Get better at standup comedy
Reach standup comedy milestone 1

Which standup comedy mistake number 1 should I avoid?

What actually trips people up early on in standup comedy?

figure out what to prioritize when putting together material

What's usually the biggest mistake new standup comics make when they're starting out?

move forward with the standup comedy plan

determine what step 2 of the standup comedy plan should be

What should step 2 of my standup comedy plan be?

Find out which standup comedy mistake number 3 to avoid

Nail down common pitfalls before writing more material

Which standup comedy mistake number 3 should I avoid?

nail the opening 30 seconds of first standup set

grab crowd attention immediately without feeling forced

stop overthinking the first line to preserve momentum

What actually grabs a crowd's attention right away without feeling forced?

Give material enough room to breathe within the set

How long should a solid standup comedy set be when just starting out at open mics?

Structure a 5-minute standup set for an open mic

Have a clear beginning and end without feeling rushed

What's a good way to structure a 5-minute standup set for an open mic?

map out set structure
ensure progression makes sense

What should step 4 of my standup comedy plan be?


Which salsa dancing mistake number 1 should I avoid?

pick up wheel throwing sometime this month

learn what to expect in a first pottery session

Do you know anything about pottery classes for beginners?

What should I expect for a first wheel throwing session?

start off right by avoiding common mistakes

What was mistake number 1 in salsa dancing?

figure out what to wear to first salsa class

Do I need special shoes for salsa or can I just start with regular sneakers?

find a realistic average typing speed benchmark for casual typists

What is a realistic average typing speed for someone who types casually, like just for work emails and texting?

Is there a benchmark to compare against?

What is actually considered a good typing speed these days?

Reach typing speed milestone 2
Practice typing correctly

Which typing speed mistake number 2 should I avoid?

identify and avoid typing mistakes that cause a WPM plateau

What's the second typing speed mistake I should avoid to get faster?

Is hitting a wall around a certain WPM a habit thing?


What are some good ways to actually stick with it long-term?

Structure language exchange sessions instead of chatting randomly

Improve language skills faster through more focused exchanges

Any tips on making the exchanges more focused so I improve faster?

Lock in a language exchange routine that sticks long-term

Is doing language exchange 3x a week enough or should I be more aggressive with it?

pick up a new outdoor hobby
learn the basics of birdwatching

Do you know anything about getting started with birdwatching?

learn which language exchange mistake number 2 to avoid

Which language exchange mistake number 2 should I avoid?

find a good beginner-friendly rock climbing gym

Do you have any tips for finding a good beginner-friendly rock climbing gym?

What should I look for in a rock climbing gym?

Find the best wall insulation method for a van conversion

Minimize interior space loss during insulation

Research materials before beginning the conversion process

What is the best way to insulate the walls of a van without losing too much interior space?

Find a good workflow for cleaning up background noise in podcast editing

Potentially switch to a better tool than Audacity if one exists

What's a good workflow for cleaning up background noise when editing a podcast?

Is there a better tool than Audacity for background noise removal?


Build a film photography habit to stick with it consistently

Which film photography mistake number 1 should I avoid?

store film rolls properly before developing them

What's the best way to store rolls of film before developing them, especially if I can't get to a lab right away?

Should film be stored at room temperature or in the fridge?

Getting into film photography more consistently

Mapping out a structured plan for film photography

What should step 2 of my film photography plan be?

Find a beginner-friendly 35mm camera that is affordable

What is a good beginner-friendly 35mm camera that won't break the bank?

Are Canon AE-1s actually worth hunting down?

Reach film photography milestone 2 by the end of the month

What should I actually be focusing on to get there, like shooting more rolls or nailing exposure first?

determine if the camera body is defective or if film loading is the issue

is this just a garbage camera body or am I missing something obvious about loading film photography stock properly

find out what step 3 of a film photography plan should be

What should step 3 of my film photography plan be?

Does krav maga translate well if I've never done any martial arts before, or is there a steeper learning curve compared to something like boxing?


Avoid injury while progressing in trail running

What actually matters early on in trail running?

Which trail running mistake number 1 should I avoid?

Identify the beginner mistake causing ankle rolls

Is there some obvious mistake beginners make that's causing this?

Learn proper foot placement technique for trail running

Is there a foot placement technique I am not getting?

Are my shoes the problem causing ankle rolling?

Build on current mileage
Avoid overdoing it while progressing

What should step 2 of my trail running plan be?

Avoid rolling an ankle on technical terrain when doing longer routes

What's a good way to build ankle strength for trail running?

Build up base fitness before adding more technical terrain

Increase weekly mileage without overdoing it

What is a good weekly mileage increase for trail running without overdoing it?

Build up weekly mileage gradually
Avoid injury while increasing mileage

What is a reasonable weekly mileage increase for trail running without risking injury?

Build up mileage for trail running without overdoing it week to week

Find a reasonable percentage increase for weekly mileage

What's a good way to build up mileage for trail running without overdoing it week to week?

What is a reasonable percentage increase for weekly mileage?


Start meal prepping on the right foot this time

Which meal prepping mistake number 1 should I avoid?

Stop wasting food they worked hard to prepare

Find out what they are doing wrong with meal prepping

Determine a good number of meals to prep for the week as a beginner

Figure out how much time to block off on Sundays for meal prepping

What's a good number of meals to prep for the week if I'm just starting out?

How much time should I block off for meal prepping on Sundays?

Figure out portion sizes for meal prepping

What's a good rule of thumb for how many days worth of food to prep at once?

Portion out meals for the week without them getting boring by day 4 or 5

Branch out beyond their usual 2-3 recipes

What's a good way to portion out meals for the week without them getting boring by day 4 or 5?

Find a container setup that prevents food from becoming soggy by day 3

Keep vegetables from turning weird in texture after storage

What's a good container setup for meal prepping that won't make everything soggy by day 3?

Find a container setup that prevents sogginess by day 3

Preserve vegetable texture during meal prep storage

Find a container setup that won't leak in a bag

Reduce the number of dishes/containers to keep track of

What's a good container setup for meal prepping that won't leak in a bag?


Build a van conversion habit that is consistently maintained rather than abandoned after a short period

Plan out the next steps for the van conversion project

Plan out insulation and electrical layout before cutting into anything

Which van conversion mistake number 3 should I avoid?

ensure fermentation temperature stays within an ideal range

avoid temperatures that are too warm or too cold for fermenting vegetables

What is the ideal temperature range for fermenting vegetables like sauerkraut?

Learn what mistake #3 to avoid in van conversion is

What is mistake #3 to avoid in van conversion?

Find a good pair of binoculars for beginner birdwatching

What's a good pair of binoculars for beginner birdwatching?

Get ventilation details right before cutting into the walls

Can you go over mistake number 3 again, the one about ventilation?

find the optimal duration for a cold plunge

What is the actual recommended time for a cold plunge before it stops being useful and just becomes miserable?


Build a genealogy research habit instead of doing it in random bursts

How do I level up my genealogy research?

Make a simple wallet or card holder as a beginner leathercraft project

Start leathercraft without requiring many specialized tools

What is a good beginner project for leathercraft that doesn't require a ton of specialized tools?

What leather weight or type should a beginner start with?

Level up genealogy research beyond occasional browsing

Build a consistent week-to-week genealogy research habit

How do I actually level up genealogy research beyond just poking around ancestry sites occasionally?

What would an actual genealogy research habit look like week to week?

determine the next step in a genealogy research plan after mastering the basics

What should step 2 of my genealogy research plan be?

Organize genealogy research with a system before getting too deep into it

Avoid piling up random documents without structure

What's a good way to organize genealogy research so I'm not just piling up random documents?

Avoid making genealogy research mistakes before getting fully started

Protect the integrity of their family tree early on

Which genealogy research mistake number 3 should I avoid?

Which genealogy research mistake number 4 should I avoid?

Follow a simple weekly routine for tracing family records without getting overwhelmed

Can you suggest a simple weekly routine I could stick to for tracing family records without getting overwhelmed?


reach rock climbing milestone 1 by end of the month

Which rock climbing mistake number 1 should I avoid?

build good habits early on in rock climbing

What is the biggest beginner mistake people make with footwork in rock climbing?

What is the number one thing beginners get wrong on the wall that messes up their progress the most?

check out stargazing this weekend if the sky is clear

What should step 2 of my stargazing plan be?

What should step 3 of my rock climbing plan be?

improve typing speed without sacrificing accuracy

What's a good way to practice and actually improve my typing speed?

determine what step 4 of the rock climbing plan should be

What should step 4 be after step 3 in the rock climbing plan?

start working on technique specifically for overhangs

improve footwork and grip strategy for overhang terrain

Any tips on footwork or grip strategy for overhang terrain?


Make progress instead of just watching videos

What should step 1 of my home espresso plan be?

Set up home espresso correctly from the start

Avoid guessing through the espresso dialing-in process

What is the very first thing I should be dialing in—grind size, dose, or the machine itself?

Find a decent grinder for home espresso without overspending

Determine where to allocate budget for espresso equipment

What kind of grinder should I be looking at for home espresso if I want something decent but not crazy expensive?

Avoid spending hours comparing travel sites

Do you know any good resources for planning budget travel?

How to get flights and lodging cheap without spending hours comparing sites?

Start learning beach volleyball as a total beginner

Know what basic skills or drills to focus on first

What's a good way to start learning beach volleyball as a total beginner?

What basic skills or drills should I focus on first?

Keep pests off tomato plants without chemical pesticides

Start a small vegetable garden this spring

What's the best way to keep pests off tomato plants without using chemical pesticides?

lock in travel dates before prices increase

Did you find any decent flight deal sites, or should I just stick with the usual aggregators?

Find the cheapest way to get around Southeast Asia for a month

What is the cheapest way to get around Southeast Asia for about a month?


Set real goals for birdwatching instead of wandering around aimlessly

What should step 1 of my birdwatching plan be?

Measure typing speed accurately
Track typing progress over time

What's a good way to actually measure my typing speed accurately, not just those quick online tests?

figure out where to actually start with birdwatching

What should step 1 of my birdwatching plan look like?

Plan budget travel to national parks this year

Keep costs down on lodging and transportation

Avoid missing the best spots at national parks

What's a good approach for planning budget travel to a few national parks this year?

Find out what step 2 of the birdwatching plan should be

What should step 2 of my birdwatching plan be?

find a good pair of binoculars for beginner birdwatching without spending a lot of money

What is a good pair of binoculars for beginner birdwatching without spending a ton of money?

Find wood that holds up outdoors without constant treatment

What wood is best for outdoor furniture?

Push woodworking skills further
Level up woodworking abilities


Build a backyard beekeeping habit that sticks instead of fizzling out after a month

How do I level up my backyard beekeeping?

get ahead of swarming behavior in backyard beekeeping

Keep momentum going with backyard beekeeping

Identify a concrete step 2 for their beekeeping plan

Find something actionable to do this weekend

What should step 2 of my backyard beekeeping plan be?

Figure out the best timing for ordering bees and equipment

What's the best time of year to start backyard beekeeping if I want the hive established before winter?

Determine a reasonable timeline for expanding from one hive to two or three hives

Decide whether hive expansion is a next-season goal or should be delayed further

What's a reasonable timeline for expanding from one hive to two or three if I'm doing backyard beekeeping?

Is expanding to two or three hives a next-season thing or should I wait longer?

Find the best hive type for a total beginner

What is the best type of hive for a total beginner, like a Langstroth or something else?

Actually improve beekeeping skills rather than just maintaining current level

How can I ensure I am actually improving and not just maintaining what I have?

Determine the best spot in their yard for hive placement before committing to a location

What is the ideal hive placement for backyard beekeeping in terms of sun exposure and wind direction?


Play beach volleyball more regularly this summer

Avoid early mistakes that could derail progress

Which beach volleyball mistake number 1 should I avoid?

Continue learning about beach volleyball mistakes to avoid

Which beach volleyball mistake number 2 should I avoid?

Avoid a specific beach volleyball mistake this week

What's a good beach volleyball mistake to focus on avoiding this week?

Stick with beach volleyball more consistently

Learn what mistake number 3 is that people usually make

What is mistake number 3 that people usually make in beach volleyball?

level up beach volleyball skills
identify the next step to focus on

How do I level up my beach volleyball?
What is the next step to focus on?

Learn which beach volleyball mistake number 4 to avoid

Which beach volleyball mistake number 4 should I avoid?

improve serve consistency in beach volleyball

What's a good way to improve my serve consistency in beach volleyball?

Practice jump serve without a partner
Get solo reps in before next game

What is the best way to practice a jump serve without a partner?


Get into watercolor painting
Reach watercolor painting milestone 1

What should step 1 of my watercolor painting plan be?

Get a concrete, specific step 1 for starting watercolor painting

Can you give me an actual concrete step 1 instead of vague tips?

Figure out a basic supply list before buying anything

What supplies do I actually need to get started with watercolor painting?

Identify step 2 of a watercolor painting plan

Build on basics properly before moving to more technique-heavy material

What should step 2 of my watercolor painting plan be?

Determine what step 3 of the watercolor painting plan should focus on

Improve technique deliberately rather than painting aimlessly

What should step 3 of my watercolor painting plan focus on?

figure out what to practice next to actually improve at watercolor painting

How do I level up my watercolor painting?

What should I practice next to actually improve?

Keep momentum going in watercolor painting

Determine what step 4 of the watercolor painting plan should be

What should step 4 of my watercolor painting plan be?

Avoid common watercolor painting mistakes

Ensure nothing obvious is being missed during practice

Which watercolor painting mistake number 5 should I avoid?


Reach budget travel milestone 1 within the next couple months

Determine a starting point for a budget travel plan

What should step 1 of my budget travel plan be?

Keep the momentum going with budget travel planning

What's a good next step to focus on this week?

Reach budget travel milestone 3
Stay on track with budget travel plan
Avoid budget travel mistake number 2

Which budget travel mistake number 2 should I avoid?

Learn which budget travel mistake number 3 to avoid

Which budget travel mistake number 3 should I avoid?

Get real, actionable budget travel advice instead of generic tips

Find solutions for when even cheap travel months are unaffordable

Find a balance between price and safety/comfort

What's a good way to save on accommodation for budget travel without ending up somewhere sketchy?

Find practical next steps to level up budget travel

Find stargazing spots that are easy on the wallet

Plan a night out under the stars without spending a lot

Are there any spots known for good stargazing that are also easy on the wallet?


Build a home espresso habit
Avoid burning out on home espresso

What actually makes the biggest difference vs just gimmicky upgrades?

Understand whether the problem is the beans, the machine, or user error

Is the problem the beans, the machine, or me?

Upgrade grinder without spending a fortune

What's a reasonable grinder upgrade if I want to get more consistent with home espresso without spending a fortune?

What am I doing wrong with my inconsistent espresso shots?

How does the open mic and standup scene work?

Establish a simple daily routine to improve typing speed

Build a typing speed habit
Practice typing 10 minutes daily
Track wpm improvement over one month

Get the joke structure down while it was fresh


What should step 1 of my rock climbing plan be?

Get one concrete first step to start a rock climbing habit

Can you just give me one concrete first step instead of a bunch of vague tips?

Build a rock climbing habit with consistency over the next few months

Learn what the next skill or technique to focus on in rock climbing would be

What is the next skill or technique to focus on?

Know what step 4 of the rock climbing plan should be

What should step 4 of my rock climbing plan be?

Add grip strength work to routine a couple times a week

What's a good way to build grip strength for rock climbing without overdoing it?

Get back on the wall this weekend
Train smart for rock climbing
Avoid a common rock climbing mistake

Which rock climbing mistake number 5 should I avoid?

What trips people up most at this stage?

determine whether to start learning roped climbing after bouldering

Does bouldering count as 'real' rock climbing or is it its own thing?

Should I start looking into ropes and harnesses next?


What skills or gear actually make the biggest difference early on?

figure out which film stock to buy for next roll

What's a good starting ISO for shooting film outdoors in daylight?

Pick one film stock and stick with it for a while

What is the actual difference in results between shooting Portra 400 vs HP5 for street photography?

level up film photography beyond the basics

identify what to focus on next in film photography

What should I focus on next after getting the basics down with 35mm?

Reach film photography milestone 2
shoot more rolls consistently
level up film photography

make more progress with cold plunges
level up cold plunge practice

Figure out the next milestone after shooting more rolls

Decide whether to focus on darkroom work or improve with a specific camera first

What's actually the next milestone after just shooting more rolls?

Should I focus on darkroom stuff or just get better with a specific camera first?

Build up mileage in a smarter, more structured way

Start doing longer distances in trail running

What's a good way to structure a trail running plan if I want to start doing longer distances?


Turn a van into a livable space
Reach van conversion milestone 1

What should step 1 of my van conversion plan be?

Gut the van down to bare metal before insulating

Does gutting the van down to bare metal first seem like the right move?

Should insulation planning come before ripping everything out?

Get a definitive answer on whether insulation or electrical comes first in a van conversion

What actually comes first in a van conversion, insulation or electrical?

determine a reasonable starting distance for a daily cycling commute while getting back into biking

What is a reasonable distance for a daily cycling commute when just getting back into biking?

Is 8 miles each way too ambitious to start with?

figure out the next practical step after initial planning in the van conversion process

How do I level up my van conversion (question 2)?

What is the next practical step after the initial planning?

Determine step 3 of the van conversion plan

What should step 3 of my van conversion plan be?

Is there some trick to getting the wall panel to sit flush?

figure out what to tackle next in terms of layout and storage

What to tackle next in terms of layout and storage?


Reach fermentation milestone 1 before getting overwhelmed by information

What should step 1 of my fermentation plan be?

Build a fermentation habit so it becomes a regular thing, not just a one-off experiment

Which fermentation mistake number 2 should I avoid?

find out what is going wrong with the sauerkraut batch

What am I doing wrong with my sauerkraut getting mold every time?

Reach fermentation milestone 3 this week

Find out what is going wrong with the sauerkraut batch

What am I doing wrong with my sauerkraut not bubbling correctly?

Determine if fermentation jar has adequate airflow

Prevent contaminants from entering the jar

Avoid mold issues with mason jar fermentation setup

What's a good way to tell if my fermentation jar has enough airflow without letting in contaminants?

Learn which leathercraft mistake number 3 to avoid

Which leathercraft mistake number 3 should I avoid?

Learn which fermentation mistake number 4 to avoid

Which fermentation mistake number 4 should I avoid?

determine when sauerkraut has fully fermented

identify reliable sensory indicators over time-based cues

How do I know when my sauerkraut has actually reached full fermentation versus just looking done on top?

Is there a taste or texture indicator I should rely on more than time?


Start small but consistent with home networking learning

Better understand router settings, VLANs, and general home networking

How do I level up my home networking (question 1)?

Measure typing speed
Improve typing speed

Any good ways to actually measure and improve typing speed, or is it mostly just practice over time?

Reach typing speed milestone 2 at 70 wpm consistently

Any tips on drills that actually help with accuracy at higher speeds?

Find a beginner-friendly app for identifying constellations

Anyone know a good beginner-friendly app for identifying constellations?

Where do I start with equipment or apps for stargazing?

Find out what step 2 of the typing speed plan should be

What should step 2 of my typing speed plan be?

get a good crema with a home espresso machine

Does anyone have tips for getting a good crema with a home espresso machine?

Is thin crema a grind size issue or something else?

Learn about home networking mistake number 3 to avoid

Which home networking mistake number 3 should I avoid?

Plan a trip on a tight budget
Avoid common budget travel mistakes

Which budget travel mistake number 4 should I avoid?


Build a krav maga habit
Stick with krav maga this time

Get actual tips for improving krav maga performance

How am I supposed to get better if I can't even remember the basic combos halfway through class?

understand what is preventing improvement in krav maga

Is it normal for krav maga classes to focus so much on the same few strikes over and over, or should I be seeing more variety by now?

Avoid building bad habits early in krav maga training

Which krav maga mistake number 2 should I avoid?

learn what krav maga mistake number 3 is and how to avoid it

Which krav maga mistake number 3 should I avoid?

Which krav maga mistake number 4 should I avoid?

Which krav maga mistake number 5 should I avoid?


Find a good starter setup for birdwatching

Determine what equipment is worth spending money on versus what can be skipped

What's a good starter setup for birdwatching—like binoculars and a basic field guide?

What's worth spending money on versus what can I skip for now?

Build a long-term habit around retro gaming rather than playing once and losing interest

Where should I start if I want to build a habit around retro gaming instead of just playing once and forgetting?

Build a retro gaming habit by setting aside 30 minutes every night after work

Start with SNES games from an existing backlog

Maintain momentum past the first couple of weeks

Any tips on keeping the momentum going past the first couple weeks?

Fix emulator so controller mapping saves across restarts

What setting am I missing to make the controller mapping save?

Find a good entry-level espresso machine for a beginner

Determine whether the upfront cost of an espresso machine is worth it compared to using a moka pot

What's a good entry-level espresso machine for someone who's never done home espresso before?

Is it worth the upfront cost or should I just stick with a moka pot for now?

Determine what step 2 of a retro gaming plan should be

What should step 2 of my retro gaming plan be?

Set up a proper retro gaming collection using authentic hardware instead of emulating randomly

What consoles give the best bang for the buck for an authentic hardware feel?


Which film photography mistake number 1 should I avoid?

determine appropriate binoculars for a beginner

What gear would you recommend for someone just getting into birdwatching?

Do I need a fancy pair of binoculars or will a basic pair do for now?

Build film photography into a regular habit instead of shooting occasionally

How do I level up my film photography (question 2)?

Build a film photography habit by shooting a roll every week instead of letting cameras sit on the shelf

What is a realistic way to structure a weekly film photography habit so that it sticks?

Ensure correct practice before reaching milestone 3

Which film photography mistake number 3 should I avoid?

find a good beginner woodworking project

start woodworking with only basic hand tools

What is a good beginner project for woodworking if you only have basic hand tools and no power tools?

Avoid mistake #3 before shooting this weekend

What was mistake #3 to avoid in film photography?

Build a film photography habit by shooting more consistently with a 35mm camera


Build a pottery habit
Make pottery a real part of life

Learn from common pitfalls before they cause problems

Which pottery mistake number 2 should I avoid?

Keep clay from drying out too fast while working

What's a good way to keep clay from drying out too fast while I'm working on it?

Build a krav maga habit
Structure weekly practice as a beginner

What's a reasonable way to structure weekly practice for someone just starting out?

Avoid going through the motions in training

understand what skill progression should look like in krav maga

Does it matter if the clay's still a little damp when I apply glaze, or should I wait till it's bone dry?

Determine minimum setup required for one or two beehives

Evaluate whether beekeeping is worth the financial investment before committing

What is the minimum setup needed to get started with one or two beehives?

Develop a solo drilling routine for krav maga

Make use of 20 minutes daily with just a bag

What's a good drilling routine to sharpen krav maga reflexes without a partner?

Find a drilling routine to improve krav maga reaction speed

What's a good drilling routine for improving krav maga reaction speed that can be practiced solo without a partner?

Find a reasonable number of hives for a small yard as a beginner

What is a reasonable number of hives to start with if I only have a small yard?


Stay consistent with podcast editing instead of procrastinating weekly

Which podcast editing mistake number 1 should I avoid?

What trips up beginners the most with podcast editing?

Use the right tools and techniques for cleaner audio

Achieve smoother transitions in podcast editing

Identify the single most important podcast editing skill that separates hobbyists from professionals

Know what skill to drill first to level up toward professional-level editing

What is the one podcast editing skill that separates hobbyists from people who get hired?

Is it pacing, sound design, or something with pacing transitions that I should drill first?

keep tightening up my podcast editing process

Which podcast editing mistake number 3 should I avoid?

Know when to cut a tangent versus let it breathe in podcast editing

Preserve spontaneous off-topic moments that add value without bloating runtime

How do I know when to cut a tangent vs let it breathe when editing podcast episodes?

Find a free plugin for cleaning up background noise in podcast editing

Improve on Audacity's noise reduction which sounds robotic on voice-heavy episodes

What's the best free plugin for cleaning up background noise in podcast editing?

Learn high-impact techniques that make a real difference, not just basic tips

level up podcast editing skills
make episodes sound more polished

Find a better workflow for cleaning up background noise in podcast editing

Avoid making voices sound weird when removing background noise

What is a good workflow for cleaning up background noise in podcast editing without making voices sound weird?

Is there something better than a noise gate for background noise removal?

Make the podcast editing process more efficient

Establish a structured workflow order instead of jumping around randomly

What is a good workflow order for editing a podcast episode?

Should noise reduction be done before or after cutting out pauses and filler words?

Clean up background noise without making voices sound processed or robotic

Improve current noise reduction workflow beyond just using a noise gate

What is a good workflow for cleaning up background noise in podcast editing without making voices sound processed or robotic?

clean up background noise without making voices sound weird

What's a good workflow for cleaning up background noise in podcast editing without making voices sound weird?


Build a fermentation habit so it becomes a regular practice rather than a one-off experiment

What should step 1 of my fermentation plan be?

get a foolproof step 1 for fermentation that actually works

Can you give me a foolproof step 1 that actually works this time?

Find out what step 2 of the fermentation plan should be

What should step 2 of my fermentation plan be?

find a beginner fermentation project that does not require a lot of special equipment

What's a good beginner fermentation project that doesn't require a lot of special equipment?

find out which fermentation mistake number 3 to avoid

Which fermentation mistake number 3 should I avoid?

Find out how long sauerkraut needs to ferment before it is ready to eat

How long should a batch of sauerkraut sit before it is actually ready to eat?

determine if kitchen temperature of 74-76°F is suitable for sauerkraut fermentation

Is 74-76°F too warm for a standard sauerkraut ferment, or should I find a cooler spot?

Understand how much temperature deviation affects fermentation flavor and texture

Find an optimal temperature range that works broadly for most vegetables

How much can a few degrees off actually mess with the flavor or texture during fermentation?

Is there a sweet spot temperature that works for most veggies, or does it vary batch to batch?

Get the fermentation method right before starting a batch this weekend

Does using an airlock vs cracking the lid actually matter for keeping things safe in basic veggie ferments, or is it overkill?

ensure sauerkraut is not over or under fermented due to warmer kitchen conditions

Does it matter if my kitchen is a bit warmer than usual for sauerkraut fermentation times?

Find out what step 4 of the fermentation plan should be

What should step 4 of my fermentation plan be?


Build a language exchange habit this month

What should step 1 of my language exchange plan be?

Build a language exchange habit (goal 2)

Show up consistently for language exchange sessions, not just plan them

What's a good way to structure a language exchange habit so it sticks?

find language exchange partners who actually commit to showing up for calls

how am I supposed to build any kind of habit when literally step one keeps falling apart?

just tell me a way to find partners who actually commit

Use a structured platform rather than random apps with low response rates

What's a good way to find language exchange partners online?

find language exchange partners online
start practicing conversational Spanish

Build on the first step of the language exchange plan

Avoid overcomplicating the language exchange plan

What should step 2 of my language exchange plan be?

Which language exchange mistake number 3 should I avoid?

Figure out what is needed to reach language exchange milestone 3

Get a breakdown of steps or practice to reach milestone 3

What steps or practice would get me to language exchange milestone 3?

Find a language exchange partner who is serious and committed

Establish a regular schedule with a language exchange partner

What is a good way to find a language exchange partner who is serious about it and not just looking to chat once and disappear?

find something structured rather than a random app match

What's a good way to find a language exchange partner online?

What's a good way to structure a language exchange session so both people get equal practice time?

Find an app that identifies birds by their calls

Is there a good app for identifying birds by their calls?


Build a backyard beekeeping habit (goal 1)

What should step 1 of my backyard beekeeping plan be?

Figure out if backyard beekeeping is legal in their location

Nail down step 1 before purchasing any equipment

What's the best way to figure out if backyard beekeeping is even legal where I live?

Determine the best hive setup for a beginner

Decide between Langstroth or another hive type before making a purchase

What kind of hive setup is best for someone just starting out with backyard beekeeping?

Should I go with Langstroth or something else before I buy anything?

pick up an old console to mess around with

figure out where to start with retro gaming

Do you know anything about retro gaming setups?

Where should I start with picking up an old console?

Determine step 2 of the backyard beekeeping plan

What should step 2 of my backyard beekeeping plan be?

Build a backyard beekeeping habit (goal 2)

Set up the beekeeping habit correctly from the start

What is a reasonable weekly time commitment to plan for once the hive is established?

Find a good hive placement that avoids annoying neighbors

Learn the basics before ordering equipment

What's a good hive placement to avoid annoying my neighbors but still get enough sun?

find out what to look for when picking a hive location in a small yard

What should I actually look for when picking a hive location in a small yard—sun exposure, distance from neighbors, that kind of thing?

learn about fermentation as it relates to beekeeping

Does fermentation come up at all with beekeeping, like with mead or storing pollen/honey?

Is fermentation something I should learn about too?

determine the ideal fermentation window for sauerkraut balancing taste and safety

How long can a batch of sauerkraut be left before it starts going bad versus just getting more sour?

Figure out if a permit is required before buying beekeeping equipment

Determine next steps for starting backyard beekeeping

Do I need a permit for a couple hives if I'm just in a regular suburban backyard?

Find a rule of thumb for switching from road shoes to trail running shoes

What's a good rule of thumb for switching from road shoes to trail running shoes?


How do I level up my vegetable gardening?

What separates people who just dabble from those who actually get good at it?

Find out what is causing tomato plants to fail

What am I doing wrong with my tomato plants?

Stop pests from eating tomatoes before they ripen

Find out what is going wrong with the vegetable garden

What am I doing wrong with this vegetable garden?

Practice conversational Spanish with native speakers

Find a language exchange platform worth using

Do you know any good apps for language exchange with native speakers?

Which platforms are actually worth using for conversational Spanish practice?

find out what step 2 of the vegetable gardening plan should be

What should step 2 of my vegetable gardening plan be?

Figure out soil quality before planting a vegetable garden

Avoid wasting time on beds that won't grow anything well

What's the best way to figure out soil quality before planting a vegetable garden?

find out what step 3 of the vegetable gardening plan should be

What should step 3 of my vegetable gardening plan be?

Keep momentum going with the gardening plan

Plant before it gets too late in the season

What should step 4 of my vegetable gardening plan be?

Find out what step 4 of the vegetable gardening plan should be

Determine what step 5 of the vegetable gardening plan should be

What should step 5 of my vegetable gardening plan be?

Find out what step 5 of the vegetable gardening plan should be

Find a good watering schedule for a vegetable garden after planting

Avoid overwatering or underwatering plants

Ensure proper watering specifically for tomatoes and peppers

What's a good watering schedule for a vegetable garden once everything's planted?


Reach pottery milestone 1
Create a pottery plan

What should step 1 of my pottery plan be?

Avoid common pottery mistakes when starting out

Which pottery mistake number 2 should I avoid?

figure out where to start with salsa dancing as a beginner

What should I focus on first as a beginner in salsa dancing—footwork or timing?

Understand how mistake #2 ties into step 1 of the pottery plan

Can you go over mistake #2 again along with how it ties into step 1 of my plan?

Dance comfortably at a social salsa event within a month

Structure available practice time effectively

What is the actual first step to be able to comfortably dance at a social by next month?

How should I structure my practice time?

Find a good pair of binoculars for beginner birdwatching

Get decent quality without spending too much money

What's a good pair of binoculars for a beginner into birdwatching?

Did you have any tips on centering the clay?

Nail centering the clay consistently on the wheel

Any tips for keeping my hands steady when I go from centering to opening up the shape?

smooth out small cracks in clay before firing

get the surface right before moving on to glazing

What is the best way to smooth out small cracks in the clay before firing?

Figure out a decent routine for juniper bonsai care

How often should I be misting the leaves versus just watering the soil for my juniper bonsai?

get the juniper bonsai care routine dialed in

Is the pale leaf color caused by overwatering or does the juniper need more sun?

find out what step comes after centering the clay

What is the next step after centering the clay to hit the milestone 2 goal?


Reach woodworking milestone 1 before losing motivation

Does this actually take forever to get right?

Find a good beginner project to practice basic joinery

Build up fundamental woodworking skills before tackling bigger projects

What's a good beginner project to practice basic joinery?

Find a simple but useful first woodworking project

What's a good first project to practice basic joinery techniques in woodworking?

Find better methods or resources for tracing family tree past the 1800s

How do I level up my genealogy research?

How do I find better methods or resources to trace my family tree past the 1800s?

What should step 3 of my woodworking plan be?

Start learning krav maga as a total beginner

Learn without needing a lot of prior fitness experience

What's a good way to start learning krav maga as a total beginner?

keep the woodworking plan moving in order

determine what step 4 should look like after completing step 3

Once I get step 3 sorted, what should step 4 look like?

Understand what is going wrong with the woodworking project

What am I doing wrong with this woodworking project?

Plan a stargazing night to see the Perseids or another meteor shower

Avoid choosing a date with cloudy or moonlit conditions

What is the best time this month to see the Perseids or any meteor shower?

When should I plan a stargazing night to avoid cloudy or moonlit dates?


Get into retro gaming without spending a lot on old consoles

Find a legal and safe way to start with emulation

Do you know a good way to get into retro gaming without spending a ton on old consoles?

Where do I start with emulation legally and safely?

Find affordable and working SNES cartridges

Actually play retro games without difficulty sourcing them

Find a good film stock suitable for beginners

What's a good film stock to start with if I want to try shooting some 35mm photography?

Find a good starter film camera to learn on

What's a good starter film camera for shooting 35mm?

Should I go for something fully manual or an old point-and-shoot to learn on?

What is the difference between C-41 and E-6 processing?

Does it actually matter which processing type a lab uses for color negative film?

Does anyone else feel like Portra 400 is kind of overhyped?

What is everyone's go-to film stock these days?

stop trusting external labs with film development

understand the difference in exposure latitude between negative film and slide film

What is the actual difference between shooting negative film and slide film in terms of exposure latitude?

Figure out whether to use wool or spray foam insulation before building out van walls

Do you know anything about van conversion insulation options?

Should I go with wool or spray foam before I start building out the walls?

order the right film for shooting indoors without flash

confirm ISO recommendation before purchasing

What ISO range would you recommend for shooting indoors without flash?

find the optimal ISO film for outdoor daylight shooting without overexposing

What ISO film is best for daylight outdoor shots, like 200 or 400, to avoid overexposing?


Build a woodworking habit so it sticks instead of fizzling out after a week

Build small things for fun and potentially as gifts

What should step 1 of my woodworking plan be?

Get one concrete actionable step to take tonight to start woodworking

What is the one concrete step I take tonight?

Find a beginner woodworking project that builds real skills rather than relying on a pre-made kit

What's a good beginner project to actually build the woodworking skills I need, rather than just buying a kit?

Move past basic cuts and joints into more advanced woodworking techniques

Determine whether hunting down a CRT is worth it for retro gaming

Decide if an upscaler on a modern TV is a sufficient alternative

Do you know anything about setting up an old CRT for retro gaming?

Is it worth hunting down a CRT or does an upscaler on a modern TV do the job fine?

Plan a backpacking trip through Southeast Asia

Avoid underestimating costs for food and transport

What is a realistic daily budget for backpacking through Southeast Asia?

Get better at traveling on a budget
Find cheap flights
Find cheap lodging
Level up budget travel skills

Find cheap flights without spending hours comparing sites

Discover a better method than using big search engines for finding flights

What's a good way to find cheap flights without spending hours comparing sites?

Is there a better method than checking big search engines for budget travel?

What's the best way to find cheap flights without spending hours comparing sites?

Tighten up travel planning before the next trip

Which budget travel mistake number 4 should I avoid?

Identify the single most impactful hidden mistake in budget travel that causes unexpected overspending

What is the one sneaky mistake people make in budget travel that seems fine in the moment but ends up costing way more than expected and wrecks the whole trip budget?


Build a beach volleyball habit to stick with it long-term

Which beach volleyball mistake should beginners avoid first?

What trips up most beginners early on in beach volleyball?

fix the biggest beginner mistake early to avoid developing bad habits long-term

What is the biggest mistake beginners make in beach volleyball that should be fixed early to avoid bad habits?

Practice serving beach volleyball without a partner

Build serving consistency before playing actual games

What's a good way to practice serving beach volleyball if I don't have a partner?

figure out what film stock to start with for a 35mm camera

Do you know anything about film photography?

What film stock should a beginner start with for a 35mm camera?

build a beach volleyball habit long-term

What is the number one mistake to watch out for in beach volleyball?

understand the actual rotation rules in beach volleyball

What is the actual rule on rotation in beach volleyball with only two players?

Do players have to alternate serve receive positions or is that just an indoor volleyball rule?

Build a structured beach volleyball improvement plan with clear steps

What should step 2 of my beach volleyball plan be?

find the right leather weight for making a wallet

avoid buying the wrong leather as a beginner

What is a good leather weight for making a wallet?

Nail down step 2 of the beach volleyball plan before moving forward

What should step 2 be in the beach volleyball plan?

Determine a reasonable number of surf lessons before surfing independently

Decide whether to book a lesson package or do drop-in lessons

What's a reasonable number of surf lessons to take before going out on my own?

Should I book a package or just do drop-ins?

Build a surf lessons habit and get more consistent with it

Level up surf lessons skill or progression

Progress from beginner to intermediate in surf lessons

Determine whether to continue group lessons or switch to private lessons

What's a reasonable way to progress from beginner to intermediate in surf lessons?

Should I keep doing group lessons or switch to private ones at some point?


Understand what steps count toward the milestone

How do I level up my genealogy research?

get tips on the genealogy research milestone

determine whether to look into a specific database first

Did you have any tips on that milestone I mentioned?

Should I look into a specific database first?

Start tracking down old genealogy records

Avoid getting overwhelmed while researching

Find a starting point for researching great-grandparents

What is the best way to start tracking down old records without getting totally overwhelmed?

determine step 3 of a genealogy research plan

What should step 3 of my genealogy research plan be?

Set up a system to organize sources before going further down the family tree

Avoid losing track of where each fact came from

What's a good way to organize sources so I don't lose track of where each fact came from?

try rock climbing this weekend
understand what to expect as a beginner

Do you know anything about rock climbing gyms and how they rate difficulty levels?

What should I expect when trying rock climbing?

Recall what step 3 of the research plan was

What did we land on for step 3 of my research plan?

organize census records pulled for genealogy research

make scattered PDFs and screenshots easier to track

What's a good way to organize all the census records I'm pulling for this genealogy research?

move past feeling stuck at the same level

Determine a reasonable next climbing grade to work toward after 5.9

Decide whether to prioritize technique drills or volume climbing

What is a reasonable next grade to work toward after climbing 5.9s comfortably?

Should I focus more on technique drills or just keep mileage on the wall?

cross-reference birth dates from family bible records with previously found census records


Avoid making mistakes early on in cold plunge practice

Which cold plunges mistake number 1 should I avoid?

How long should a beginner actually stay in a cold plunge?

Does water temperature matter more than duration?

Which cold plunges mistake number 2 should I avoid?

figure out the next step to make cold plunges more effective

build cold plunging into a regular routine

What is a good starting temperature and time for a first cold plunge if I want to build it into a regular routine?

Avoid making mistake number 4 in cold plunge practice

Which cold plunges mistake number 4 should I avoid?

Figure out whether to keep lowering water temperature or focus on longer durations instead

Is there an ideal water temperature range for beginners vs someone more experienced?

Is colder always better once you're more experienced?

Should I keep pushing the temperature down or focus on longer times instead?

find ideal water temperature and duration for a beginner cold plunge

What is the ideal water temperature and duration for a cold plunge for a beginner?

Find a reasonable water temperature for beginner cold plunges

Find a reasonable duration for beginner cold plunges

Avoid overdoing cold plunge practice when starting out

What's a reasonable water temp and duration for a beginner doing cold plunges?

Push cold plunge practice further after a few weeks

See more benefits from cold plunge practice

Should I focus on longer duration or colder temps first to advance my cold plunge practice?

Progress safely without plateauing at the same temperature and time

How do I make sure I'm progressing safely and not plateauing at the same temp/time?


Build a backyard beekeeping habit to stick with it through the seasons instead of losing steam

How do I level up my backyard beekeeping?

determine what to focus on next after getting the hive set up and bees settled in

What should step 2 of my backyard beekeeping plan be?

Build a backyard beekeeping habit and stick with it long-term

Avoid common beekeeping mistakes to prevent early failure

Which backyard beekeeping mistake number 3 should I avoid?

figure out what to focus on next as the hive grows

Receive a concrete plan for backyard beekeeping instead of vague tips

Plant nectar and pollen sources nearby to keep bees happy through the summer

Learn whether different hive types are needed based on climate

What is a good source of nectar and pollen plants to plant nearby to keep bees happy through the summer?

Do backyard beekeeping setups need different hive types depending on climate?

Understand whether the irregular brood pattern is a real problem or not

Find a way to feel less like they are failing at beekeeping

Does a messy frame with no clear brood pattern mean something is actually wrong, or is it just unnecessary panic?

Keep momentum going in backyard beekeeping

Build a backyard beekeeping habit (goal 4)

Determine what step 5 of the backyard beekeeping plan should be

What should step 5 of my backyard beekeeping plan be?

Understand what step 5 looks like in practice

Build the right habit around beekeeping, not just check a box

What should step 5 actually look like in practice?

Is step 5 about inspecting the hive weekly or more about prepping for the next season?

Approach hive inspections correctly before winter sets in

What should I be checking for at this stage of hive inspections before winter?

avoid backyard beekeeping mistake number 6

Which backyard beekeeping mistake number 6 should I avoid?

How do I level up my backyard beekeeping (question 7)?


Build a cold plunges habit (explicitly labeled as goal 1)

Commit to cold plunges instead of just researching

What should step 1 of my cold plunges plan be?

find out what step 2 of a fermentation plan should be

What should step 2 of my fermentation plan be?

get something concrete to start with on cold plunges

What does step 1 of cold plunges look like?

Avoid sabotaging cold plunge habit early on

Which cold plunges mistake number 3 should I avoid?

level up cold plunge practice
push past the basics

figure out the next logical progression in cold plunges as comfort increases

Build out a solid cold plunge progression

Ensure nothing is missed at step 6 of the plan

What should step 6 of my cold plunges plan be?

What temperature range should I actually be aiming for with cold plunges?

Does it matter if it's a bathtub with ice vs a dedicated tub?

Build a cold plunges habit
Keep pushing further with cold plunges

Get specific time durations for cold plunges

Get specific water temperature recommendations

How long should I stay in the cold plunge?

find a reasonable starting water temperature for cold plunges

determine how long to stay in a cold plunge as a beginner

What is a reasonable water temperature to start with for cold plunges?

How long should I stay in when I am just beginning?

Which bonsai care mistake number 8 should I avoid?


Reach typing speed milestone 1 sometime this month

get faster at typing
find techniques that actually work

What actually works to get faster at typing?

structure krav maga practice as a beginner

What's a reasonable way to structure krav maga practice for a beginner?

build good habits from the start of krav maga training

Which krav maga mistake number 2 should I avoid?

build out the rest of the typing speed plan

determine what step 3 of the plan should be

What should step 3 of my typing speed plan be?

Find cheap flights without wasting hours comparing sites

What's a good first step for finding cheap flights without wasting hours comparing sites?

Which krav maga mistake number 4 should I avoid?

figure out if standing too close or too far in krav maga drills

What's a common mistake beginners make with distance/range in krav maga sparring or drills?

find a drill for improving reaction time in krav maga sparring

What's a good drill for improving reaction time in krav maga sparring that can be practiced solo?

improve footwork when pivoting during krav maga defenses

Should I be turning my whole body or just the hips when I redirect the strike?

figure out what actually moves the needle in training

avoid just going through the motions in krav maga

What actually moves the needle in training versus just going through the motions?

Find a good drilling routine for krav maga strikes with only 20 minutes a day

What's a good drilling routine for krav maga strikes if I only have 20 minutes a day?

Should I focus more on pads or shadow reps at that time limit?


Build a krav maga habit that actually sticks instead of fizzling out after a week

What should step 1 of my krav maga plan be?

Get a straight answer on schedule and pricing for krav maga classes

Find a gym that responds to inquiries about krav maga

Is wanting a straight answer on schedule and pricing too much to ask?

Get one concrete actionable first step to take this week for krav maga

Get a concrete step 1 for a krav maga plan

Can you just give me an actual step 1 for this krav maga plan instead of dancing around it?

Get a concrete step 1 action to take this week for starting krav maga

Stop receiving general advice about why krav maga is beneficial

Can you just tell me what to do this week instead of dancing around it?

Build a krav maga habit instead of just talking about it

Set up something concrete to stop flaking on themselves

Stop making excuses and follow through on training

avoid common krav maga beginner mistakes

prevent building bad habits early in training

figure out a realistic training schedule

How many times a week should I actually be training krav maga to see real progress?

find out what step 3 of the krav maga plan should be

What should step 3 of my krav maga plan be?

learn a drill to build reaction speed for defending against a surprise grab

What is a good drill to build reaction speed for defending against a surprise grab?

Find a good drill to build faster reaction time for krav maga

Practice a reaction time drill solo without a partner

What is a good drill to build faster reaction time for krav maga that can be practiced solo without a partner?


Get into surfing consistently instead of just doing it on random vacations

Build a surf lessons habit as a goal for this year

Make the surf lessons habit stick this time

What should step 1 of my surf lessons plan be?

Find out what step 2 of the surf lessons plan should be

What should step 2 of my surf lessons plan be?

Keep the surf lessons progression logical

What should step 3 of my surf lessons plan be?

Avoid repeating common errors in surf lessons

Which surf lessons mistake number 4 should I avoid?

Reach bonsai care milestone 3
Stay on track with bonsai care progress

What should I be focusing on right now to reach bonsai care milestone 3, like watering schedule or pruning technique?

Get a simple watering schedule to stick to

Can you give me something dead simple to stick to for my bonsai watering schedule?

Find out what step 5 of the bonsai care plan should be

Progress beyond basic watering and pruning schedules

What should step 5 of my bonsai care plan be?

avoid making bonsai care mistakes
ensure watering schedule is correct
ensure pruning schedule is correct

Which bonsai care mistake number 6 should I avoid?

figure out the next stage after basic maintenance and watering schedules

How do I level up my bonsai care after basic maintenance and watering schedules?

Find out what is causing the juniper bonsai to decline

Get direct, straightforward advice on bonsai care mistakes

What am I doing wrong with this bonsai care?

Ensure the bonsai does not dry out while away for the weekend

Revisit step 5 of bonsai care with the weekend absence in mind

How can I make sure my bonsai won't dry out while I'm gone this weekend?

Condition a new leather wallet before using it

Find a specific oil or balm recommendation for leather conditioning

What is the best way to condition a new leather wallet before starting to use it?

Is there a specific oil or balm recommended for conditioning leather?


Build a watercolor painting habit (goal 1)

What should step 1 of my watercolor painting plan be?

Get a dead simple first exercise to start painting

Stop psyching herself/himself out and actually paint something

Can you give me a dead simple first exercise so I stop psyching myself out?

Get one concrete action to do today to start watercolor painting

Can you give me one concrete action to do today to start watercolor painting?

determine step 2 of the watercolor painting plan

What should step 2 of my watercolor painting plan be?

Determine what step 3 of the watercolor painting plan should be

What should I focus on to reach watercolor painting milestone 4?

Get a straightforward step 5 that actually works

Fix watercolor bleeding and muddy color issues

Can you give me a straightforward step 5 that actually works instead of more vague advice?

Track great-grandmother's lineage further back beyond 1890

What is the best next step to track great-grandmother's ancestry beyond 1890 where records stop?

learn to layer colors without muddying them

Any tips on layering colors without muddying them?

Reach watercolor painting milestone 5 by the end of the month

Tips on layering glazes without muddying the colors

Reach language exchange milestone 6 by the end of this month

Map out a plan to achieve language exchange milestone 6

Can you help me map out a plan to reach language exchange milestone 6 by the end of this month?

prepare the right materials for the next language exchange meetup

What is typically covered in milestone 6 of language exchange sessions?


Build a van conversion habit by chipping away at it a little each week instead of getting overwhelmed

wants to know what they are missing with the insulation install

What am I missing with the insulation install?

Switch from foam board to wool insulation

Nail moisture control before closing up the walls

Anyone have thoughts on moisture control with wool insulation?

avoid critical van conversion mistakes before cutting into walls

make sure nothing critical is being missed

Which van conversion mistake number 2 should I avoid?

get started with standup comedy
learn how to write a first set

Do you know anything about getting started with standup comedy?

Which van conversion mistake number 3 should I avoid?

Get a definitive answer on whether a vapor barrier is needed

Avoid ripping everything out and starting over

Figure out how much silence and dead air to cut between sentences without making it sound unnatural

Do you know anything about podcast editing?

How much silence/dead air should be cut out between sentences without making it sound unnatural?

avoid moonlight washing out stargazing views

determine if binoculars are worth using for stargazing

What is the best time of month to go stargazing to avoid moonlight washing everything out?

Does a basic pair of binoculars actually make a difference for stargazing?

Structure the habit so it actually sticks

What's a good way to structure a stargazing habit so it actually sticks?


Build a retro gaming collection intentionally rather than randomly buying

What should step 1 of my retro gaming plan be?

avoid buying unnecessary tools as a beginner

What tools do I actually need to buy versus what's overkill for a beginner?

Find out what step 2 of the retro gaming plan should be

What should step 2 of my retro gaming plan be?

find out what step 3 of the retro gaming plan should be

What should step 3 of my retro gaming plan be?

Set up properly before collecting or building anything specific

What would be a good step 4 to keep building momentum in retro gaming?

Find trail running shoes with good grip for rocky terrain

Run approximately 5 miles a few times per week

What shoes would you recommend for trail running on rocky terrain?

Find out what step 4 of the retro gaming plan should be

What should step 4 of my retro gaming plan be?

find out where to start looking for retro consoles or games

What is a good next step for getting into retro gaming?

Where should I start looking for consoles or games?

Learn what tools are needed to start leathercraft

Do you know anything about leathercraft basics?

What tools do I actually need to start making a simple wallet?

keep pushing leathercraft skills further

What is the best way to get a CRT shader setup working without tanking performance on older hardware?


keep making steady progress instead of getting overwhelmed

make more progress with cold plunges
level up cold plunge practice

nail down the sequence of the van conversion plan before progressing too far

What should step 3 of my van conversion plan be?

Start a vegetable garden for the first time

Determine whether to use seeds or seedlings

What's a good way to start a vegetable garden if I've never grown anything before?

Which van conversion mistake number 4 should I avoid?

What should step 5 of my van conversion plan be?

batch cook on Sunday to have meals ready for several days

find a meal prep strategy that works with limited weekday time

What's a good meal prepping strategy for someone who's short on time during the week?

Get a concrete system for organizing meal prep containers in the fridge

Prevent portions from becoming soggy by day three

Can you give me an actual system that works instead of vague tips?

figure out what is going wrong with meal prep results

What am I doing wrong with meal prepping?

Create an actual structured plan instead of winging it every week

return to working on the van conversion plan

What should step 6 of my van conversion plan be?

find a good place to get replacement parts for an old SNES controller

Does anyone know a good place to get replacement parts for an old SNES controller?


Build a consistent trail running habit instead of running sporadically

Is there a smarter way to progress than just going out and winging it every time?

avoid rolling ankle repeatedly on the same trail section

determine whether better shoes would help prevent ankle rolls

Do I need better shoes or am I just making poor decisions on the trail?

push further in trail running
level up trail running performance

learn what gear is needed to start rock climbing

find out what gyms are needed to start rock climbing

Do you know anything about getting into rock climbing?

What gear or gyms would I need to start rock climbing?

avoid making trail running mistakes that could harm habit development

Which trail running mistake number 3 should I avoid?

Build up weekly trail mileage before a fall race

What is a good weekly mileage increase for trail running without risking injury?

figure out what to focus on next for better technique on uneven terrain

What should I focus on next for better technique on uneven terrain?

determine correct fermentation duration before refrigerating sauerkraut

How long should I let sauerkraut sit out before moving it to the fridge?

Make trail running habit stick this time

Build consistency without burning out on the trails

What's a realistic weekly schedule for someone who wants to build consistency without burning out on the trails?

Structure a weekly trail running schedule with 3 sessions per week

Mix easy runs with harder efforts without overdoing it

What is a reasonable way to structure a weekly trail running schedule running only 3 times a week?

How do I mix easy runs with something harder without overdoing it?

build up weekly mileage steadily without risking injury

What is a good weekly mileage increase to aim for without risking injury when currently running about 15 miles a week on trails?


Build a bonsai care habit (goal 1)
Keep the bonsai tree alive and thriving

What should step 1 of my bonsai care plan be?

Start over with a dead-simple bonsai care routine

Determine whether the bonsai is being overwatered or underwatered

Am I overwatering or underwatering my bonsai?

Get a specific, concrete watering schedule for the bonsai

Have a basic bonsai care routine that does not require daily guessing

Determine what actions to take this week to progress toward milestone 2

What should I be doing this week to reach backyard beekeeping milestone 2?

Determine what step 2 of the bonsai care plan should be

Should I focus on pruning next or wait until it's more established?

Get into cycling commutes to work instead of driving

Determine step 2 of a cycling commutes plan

What should step 2 of my cycling commutes plan be?

Determine what step 3 of the backyard beekeeping plan should be

What should step 3 of my backyard beekeeping plan be?

Determine the right timeline for the first hive inspection after installing a new package of bees

When should I plan to do the first hive inspection after installing a new package of bees?

Determine the best spacing between hives in a backyard setup

Optimize airflow and sun exposure for hives without crowding other plants

What's the best way to space out hive placements in a backyard setup?

Determine what step 4 of the backyard beekeeping plan should be

What should step 4 of my backyard beekeeping plan be?

Determine what step 5 of the backyard beekeeping plan should be

What's a good step 5 for the backyard beekeeping plan after getting the hive set up and bees settled in?

Figure out a reasonable timeline for getting the first hive established

Determine whether spring is the only good time to begin beekeeping

What's a reasonable timeline for getting the first hive established once I start with backyard beekeeping?

Is spring really the only good time to begin beekeeping?


Start leathercraft on the right foot by avoiding common mistakes

Which leathercraft mistake number 1 should I avoid?

Avoid making mistakes on the next leathercraft project

Which leathercraft mistake number 2 should I avoid?

Reach leathercraft milestone 2 this month

Identify which skills or projects to focus on to reach milestone 2

What skills or projects should I focus on to reach leathercraft milestone 2?

Is there a standard order people follow for leathercraft progress?

Achieve straight, evenly spaced stitching holes

Fix misaligned holes on wallet panel without redoing it again

Is there some trick to leathercraft stitching spacing that I am missing?

Keep stitching lines straight and properly aligned

Find a reliable technique to prevent holes from drifting

Is there some trick to leathercraft that actually keeps things straight?

Does rock climbing wear down calluses in a way that would mess with fine leather stitching, or is it not really an issue?

Reach rock climbing milestone 3 before the next gym trip

How do I level up my rock climbing (question 3)?

Build grip strength for rock climbing outside of climbing

Find specific exercises worth adding to a routine

What's a good way to build grip strength for rock climbing outside of just climbing more?

Are there specific exercises worth adding to a routine?

Find a worthwhile language exchange platform

Does anyone know a good app for language exchange?

Which language exchange platform is worth trying for practicing Spanish with native speakers?


Reach typing speed milestone 1 within the next few weeks

What should step 1 of my typing speed plan be?

Find out what step 2 of the typing speed plan should be

Ensure a strong foundation before progressing further

What should step 2 of my typing speed plan be?

continue improving typing speed
maintain current momentum

What should step 3 of my typing speed plan be?

start boosting typing speed instead of just focusing on accuracy

What is a good next step to actually start boosting typing speed instead of just accuracy?

figure out the next practical step to keep improving typing speed

How do I level up my typing speed (question 3)?

Push typing speed past 80wpm without sacrificing accuracy

What drills should I be doing daily to push my typing speed past 80wpm without sacrificing accuracy?

Find specific drills or exercises to build muscle memory for faster typing

Are there any specific drills or exercises that help build muscle memory for typing faster?

Would switching keyboard layouts actually make a difference in typing speed?

figure out what actually helps with typing speed improvement versus practicing randomly

What actually helps versus just practicing randomly?

nail typing speed improvement once and for all

Which typing speed mistake number 5 should I avoid?

Determine if current typing speed is in a decent range

What is a realistic average typing speed in wpm for someone who types daily for work?

Should I be practicing more or am I already in a decent range?

break past a typing speed plateau at 70-80 wpm

What is the best way to break past a plateau once you hit 70-80 wpm?

determine if typing speed qualifies as a resume-worthy skill

What is a realistic average typing speed for someone who types daily for work, in WPM?

Should I put 'fast typist' on my resume?

feel comfortably fast for daily work typing

What is a good average typing speed to aim for if you want to feel comfortably fast for daily work, not competitive typing?

Find out what typing speed is considered good for data entry work

Determine whether 65 wpm is average or if a higher target should be set

What is considered a good typing speed for someone who works in data entry all day?

Is 65 wpm average for data entry, or should I be aiming higher?

track typing progress over the next few weeks

What's a good way to measure typing speed accurately, WPM or CPM?

understand whether 65 wpm is average or above average for professional writers

What is considered a good typing speed for someone who does a lot of writing for work?

determine whether 65 wpm is decent or just average for a non-formally trained daily typist

What is a realistic average typing speed for someone who types daily for work but never practiced formally?

Determine if current typing speed is decent

What is considered a good average typing speed for someone who works on a computer all day?

determine whether 65 wpm is a decent or average typing speed

What is a realistic average typing speed for someone who types daily but never practiced formally?

maintain accuracy while increasing speed

How do I push past a plateau when my accuracy drops the faster I try to go?


figure out the best time of month for stargazing

What's the best time of month to go stargazing if I want to actually see stuff clearly?

Does moon phase matter that much for stargazing?

Identify specific gear that helps with stargazing progress

What specific gear or timing actually helps progress?

Know what milestone 1 specifically requires

Understand what specific actions move the needle for leveling up stargazing

Receive a clear step-by-step guide instead of vague tips

What does milestone 1 require to level up stargazing?

What specific actions move the needle for leveling up?

Avoid making stargazing mistakes before heading out tonight

Ensure setup is correct before going out

Which stargazing mistake number 3 should I avoid?

avoid missing something basic before heading out this weekend

Which stargazing mistake number 4 should I avoid?

learn about stargazing mistake number 5 to avoid it

Which stargazing mistake number 5 should I avoid?

Receive a complete, straight list of stargazing mistakes to avoid all at once

Can you just give me a straight, complete list of stargazing mistakes to avoid instead of dragging this out one at a time?

Receive a concrete, actionable plan to start tonight

Can you please just give me something concrete I can start doing tonight?

Set a new target to build a stargazing habit (goal 3)

Get a simple weekly schedule to make the habit stick

Learn the best times of night to go stargazing

Can you suggest a simple weekly schedule to make it stick?

What are the best times of night to go out?

Build a regular stargazing habit with limited time windows of 20-30 minutes at night

What's a good way to start building a regular stargazing habit if I only have small windows of time, like 20-30 minutes at night?

Should I focus on learning constellations first or just get comfortable finding planets?

Plan a stargazing night this week with a clear sky

Find a time with minimal light pollution

What's the best time this week to catch a clear sky for stargazing?

Find the best time this week to see meteor showers or notable stargazing events

What's the best time this week to see any meteor showers or notable stargazing events?

Avoid a specific stargazing mistake (number 6)

Ensure nothing obvious is being missed with setup or timing

Which stargazing mistake number 6 should I avoid?

What time of night is usually best for stargazing?

Does the moon phase actually make a big difference?

find out the optimal time of night to go stargazing

avoid going too early when the sky is still washed out

Is there an actual best time of night to go stargazing or does it not really matter as long as it's dark out?

Find the best time this week to go stargazing

Avoid moon interference during stargazing session

Spot deep-sky objects with new telescope

What's the best time this week for stargazing without the moon washing everything out?

Find a workflow for editing podcasts with multiple guests on separate tracks

Clean up background noise without making voices sound unnatural

What's a good workflow for podcast editing when multiple guests are recorded on separate tracks?

How do I clean up background noise without making voices sound weird?

plan which night to head out for stargazing

determine if this weekend has good visibility

Is this weekend actually good for visibility?


Build a cycling commutes habit this month

Start cycling commutes smart by avoiding early mistakes

What trips people up early on with cycling commutes?

Which cycling commutes mistake number 1 should I avoid?

make cycling commutes easier and more manageable

Get cycling commute routine established
Avoid mistakes with gear
Avoid mistakes with timing

Which cycling commutes mistake number 2 should I avoid?

figure out the safest roads for cycling commutes without guessing

What's a good way to figure out the safest roads for cycling commutes without just guessing based on Google Maps traffic colors?

Build a solid routine for cycling commute

Avoid missing obvious cycling commute mistakes

Which cycling commutes mistake number 3 should I avoid?

Receive one clear consolidated list of cycling commute mistakes to avoid

Find a good workflow for editing podcasts with multiple guests talking over each other

Make audio cleanup easier, potentially by switching tools

What's a good workflow for podcast editing when you've got multiple guests talking over each other?

Are there tools that make cleanup easier than Audacity?

Keep podcast edits tight without sounding unnatural

Find a guideline for how much to trim pauses and filler words

What's a good rule of thumb for how much to trim pauses and filler words when editing a podcast?

Create a weekly editing schedule that is sustainable without burning out

What's a good weekly schedule to actually stick with editing without burning out?

find out which podcast editing mistake number 4 to avoid

Which podcast editing mistake number 4 should I avoid?

Which podcast editing mistake number 5 should I avoid?

Use cycling commutes to listen back to rough cuts and catch mistakes before editing

Does using cycling commutes to listen back to rough cuts seem like a reasonable way to build the editing habit?

Should I stick to dedicated editing time only?

Figure out a reasonable cycling commute distance for someone returning to biking

Determine how many days per week is realistic to cycle without burning out

What's a reasonable distance for a cycling commute if I'm just getting back into biking regularly?

How many days a week is realistic before burning out?

determine step 6 of the podcast editing plan

What should step 6 of my podcast editing plan be?

Build a general workflow for podcast editing

Get background noise removal right without making voices sound robotic

What's a good way to handle background noise removal without making voices sound robotic?

Find out which podcast editing mistake number 7 to avoid

Which podcast editing mistake number 7 should I avoid?

Determine what step 8 of the podcast editing plan should be

Know what to do after audio cleanup and levels balancing before final export

What should step 8 of my podcast editing plan be?

Find a good workflow for cleaning up background noise and filler words when editing a podcast

Understand the standard order of operations for podcast audio editing

What's a good workflow for cleaning up background noise and filler words when editing a podcast?

Is there a standard order of operations people follow, like noise reduction before or after leveling audio?

Identify editing actions that make a noticeable difference versus busywork

What actually makes a noticeable difference versus just busywork?

Handle background noise removal without making voices sound too processed

Find tools that work better than Audacity for podcast editing if available

What's a good way to handle background noise removal without making voices sound too processed?

Are there other tools that work better than Audacity for podcast editing?


Reach trail running milestone 1 before summer ends

Which trail running mistake number 1 should I avoid?

Identify basic mistake with foot placement or shoes

Is there a basic mistake I am making with foot placement or shoes that is causing me to keep rolling my ankle?

Build a solid foundation before increasing mileage

Which trail running mistake number 2 should I avoid?

Figure out whether to hike steep uphills or push through running them

What's a good pace strategy for trail running on technical terrain with lots of elevation change?

Should I hike the steep uphills or push through running them?

Get shoe traction selection right before next run

Understand the difference between shoes for muddy vs rocky terrain

What is the deal with switching up shoe traction for muddy vs rocky terrain?

What should I know about lugs to get it right before my next run?

What is your take on running with trekking poles for steep technical trails?

What's a good way to build up ankle strength for uneven trails?

Find a route that avoids the problematic root section

Make trail running feel fun instead of dangerous

Get better shoes to prevent ankle rolling

Create a plan that works to avoid getting hurt

Can we figure out a plan that actually works instead of me just guessing and getting hurt again?

Determine a reasonable weekly mileage increase for trail running

What is a reasonable weekly mileage increase for trail running if trying to build endurance without getting hurt?

How strict does the 10% rule actually need to be on technical terrain?

Push past current trail running level
Make progress in trail running
Level up trail running ability

Build up mileage on trails without overdoing it week to week

What's a good way to build up mileage on trails without overdoing it week to week?

Avoid knee injury or burnout before reaching next milestone

What's a good way to build up vertical gain without overdoing it on the knees?

build ankle strength and stability for technical trails

What's a good way to build up ankle strength and stability for technical trails?

Build up mileage for trail running without overdoing it

Start tackling longer routes with more elevation

What's a good way to build up mileage for trail running without overdoing it?

Avoid overtraining and injury before race day

What's a good mileage progression for someone building up to their first 25k trail race?

Break in new trail running shoes before a race

What's a good way to break in new trail running shoes before an actual race?

Build ankle strength for technical trail running

Regain confidence on trails they used to enjoy

What's the best way to build up ankle strength for technical trail running?


Find containers that keep food fresh through the week

Determine if investing in better containers is worthwhile

What containers do you recommend for meal prepping that actually keep food fresh through the week?

Is it worth investing in better containers?

Get genuinely good at meal prepping, not just adequate

Understand what differentiates a skilled meal prepper from a basic one

What separates someone who's just okay at meal prepping from someone who's really dialed in?

Is the key differentiator variety, timing, having better containers, or something else?

Find recipes that store well for a few days

Any suggestions for recipes that store well for a few days?

Branch out into more variety of sauces to avoid eating bland chicken every day

Find sauce or marinade formulas that store well in the fridge for 4-5 days

Keep meal prepping exciting rather than feeling like a chore

Any go-to sauce or marinade formulas that store well in the fridge for like 4-5 days?

expand beyond chicken breast in meal prep rotation

find a protein source that maintains good texture after reheating

What's a good protein source that doesn't get rubbery after reheating?

determine what step 2 of the meal prepping plan should be

What should step 2 of my meal prepping plan be?

Build on basic meal prepping beyond proteins and veggies

Avoid getting bored of the same food rotation

What's a good step 2 for meal prepping once I've got the basics down?

Continue building out the meal prepping plan

Make the meal prep plan usable week to week

What should step 3 of my meal prepping plan be?

determine what step 4 of the meal prepping plan should be

What should step 4 of my meal prepping plan be?

Determine what step 4 of the meal prepping plan should be

Nail down the storage and portioning part of meal prepping

Find containers that keep food fresh for the whole week in the fridge

Figure out portion sizes for meal prepping

What containers do you recommend for meal prepping if I want stuff to last the whole week in the fridge?

Learn the best way to portion food into containers after cooking

What is the best way to portion everything out into containers so it stays fresh all week?

Start trail running as a beginner coming from treadmill experience

Identify what gear actually matters for trail running

What's a good way to start trail running if I've only ever done treadmill stuff?

What gear actually matters for trail running?

Find a container setup that keeps food separated

Prevent food from getting soggy by day 3

What is a good container setup for keeping stuff separated so it doesn't get soggy by day 3?

Find a standard protein to carb ratio for meal prepped lunches

What is a good ratio of protein to carbs when meal prepping lunches for the week?

Is there a standard protein to carb ratio I should be following?

Find containers that won't stain from sauces

Find containers that are lightweight enough to carry to work

Set up 5 days worth of meal prep this weekend

Avoid making mistakes with the meal prep setup

What containers do you actually recommend for meal prepping, glass or plastic?

Incorporate quinoa or farro into meal prep this week

Move beyond defaulting to rice out of laziness

Get into batch cooking grains more intentionally

What is your take on batch cooking grains vs just doing rice every single time?

Find a container setup for meal prepping that does not take up too much fridge space

What's a good container setup for meal prepping that won't take up my whole fridge?

Track typing speed over time rather than through a single test

Understand how typing speed varies day to day

Is there a way to track typing speed over time, not just a one-off test?

Does typing speed change much day to day?


Build a krav maga habit
Learn self-defense
Get fit through krav maga

What should step 1 of my krav maga plan be?

Find a reasonable weekly krav maga schedule as a beginner

What's a reasonable weekly schedule for someone just starting krav maga?

figure out a sustainable long-term krav maga schedule

What's a reasonable frequency to start with for krav maga classes each week?

Determine whether a specific camera is needed to start

What's a good starting point for getting into film photography?

Do I need a specific camera or will any old one do?

What is the difference between shooting at box speed versus pushing or pulling film?

When would you actually want to push or pull film?

Find out what to expect from salsa dancing classes before signing up

What should a beginner expect from salsa dancing classes?

Get tips for starting salsa as a total beginner with no rhythm

Any tips for a total beginner who has zero rhythm but a lot of enthusiasm?

understand what goes on in the leader's head during salsa

Do you think it's harder to lead or follow in salsa?

Map out a plan to get better at salsa dancing

What should step 2 of my salsa dancing plan be?

Maintain accuracy while increasing typing speed

Any good tips for improving typing speed past 80 wpm without sacrificing accuracy?

Get clarification on what step 2 of the salsa dancing plan should be

What should step 2 of the salsa dancing plan be?

Find a good step 3 for salsa dancing progression after learning basic steps

What's a good step 3 for salsa dancing once I've got the basic steps down?

Should I focus on turns next or start working on timing with music?

Break down salsa timing into something simpler

nail the cross body lead
understand salsa timing

Can we go over the timing again because clearly I'm missing something basic here?

understand the timing difference between salsa and bachata footwork

What is the difference between salsa and bachata footwork timing-wise?

Has anyone done both krav maga and salsa?

Does the footwork from salsa overlap with krav maga footwork?

figure out a realistic weekly training schedule for krav maga as a beginner

How often do people usually train per week when starting krav maga?

practice salsa basic steps at a good tempo before speeding up

What is a good tempo to practice basic steps at before trying to speed up?

avoid common beginner salsa dancing mistakes

Which salsa dancing mistake number 3 should I avoid?

What does the standard warmup routine usually look like before drilling techniques in krav maga?


What should step 1 of my pottery plan be?

Identify a reasonable step 1 toward building a pottery habit

What's a reasonable step 1 to start working toward building a pottery habit?

Figure out what to invest in before committing to a pottery class

Do I need a pottery wheel to start, or can I get a feel for it with hand-building techniques first?

figure out where to begin with a van conversion

Should I prioritize insulation and electrical first, or lay out the floor plan before anything else?

write down step 1 of the pottery plan before forgetting it

Reach bonsai care milestone 3 by mastering wiring technique on branches

Any tips on timing for wiring technique on bonsai branches?

determine the correct frequency of misting leaves versus watering soil for a juniper bonsai

How often should I be misting the leaves versus just watering the soil for my juniper bonsai?

Why is my juniper still dropping needles even though I'm watering it exactly like every guide says?

find a decent router setup for a two-story house

What's a decent router setup for a two-story house?

find out what step 2 of the bonsai care plan should be

What should step 2 of my bonsai care plan be?

determine step 3 of the bonsai care plan

What should step 3 of my bonsai care plan be?

What settings should I check on the router for a stronger signal upstairs?

continue building the bonsai care plan by identifying step 4

What should step 4 of the bonsai care plan be?

establish a consistent bonsai fertilizing routine

understand how fertilizing frequency should change with seasons

How often should I actually be fertilizing my bonsai?

Does fertilizing frequency change with the seasons?

Learn how often to repot a juniper bonsai

Identify visual signs that indicate a juniper bonsai needs repotting

How often should I actually be repotting a juniper?

Is there a sign I should look for that tells me it's time to repot?

Build a bonsai care habit (goal 4) instead of watering whenever remembered

Create a simple weekly schedule covering pruning, watering, and checking soil moisture

Have a schedule easy enough to glance at each morning

Can you help me put together a simple weekly schedule for pruning, watering, and checking soil moisture so it actually sticks?

stick with a daily bonsai check habit by setting a morning reminder before coffee

Should I be checking soil moisture every single day or is that overkill for a juniper?

understand whether daily leaf misting is appropriate

learn how to determine if roots are being overwatered or underwatered

Should I be misting the leaves daily or is that overkill?

How do I know if I'm watering the roots too much vs too little?

set a simple soil moisture checking schedule that is easy to stick to

How often should I be checking soil moisture for a juniper bonsai this time of year?


Build a beach volleyball habit and commit to it consistently

Find out where to start with beach volleyball as a beginner

Where do I even start with beach volleyball?

What should step 1 of my beach volleyball plan be?

Find out what step 2 of the beach volleyball plan should be

What should step 2 of my beach volleyball plan be?

Get a concrete step 3 for the beach volleyball plan

Can you just give me something concrete instead of vague advice?

Find out where to start with birdwatching locally

Do you know anything about getting into birdwatching?

Where do I start with birdwatching locally?

Which birdwatching mistake number 3 should I avoid?

Keep things moving in order through the beach volleyball plan

What should step 2 of the beach volleyball plan be?

Learn proper technique for a defensive dig in beach volleyball

What is the proper technique for a defensive dig in beach volleyball?

Learn the proper hand position for a forearm pass in beach volleyball

What's the proper hand position for a forearm pass in beach volleyball?

Learn proper defensive dig technique to control the ball instead of flailing at it

Find a place to book surf lessons nearby

Determine whether a personal wetsuit is needed or if providers supply one

Do you know a good place to book surf lessons around here?

Do surf lesson providers usually provide a wetsuit or do I need my own?

Figure out if pickup games can be scheduled before or after the surf lesson

What time were those pickup games happening?

Clean up game before the next tournament

Avoid a specific beach volleyball mistake

Which beach volleyball mistake number 4 should I avoid?

Get a plain, direct answer about beach volleyball mistake #4

Learn what mistake #4 is and how to fix it

What is beach volleyball mistake #4 and how do you fix it?

Find a decent starter pair of binoculars for birdwatching without spending too much

What is a good starter pair of binoculars for birdwatching for beginners?

Get the complete list of beach volleyball mistakes before heading to practice

Did you ever answer the mistake #4 question asked earlier?

Find out which birdwatching mistake number 5 to avoid

Which birdwatching mistake number 5 should I avoid?

Which birdwatching mistake number 6 should I avoid?

Start learning salsa dancing as a beginner

What is a good way to start learning salsa dancing without feeling totally lost as a beginner?

Are group classes or private lessons better for picking up the basics of salsa dancing?

get ahead of common birdwatching mistakes

Is there a mistake number 7 I should watch out for in birdwatching?

Find out how to determine when sauerkraut has fermented long enough

How do I know when a batch of sauerkraut has actually fermented long enough versus just sitting there?

Is it mostly about taste or are there other signs to check for?


Trace family tree back a few generations

Reach genealogy research milestone 1 by the end of the month

What should step 1 of my genealogy research plan be?

Find one solid first step to begin genealogy research

Get moving on genealogy research without paying upfront

Where exactly should I start my genealogy research?

Get organized before pulling records
Structure family tree from scratch
Avoid ending up with disconnected names

What is the best way to structure a family tree from scratch so disconnected names are avoided later?

Organize genealogy research in a structured way

Avoid accumulating disorganized names and dates

Have a system that scales as more branches are added to the family tree

What's a good way to organize genealogy research so I'm not just piling up random names and dates?

Organize genealogy research to avoid losing track of sources

Have a system in place before getting overwhelmed

What's a good way to organize genealogy research so I don't lose track of sources as I go further back?

Find a trail running route with decent elevation gain that is not too technical and requires no scrambling

Do you know any good trail running routes that aren't too technical with decent elevation gain but nothing that requires scrambling?

Did you find anything more on the great-grandfather who supposedly immigrated through Ellis Island?

Confirm great-grandparents' immigration records

Find which archives to check for ship manifests from the immigration era

Which archives should I check for ship manifests from that era?

How fast would I need to type to transcribe old handwritten records efficiently?

What is the best way to keep improving typing speed without plateauing?

Determine whether old film rolls need to be shot through soon or can be stored for another year

Does 35mm film stock expire faster if stored in a fridge vs a cool closet?

Does the user need to shoot through old rolls soon or will they still be fine in a year?

Determine correct exposure settings for shooting expired film

Avoid wasting a roll of film on incorrect settings

Should I overexpose by a stop per decade past the expiration date when shooting expired film, or is that too much of a generalization?

Which genealogy research mistake number 2 should I avoid?

Determine if DNA matching services are worth the money before starting genealogy research

How reliable are DNA matching services for finding distant relatives?

Is it worth the money to use DNA matching services before digging into records?

How reliable are old census records for spelling of last names?

Is seeing variations in last name spelling for the same family normal or a red flag?

Organize genealogy research across multiple family lines

Keep track of which documents belong to which branch

What's the best way to organize genealogy research when working across multiple family lines at once?

Find a good way to organize documents and records collected during genealogy research

What's a good way to organize all the documents and records I collect during genealogy research?

figure out next steps to take genealogy research further

How do I level up my genealogy research?

Verify names and dates from old records with inconsistent spellings

Avoid merging two different people into one record by mistake

What is the best way to verify names and dates from old records when spellings vary across documents?

Identify overlooked record types or databases in genealogy research

Ensure no obvious sources are missed before moving to harder-to-find records

Are there any specific record types or databases I should be checking that people usually overlook when doing genealogy research?