THE LEARNING PATH / SEVEN LEVELS OF SHOWING UP
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Twenty-one small courses. Seven earned distinctions. A much better answer to “what did you learn today?”
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21 courses · Newbie level free; all 21 courses US$5.99 · Included courses need no further payment
GRADE INewbieThe Dishwasher Arts
An introduction to loading, unloading and the radical concept of finishing the job.
GRADE INewbieLaundry, with Honours
Protect the knitwear. Understand the labels. Reunite the socks.
GRADE INewbiePersonal Presentation 101
Clean, considerate and ready to leave the house. A love story in five useful lessons.
GRADE IIApprenticeThe Weekly Shop, Decoded
Return with dinner ingredients. Not merely six snacks and a very interesting cheese.
GRADE IIApprenticeDressed for the Occasion
A wardrobe qualification. The chair covered in clothes cannot sit the exam for you.
GRADE IIApprenticeHealth, Energy & the Long Game
Look after yourself. Your spouse did not apply to become your battery charger.
GRADE IIIPractitionerThe Fine Art of Listening
A practical alternative to saying “Have you tried…?” before the sentence is finished.
GRADE IIIPractitionerSorry, Without the Footnotes
An apology that does not secretly contain a closing argument.
GRADE IIIPractitionerTen Minutes, Properly Present
A small daily conversation with considerably fewer screens.
GRADE IVSpecialistDate Night, Without a Committee
Make a thoughtful plan without making your partner project-manage their own evening.
GRADE IVSpecialistFriends, Freedom & Fair Plans
Keep your friends. Keep your promises. Do not outsource the collision to your partner.
GRADE IVSpecialistConversation Beyond “Fine”
Ask, listen, follow up. Surprisingly, other people are not podcasts you can interrupt.
GRADE VExpertA Masterclass in Bedroom Diplomacy
For grown-ups: confidence, kindness and taking “not tonight” with grace. No persuasion tricks.
GRADE VExpertCompliments, with Honours
“You look nice” is a start. Sincerity is the advanced qualification.
GRADE VExpertDisagree Without a Scoreboard
Keep a difficult conversation about the problem, not the prosecution.
GRADE VIDistinguished FellowMoney Talks, Without the Drama
A shared plan for money. No one needs a surprise subscription to financial chaos.
GRADE VIDistinguished FellowUseful When Life Gets Heavy
Offer practical care without appointing yourself the fixer of everything.
GRADE VIDistinguished FellowA Future You Both Actually Want
Turn two sets of hopes into a shared next step.
GRADE VIIMasterThe Household Stewardship Practicum
Run a fair household system without becoming its self-appointed manager.
GRADE VIIMasterThe Advanced Art of Trying Again
Keep improving without demanding a perfect relationship.
GRADE VIIMasterMaster of Everyday Partnership
The final practicum: bring the small things together and keep showing up.
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GRADE INewbieLEVEL 01 / Show up. Start small.
Newbie
A practical start: shared essentials and looking after yourself.
Start here · all three courses free · 3 coursesGRADE INewbieThe Dishwasher Arts
An introduction to loading, unloading and the radical concept of finishing the job.
GRADE INewbieLaundry, with Honours
Protect the knitwear. Understand the labels. Reunite the socks.
GRADE INewbiePersonal Presentation 101
Clean, considerate and ready to leave the house. A love story in five useful lessons.
GRADE IIApprenticeLEVEL 02 / Own the whole task.
Apprentice
Shop thoughtfully, dress for the occasion and build realistic habits for health and energy.
Unlock after completing Newbie · 3 coursesGRADE IIApprenticeThe Weekly Shop, Decoded
Return with dinner ingredients. Not merely six snacks and a very interesting cheese.
GRADE IIApprenticeDressed for the Occasion
A wardrobe qualification. The chair covered in clothes cannot sit the exam for you.
GRADE IIApprenticeHealth, Energy & the Long Game
Look after yourself. Your spouse did not apply to become your battery charger.
GRADE IIIPractitionerLEVEL 03 / Listen. Understand. Act.
Practitioner
Make listening, good apologies and everyday check-ins a habit.
Unlock after completing Apprentice · 3 coursesGRADE IIIPractitionerThe Fine Art of Listening
A practical alternative to saying “Have you tried…?” before the sentence is finished.
GRADE IIIPractitionerSorry, Without the Footnotes
An apology that does not secretly contain a closing argument.
GRADE IIIPractitionerTen Minutes, Properly Present
A small daily conversation with considerably fewer screens.
GRADE IVSpecialistLEVEL 04 / Make room for us.
Specialist
Plan a thoughtful date, make room for friendships and enjoy better conversations.
Unlock after completing Practitioner · 3 coursesGRADE IVSpecialistDate Night, Without a Committee
Make a thoughtful plan without making your partner project-manage their own evening.
GRADE IVSpecialistFriends, Freedom & Fair Plans
Keep your friends. Keep your promises. Do not outsource the collision to your partner.
GRADE IVSpecialistConversation Beyond “Fine”
Ask, listen, follow up. Surprisingly, other people are not podcasts you can interrupt.
GRADE VExpertLEVEL 05 / Care without conditions.
Expert
Connection, respectful intimacy and disagreement without point-scoring.
Unlock after completing Specialist · 3 coursesGRADE VExpertA Masterclass in Bedroom Diplomacy
For grown-ups: confidence, kindness and taking “not tonight” with grace. No persuasion tricks.
GRADE VExpertCompliments, with Honours
“You look nice” is a start. Sincerity is the advanced qualification.
GRADE VExpertDisagree Without a Scoreboard
Keep a difficult conversation about the problem, not the prosecution.
GRADE VIDistinguished FellowLEVEL 06 / Plan a life together.
Distinguished Fellow
Talk about money, offer useful support and plan a shared future.
Unlock after completing Expert · 3 coursesGRADE VIDistinguished FellowMoney Talks, Without the Drama
A shared plan for money. No one needs a surprise subscription to financial chaos.
GRADE VIDistinguished FellowUseful When Life Gets Heavy
Offer practical care without appointing yourself the fixer of everything.
GRADE VIDistinguished FellowA Future You Both Actually Want
Turn two sets of hopes into a shared next step.
GRADE VIIMasterLEVEL 07 / A practice. Not a finish line.
Master
Bring everything together into a partnership that works in real life.
Unlock after completing Distinguished Fellow · 3 coursesGRADE VIIMasterThe Household Stewardship Practicum
Run a fair household system without becoming its self-appointed manager.
GRADE VIIMasterThe Advanced Art of Trying Again
Keep improving without demanding a perfect relationship.
GRADE VIIMasterMaster of Everyday Partnership
The final practicum: bring the small things together and keep showing up.
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Newbie: free. All three courses, exams and retakes. Pass all three to earn your Newbie diploma and badge.
All 21 courses: US$5.99. One payment, no subscription. Or get the courses and The Field Guide ebook for US$12.99. Levels unlock as you pass their exams.
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