DANIEL CHE / GET SMART

Good ideas.
Useful skills.

Courses, books, and digital tools that help us think more clearly and make better things.

An independent learning guide · direct links to official websites

Thoughtful curationHonest limitationsNo pushy advertising
01 / LEARN

Where to start

A selection for curious minds. Pick the course that fits your goal, not the one with the loudest marketing.

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02Well-being
Yale University · Laurie Santos

The Science of Well-Being

What research says about happiness and why common assumptions often mislead us. A useful starting point for reflection and practice.

Taught in English · translations varyView programme
03Well-being
Leiden University

De-Mystifying Mindfulness

An introduction to mindfulness that brings together practice, history, and a critical examination of the evidence.

Taught in English · translations varyView programme
04Ideas & peace
University of Edinburgh

Introduction to Philosophy

A starting point for questions about knowledge, ethics and human identity — and for learning to reason through competing arguments.

Taught in English · translations varyView programme
05Ideas & peace
Emory University

From Freedom Rides to Ferguson: Narratives of Nonviolence in the American Civil Rights Movement

Nonviolent movements in the US civil rights struggle, explored in historical context rather than as a universal recipe.

Taught in English · translations varyView programme
06Digital & AI
DeepLearning.AI · Andrew Ng

Generative AI for Everyone

How generative AI works, what it can help with, and where it fails — a useful introduction without requiring coding.

Taught in English · translations varyView programme
07Digital & AI
Duke University

AI Product Management

A product-management view of machine learning: connecting technical possibilities to problems people actually need solved.

Taught in English · translations varyView programme
08Digital & AI
Google

Google UX Design

User research, prototyping, usability testing, and the practical foundations of digital experience design.

Taught in English · translations varyView programme
09Digital & AI
Google

Google Project Management

Practical foundations for planning work, coordinating teams, and delivering projects with clarity.

Taught in English · translations varyView programme
10Digital & AI
Google

Google Digital Marketing & E-commerce

Marketing strategy, content, analytics, and e-commerce — best approached alongside the ethics of promotion.

Taught in English · translations varyView programme
11English
University of Washington

Business English Communication Skills

Presentations, meetings, and professional writing in English. Pair coursework with regular speaking practice.

Taught in English · translations varyView programme
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02 / TOOLS

Tools for the job

Voice and audio, audience communication, and international payments — distinct needs with practical tools.

Voice and audio

ElevenLabs

Voiceovers, dubbing, and voice interfaces. Check consent, licensing, and subscription limits before use.

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Newsletters and community

MailerLite

A simple platform for newsletters and for keeping in touch with readers and small communities.

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International payments

Wise

International transfers and accounts. Compare total fees and check which features are available in your country.

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03 / BOOKS

Books I recommend

My LiveLib collection on philosophy, meditation, self-knowledge, and the study of consciousness.

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04 / FREE

Good ideas without a subscription

Useful learning does not always come with a price tag. These resources are free.

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Ahrefs Academy

Practical lessons on search research, content, and building educational digital projects.

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WHO mYoga

A free World Health Organization initiative for exploring yoga practices.

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05 / PRINCIPLES

A recommendation carries responsibility

I collect resources I find substantial or helpful for particular goals. This is not a ranking of the “best” products or a promise of results.

Some links may become affiliate links in the future. If they do, they will be clearly marked beside the recommendation. All links here currently go directly to official sites.

Transparency firstValue for the reader comes before commissions. Free alternatives stay in the selection.
A personal project by Daniel Che. Separate from Peaceful World and its donations.