I believe in being the jack of all trades and and being self taught. I however would like to learn something new and want something practical or academic that would be simple to pick up, but gets more complex in order to master. Any suggestions?
2007-09-12 09:15:09 · 12 answers · asked by PeguinBackPacker 5 in Games & Recreation ➔ Hobbies & Crafts
All very good answers. Cannot choose will put this to vote.
2007-09-12 13:38:55 · update #1
Lots of things would fit, depending on your budget. Quilting, garment making, carpentry, metalwork, jewelry making, papercasting, sculpture, pottery and ceramics, landscaping, painting...
For academics, your public library might offer Rosetta Stone right over the internet for free so you could learn a language. Or you could become a student of history. My dad likes genealogy because he occasionally stumbles onto a mystery which he will put aside til he has more experience.
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2007-09-12 09:17:27 · answer #1 · answered by Kacky 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try coin collecting. It doesn't have to cost you a lot. You can go to the bank and pick of a box of coin (whichever denomination you like) for exactly face value. A box of pennies is $25, a box of nickels is $100, a box of dimes is $250 and boxes of half dollars or quarters are $500. The bank can pull out just $100 for you and you wouldn't have to buy all $500 if you didn't want to.
Once you get a box, you can go through and pull out the better coins (there are books to help with this or websites). You can pick up a coin book and try to fill all the holes or just search for interesting ones.
The coins that you don't want can be returned to the bank and put straight back into your account (though it's often better to return the coins to a different bank (not just a different branch but a different bank) so that you don't search the same boxes over and over). So you get most of your money back and you could then get another box.
Also check your change for interesting finds.
Some things to search for: wheat pennies, silver dimes, silver quarters, old coins, error coins, etc. There's always the chance that you could find a real treasure!
It's also helpful to buy a red book. It can help you price your coins and will answer many of the questions you may have.
OR IF THAT'S NOT FOR YOU...
http://www.spacefem.com/quizzes/hobby/
2007-09-12 11:15:12 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am currently self teaching me:
Spanish, French
Psychology
Web Design
Stones
Computer Software
Make Up
I'm trying to get back into college and they say as a Business Major its a requirement to know at least one other language. Psychology helps for the obvious reasons.
Computer Software can be difficult because programs are so involved but I think you would like it and benefit due to your aspirations of running a company.
I'm self teaching web design and I find it to be generally easy and enjoyable. Web Design makes good money but can get involved. I'd recommend web design to you so long as you have the patience for it. I can send you some links on good teaching sites too.
What about Real Estate? Physics? Math? Computer Science?
2007-09-12 10:20:00 · answer #3 · answered by DanceCat Squiggy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are asking this in the crafts section so I would go with stain glass art. You can start with a small project and work up to really elaborate pieces. It is an expensive hobby though.
If you are talking about something non-artsy, learn a new language by buying some books and CDs.
2007-09-12 09:21:51 · answer #4 · answered by ga.peach67 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A foreign language... although you may need a book or a computer program or audio tapes, you still do most of the work yourself...
Or cooking, in which case all you need are some recipes, the ingrediants, and an oven/stove/microwave/toaster.
Or an art such as drawing, painting, or possibly playing a musical intrument...
2007-09-12 09:18:48 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Try learning a foreign language. I use Rosetta Stone, and it works really well. I'm learning Spanish and Japanese at the moment.
2007-09-12 09:21:09 · answer #6 · answered by Jeff The God Of Biscuits 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would suggest teaching yourself Algebra it is simple to begin but as you go on you start to add on to what you learned before.
~Alex
2007-09-12 10:03:08 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Knitting, stained glass art, iron working and bending as in wrought ironwork, caligraphy, furnishure making-start with coffee table or shelves, gardening, picture framing.
2007-09-12 12:13:43 · answer #8 · answered by beachloveric 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Taxes! I did it. Starts simple and then becomes way complex, but intuitive nontheless.
2007-09-12 09:18:41 · answer #9 · answered by mechbasket 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you could get into accounting and do peoples taxes, theyhave the h&r block courses you can take to get certified, and you can maybe make some money
2007-09-12 09:18:24 · answer #10 · answered by kellbelle21 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋