====== Learn how to read the fucking manual ====== I don't like to read manuals. Manuals are boring and I will probably figure this out without one. ===== no time ===== ===== too lazy ===== No matter how intelligent you are, nobody wants to pick up the boring textbook about Microsoft Excel and go through it step-by-step. Most of us would even choose an exhausting workout over that kind of torture. But those who do find the willpower to understand the Excel manual have an advantage for life. They took the time to learn how to solve problems, while the rest of us try to work around them. Giving them exponentially more time and skills to accomplish their goals. ==== why should I learn how it works? ==== ===== too dumb to read ===== ==== can't find the manual ==== ===== already know everything ===== ===== common sense ===== ===== instructions unclear, finger stuck in birdcage ===== ===== annoy someone until they help ===== ===== further reading ===== * [[questions|how to ask questions]] * [[https://msu.edu/course/cep/813/web/learningtolearnsoftware.htm|Learning to learn software]] * [[https://compassionatecoding.com/blog/2019/4/17/its-time-to-retire-rtfm|It's time to retire "RTFM"]]