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“I’ve always wanted to learn video editing, so I went online and purchased a lifetime deal for a basic video editor (I think I spent $39). I once read one of the best ways to learn something is to produce an output from whatever you are learning. For video editing, I decided I was going to create promo videos. After some practice and YouTube tutorials, I created and Fiverr profile and listed my services for the smallest amount possible of $5 with unlimited revisions. It did a few things for me. It held me accountable because I couldn’t just half-ass the project, and once someone paid, I was on the line for getting it done. $5 for the hours it took me to complete the video seems a bit nuts, and it certainly felt like it. Fast forward a few weeks, and I had completed a handful of videos, acquired reviews on my profile, and, more importantly, built confidence.”

“I work as an iOS developer, and I learned ALL of it online (Apple documentation, Udemy courses, etc.) and right after, I also did an entire computer science bachelor's program online with Dakota State University and graduated in May this year. So I've learned basically everything from online courses. I didn't do online because I think I learn better, it's just more convenient.”