal available tools and space?
 
chess, visit yahoo's tables, do some rated games, and you'll be hooked

poker, lots of probability, and just when you think you have it figured out... the bitch throws down on the flop!

piano, if you want to go instrument, provides a great base to learn just about any other instrument.
 
Originally posted by: JoeKing
chess, visit yahoo's tables, do some rated games, and you'll be hooked

poker, lots of probability, and just when you think you have it figured out... the bitch throws down on the flop!

piano, if you want to go instrument, provides a great base to learn just about any other instrument.
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Chess sounds fun, I know the basics but am not proficient in the least bit.

Poker is already a favorite pass-time and I have actually won some good money at charity poker events, I figure I'll pick it back up when I'm 21 and can play with a bit funner stakes.

Piano is of interest to me as well, and I'll put that in the poll when I get enough good suggestions.
 
Originally posted by: evident
DIY speakers
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I thought about it and realized I would quickly become a hardcore audiophile and I'd rather not get addicted to something that will cause me to spend so much money over the course of my life 😉
 
Originally posted by: lxskllr
Wood carving, saxophone, blacksmithing, stone masonry
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1. interested, any good places to learn about it?
2. neighbors would kill me
3. if I could find a place, I'd love to learn metal work (for vehicles mainly, I'm a car buff)
4. not much interest
 
There are a lot of other advantages of cooking as well
1) It's very scalable by budget, low setup costs
2) Easily practiced
3) Results are somewhat subjective (early attempts will probably still be edible)
4) Wide, noticeable gradation of skill
5) Can be a group activity
 
Originally posted by: Xanis
I second cooking. It's pretty fun once you get the hang of it, and it can be very rewarding.
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Ehh too many people cook. He should do something that not many people do. That's why I said woodworking or something with his hands. Not too many people now-a-days work with their hands any more.
 
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