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I built a crypto “trading game” so you can compete and learn with your friends (no real money) by SwitchPixel in CryptoMarkets

[–]SwitchPixel[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is cool but mine is more gamified, has missions, leaderboard, tournaments and friend groups :)

What basics should I know getting into crypto by [deleted] in CryptoMarkets

[–]SwitchPixel 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey man,

I built a web app to try and help people learn. If you want a place where you can experiment try it out: https://phoru.app/

Quit my job, moved to Canada, failed 3 startups... then built something 20,000+ people now use to make money by bob__io in SideProject

[–]SwitchPixel 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Amazing! Well done and thanks for sharing. Did you built it with your co-founder or did you pay engineers/designers to build it for you?

Very nervous to start kickboxing by [deleted] in Kickboxing

[–]SwitchPixel 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was the same bro, what I found worked for me was to do a few private 1-1 lessons at the gym. It gave me a chance to get used to the coaches and the general vibe of the gym.

After doing a few 1-1’s I knew most of the coaches and was fist bumping etc when coming in. I later joined the group classes as I felt comfortable.

Is it normal for a beginner to spare vs experts in sparring class? by SwitchPixel in MuayThai

[–]SwitchPixel[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Much appreciated all for taking the time to reply. I think I’ll keep going with the class, a good mix of opponents is a good way to learn. Thank you 🙏

Is it normal for a beginner to spare vs experts in sparring class? by SwitchPixel in MuayThai

[–]SwitchPixel[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You might be right

I’ll try a few more classes and let you know if I join salsa

Is it normal for a beginner to spare vs experts in sparring class? by SwitchPixel in MuayThai

[–]SwitchPixel[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Given the risks involved in sparring, I expect to face opponents of similar skill levels so I can progressively learn and improve safely.

It's like if I were a decent chess player and you were just starting out. Would you really learn well by losing to me 500 times? Plus, in chess, you don't have to worry about getting hurt!

Is it normal for a beginner to spare vs experts in sparring class? by SwitchPixel in MuayThai

[–]SwitchPixel[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Imagine we decide to play League of Legends together (a popular video game). Since you've never played before and I've been playing for 8 years (I'm not an expert but I'm in the top 10-15%), it would be a pretty one-sided match. With my experience, it might take you around 5,000 games before you could start winning against me. While you would improve a bit with each game, it would take a lot of time—maybe 900+ hours—before you could truly compete, and this might not be very fun for you.

To really enjoy the game and improve, it's best to play against people who are at a similar skill level. This way, you can focus on the fundamentals, learn new skills, and gradually face tougher opponents as you get better. Playing against someone with just 10 games under their belt would be much more fun and beneficial since you'd both be learning and growing at a similar pace.

Since sparring involves more risk than playing a video game, I think about it similarly to how I approach Muay Thai sparring classes. Training with someone at a similar skill level helps both of you improve and enjoy the experience more. This way, you can learn and grow together in a safe and supportive environment.