HOW TO USE STORIES
Don’t look for motivation. Look for the mechanism.
In Sri Lanka, many learners get stuck in “tuition hopping” changing classes, changing teachers, changing note without a method. These stories help you avoid that by focusing on 3 things: (1) the weekly actions, (2) what was tracked, and (3) the next step.
1) Weekly actions
What the person did daily (15–30 minutes) and what they stopped doing.
2) Progress signal
What changed early (fewer mistakes, better recall, more consistency, less panic).
3) Next step
What to do after the first week: which pillar guide or track to follow next.
WHY THIS PAGE MATTERS
Three benefits of reading stories (before committing)
You learn what to do weekly
Instead of “study harder,” you get a repeatable loop you can apply today.
You avoid false certainty
Stories show trade-offs and realistic progress signals—so you don’t chase hype.
You pick the right pillar
Different goals need different proof: exams, skills, earning power, or money habits.
STORIES
Weekly actions → progress signals → next step
Student (Grade 10): Tuition hopping → study system
Context: Switching classes, rewriting notes, still forgetting in tests.
Weekly actions: 20 minutes daily of active recall (short questions), plus a simple “mistake bank” listing repeated errors.
Progress signals: Fewer repeated mistakes in the same topic, faster recall during practice, and clearer “what to do next” each day.
Next step: Add structured past-paper practice and revision timing.
Parent: From guessing → visibility + routines
Context: Paying for tuition but not seeing real progress; stress at home increases.
Weekly actions: Agree on a 30-minute daily routine (same time), ask the child to show: (1) the day’s practice output, and (2) one mistake they corrected.
Progress signals: Less conflict, more consistency, and clearer confidence signals before exams.
Next step: Use tracking (in the app) if you want progress to be visible without daily debates.
A/L student: Panic revision → measurable readiness
Context: Big study hours, low confidence; revision feels endless.
Weekly actions: Switch from rereading to: 3 past-paper questions daily + review mistakes immediately.
Progress signals: More predictable performance, weaker areas become obvious early, less last-minute panic.
Next step: Follow a structured exam readiness plan aligned to the subject’s syllabus.
Youth: “Need a job” → employability outputs
Context: Wants better income but doesn’t know what to build; English confidence is low.
Weekly actions: Create one artifact per week: a CV draft, a short writing sample, and a simple project output (even small). Practice communication daily in small blocks.
Progress signals: More clarity, better articulation, and real things to show (not just “I learned”).
Next step: Build a portfolio sequence and practice interview responses.
Family finance: Salary stress → basic buffer
Context: Expenses rise, no savings buffer; emergencies create debt.
Weekly actions: Track spending for 7 days, then create a basic budget you can repeat. Start a small emergency buffer (even tiny, consistent).
Progress signals: Less uncertainty, fewer impulse decisions, a sense of control returns.
Next step: Debt control + habit systems to make saving automatic.
Entrepreneur: Idea anxiety → validation loop
Context: Many ideas, no proof of demand; fear of wasting money.
Weekly actions: Run a small validation test: talk to 10 potential customers, write down the exact problem words, and make one simple offer.
Progress signals: Clearer demand, better pricing confidence, less guessing.
Next step: Build a repeatable WhatsApp selling system and track cash flow basics.
FAQs
Clear answers
Can I follow a story without paying?
Yes. Use the free web guides to understand the method. Use the app only if you want structure, practice, and tracking.
If you’re a student: start with Study Systems. If you’re a parent: start with the Parent guide. If you’re focused on income: start with Employability or Entrepreneurship. If you want stability: start with Financial Literacy (ESI).
Which story should I start with?
Check your mechanism: are you practicing retrieval, tracking mistakes, and doing small daily execution blocks? If not, simplify and restart with one clear loop.
What if I don’t see progress in the first week?
Where can I see proof signals explained clearly?
Go to the Proof hub. It explains what to track and how to verify progress without believing hype.