#skilldevelopment

[mary-alighieri]

Since I'm not a middle-aged alcoholic detective, my skill map will certainly look different

[brainstreams]

put in 18 min a day.

that's 100 hours a year!

and you'll outperform 95% of the world in any skill you choose.

[authenticity2025]

[relaxedstyles]

[historiaarch]

Checking Or Fact Checking History Claims?

Here Are My Key Strategies for Ensuring Source Accuracy:

Cross-Reference Information (Triangulation): Never rely on a single source. Compare information across multiple, independent, and reputable sources to confirm facts. Truth Always reveals itself!

Check for Bias and Purpose: Analyze why the source was created. Is it propaganda, an opinion piece, or an objective report? Identify if the author has a hidden agenda, emotional language, or political motives. Usually propaganda always have an end result. Understand that and see if it applies to the base argument!

Evaluate the Author/Publisher: Determine if the author is an expert (academic background, previous reputable work). Check if the publisher is a university press, academic journal, or reputable historical institution.

Verify Citations and Evidence: Check the sources the author used. If a source makes claims without citing evidence, it is not reliable.

Contextualize the Source: Ensure you understand when the source was created and the context surrounding it (primary vs. secondary).

Use Lateral Reading: Instead of staying on one website, search for information about the source/author on other sites to verify its credibility (lateral reading). 

Common Red Flags for Inaccurate Sources:

Sensationalist, overly emotional, or biased language.

Lack of citations or bibliography.

Spelling, grammar, or typographical errors.

The information cannot be found anywhere else. 

Evaluating Primary vs. Secondary Sources:

Primary Sources (eyewitness accounts, diaries, records): Ask if the author was actually present, if they have a reason to lie, or if the account was written long after the event.

Secondary Sources (books, articles): Ask if the author used primary sources, if they are qualified, and if other historians agree with their conclusions. 

Best Tools To Ensure Accuracy When Doing Fact Checks!

Get It Here!

[michelle278]

I’ve been getting so many messages about my freelancing skills lately 👀

Still lowkey wondering how y’all even found out about that 😂

[elsa-fogen]

Icy 14-12 years ago vs now

This one is new 👆

Ok so i found some old Icy drawings and, like, so obvious that i was trying to flex my SKILL on second one, because it's drawn on the back of the first drawing lol

So i decided, why not flex my new skill now JSHDJEKSNDK

Must be 2011 vs 2013 but I'm not sure

[goddessinnerglow]

Become Your Best Version Before 2025 - Day 22

Developing New Skills

Let's talk about something super exciting, learning new skills! But wait, before you think "ugh, I don't have time for that," I promise we'll keep this fun and totally doable.

Remember when we were kids and tried new things just because they looked fun? No pressure, no expectations, just pure curiosity! Let's bring some of that energy back into our lives.

Want to hear something cool? Our brains literally light up with joy when we learn new things. It's like giving ourselves tiny happiness boosters throughout the day. How awesome is that?

Here's the thing about learning new skills, you don't need fancy equipment or hours of free time. Seriously! Some of the most fulfilling skills I've picked up started with just:

Watching YouTube videos while eating lunch

Using free apps during my morning routine

Practicing for 10 minutes before bed

The trick? Start so small it feels almost silly. Learning a language? Start with just one word a day. Want to draw? Doodle one tiny sketch while your coffee brews. Interested in cooking? Master one simple recipe before moving to the next.

I used to think I needed perfect conditions to learn something new, like you know, lots of free time, the right equipment, maybe even a class to sign up for. But then I realized waiting for perfect conditions meant never starting at all!

Instead, try this: pick something that makes you curious. Something that makes you think "ooh, that looks fun!" Then find ONE tiny way to explore it tomorrow. Just tomorrow. That's it!

Maybe it's:

Downloading a language app and learning how to say "hello"

Looking up one simple yoga pose to try

Learning one new keyboard shortcut

Finding a beginner's tutorial for something you've always wanted to try

The magic happens when we stop thinking about becoming experts and just enjoy being beginners. Every single expert started exactly where you are, just curious and willing to try!

Today's Challenge:

Pick ONE skill you'd love to learn

Find a super simple way to start (like a 5-minute YouTube video or a quick tutorial)

Spend just 10 minutes exploring it

Share what you picked in the comments!

See you tomorrow for Day 23!

♡ ☆:.｡ Keep glowing, babes! ♡ ☆:.｡ With love, Goddess Inner Glow.