Autodidactism – Page 4 – Knowledge Lust

How to Get Into Poetry (5 Tips From a Former Barbarian)

Learn the 5 tactics I used to finally become someone capable of reading, understanding, and appreciating poetry.

Mediocre at a Few Skills? Combine Them to Create Your Own Job

Are you mediocre in a few skills? So was the creator of Dilbert comics. Learn how combining them in creative ways can make you in-demand.

Why I Plan to Read “A Christmas Carol” Every December

{SPOILERS AHEAD} Every Christmas my family watches Scrooge, the best adaptation of Dickens’ beloved story, A Christmas Carol. This year, I decided to go back and read the original 100-page...

3 Reasons Every Autodidact Should Read “Martin Eden”

The novel Martin Eden is a great source of inspiration and insight for aspiring autodidacts; learn three reasons why.

My 2024 Self-Education Plan (Example University-Style Curriculum)

Check out my 7-course self-education curriculum for 2024 and the reasoning behind my choices of what to study, so that you can create your own learning plan.

The Value of a Reading Buddy for Self-Education

Learn how meeting with a friend to discuss what you've read makes you a better reader, thinker, and speaker.

About Knowledge Lust

My name's Sam Rinko, and I'm incredibly optimistic about self-education's ability to transform a life. Self-learning projects have been a staple in my daily routine ever since my formal education ended and my curiosity took off. Knowledge Lust is an attempt to help autodidacts systematically self-study and learn a wide range of topics, from academic subjects like philosophy and economics to more directly applicable skills like meditation, rock climbing, and writing.

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