“When I was your age” advice doesn’t apply readily to modern skill growth. Gone are the days of dumpster diving for lab parts to work on skill growth that would jettison your career. And even those who are lucky enough to find mentors in their industry frequently leave that advise at work and never bring it home to hone. This talk will discuss things you can do to become more disciplined on a budget, and start a community resource for others to contribute their own skills.