Random 10

A different way to find direction

You were told
to choose one path.
What if that
was the problem?

Random Ten helps you explore unfamiliar skills, understand what feels natural and make your next decision using experience—not expectation.

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Thirty skills. Three phases. One year of intentional exploration.

PotteryCarpentryLeather CraftCandle MakingTextile DesignUpcyclingPhotographyCalligraphyIllustrationVideography

First, understand why choosing feels so difficult.

The choice problem

More choice
does not always
create more freedom.

We are taught that the right answer is waiting inside us. Then we are handed an endless list and asked to choose before we have evidence.

Random Ten changes the starting point: less speculation, more direct experience.

06Calm · 1/3

This feels manageable.

  • Pottery
  • Carpentry
  • Leather Craft
  • Candle Making
  • Textile Design
  • Upcycling
12Comparison · 2/3

You are starting to compare.

  • Pottery
  • Carpentry
  • Leather Craft
  • Candle Making
  • Textile Design
  • Upcycling
  • Photography
  • Calligraphy
  • Illustration
  • Videography
  • Street Art
  • Graphic Design
30Overload · 3/3

Now which one do you choose?

  • Pottery
  • Carpentry
  • Leather Craft
  • Candle Making
  • Textile Design
  • Upcycling
  • Photography
  • Calligraphy
  • Illustration
  • Videography
  • Street Art
  • Graphic Design
  • Beatmaking
  • Music Production
  • Stand-Up Comedy
  • Voice Acting
  • Spoken Word
  • Tattooing
  • Hairdressing
  • Sound Healing
  • Yoga Instruction
  • Skincare Formulation
  • Life Coaching
  • Bread Making
  • Fermentation
  • Home Barista
  • Plant-Based Cooking
  • Urban Gardening
  • Beekeeping
  • Event Planning

This is where most people stop.
So Random Ten removes the decision.

From overload to a smaller place to begin.

The Random Ten method

Clarity does not
come before action.
It comes because of it.

Try → Reflect → Score → Follow the signal

Enter an unfamiliar skill through a small, beginner-friendly experiment. The goal is exposure, not expertise.

Notice what happened while the experience is fresh: what pulled you in, resisted you or made time disappear.

Record enjoyment, curiosity, natural connection, energy and persistence. Keep opportunity separate from personal signal.

Use patterns across several experiences to decide what deserves deeper attention next.

Experiments become evidence. Evidence becomes direction.

Explore → Discover → Master

One year.

Not to pause
your life.

To understand
where it should go.

A paced framework for moving from broad exposure to a more deliberate commitment. The journey is being built and tested; details may evolve with evidence.

  1. Months 1–3

    Explore

    Active phase

    Meet unfamiliar skills through bounded experiments. Pay attention before narrowing down.

  2. Months 4–6

    Discover

    Future phase

    Revisit the strongest signals, compare experiences and understand what keeps drawing you back.

  3. Months 7–12

    Master

    Future phase

    Choose where to stop sampling and begin building with greater consistency and intent.

Master does not mean finished. It means you have chosen to stop sampling and begin building.

Breadth first. Then patterns. Then depth.

The thirty-skill world

Thirty doors.

You do not need
to know which one
is yours yet.

Each door begins with a small experiment. Search the world, follow a signal or let chance interrupt your usual choices.

30 skills across unfamiliar forms of making, expression, service and practice.

30 skills shown

  1. 01 Pottery Craft & Making

    Shape functional forms by hand and learn how clay responds to pressure, water and time.

    First experiment
    Make and finish a small hand-built vessel.
    Starting point
    2–3 hours · Beginner · Guided studio session
    Signals to notice
    patience, tactile focus, form
    Possible pathways
    Ceramics, Product craft, Studio practice
  2. 02 Carpentry Craft & Making

    Work accurately with timber while learning the logic of tools, joints and structure.

    First experiment
    Measure, cut and assemble a simple wooden object.
    Starting point
    3–4 hours · Beginner · Supervised workshop
    Signals to notice
    precision, spatial thinking, practical problem-solving
    Possible pathways
    Furniture making, Joinery, Set building
  3. 03 Leather Craft Craft & Making

    Explore pattern, edge finishing and hand stitching through a durable natural material.

    First experiment
    Cut and stitch a small card holder.
    Starting point
    2–3 hours · Beginner · Guided workshop
    Signals to notice
    detail, rhythm, material sensitivity
    Possible pathways
    Accessories, Leather goods, Independent craft
  4. 04 Candle Making Craft & Making

    Learn the relationship between wax, fragrance, temperature and a clean, stable burn.

    First experiment
    Blend and pour one test candle.
    Starting point
    90 minutes · Beginner · Small-group workshop
    Signals to notice
    scent, process control, composition
    Possible pathways
    Home fragrance, Product development, Small-batch making
  5. 05 Textile Design Craft & Making

    Build a repeat, texture or surface idea while noticing how colour behaves on fabric.

    First experiment
    Create a small printed or stitched textile sample.
    Starting point
    2–3 hours · Beginner · Creative studio session
    Signals to notice
    pattern, colour, hand-eye coordination
    Possible pathways
    Surface design, Fashion textiles, Interior textiles
  6. 06 Upcycling Craft & Making

    Turn an overlooked object or garment into something useful through resourceful redesign.

    First experiment
    Rework one existing item with a clear new purpose.
    Starting point
    2–4 hours · Beginner · Project workshop
    Signals to notice
    resourcefulness, repair, creative constraints
    Possible pathways
    Circular design, Repair practice, Sustainable products
  7. 07 Photography Visual Art & Design

    Use light, framing and timing to make a deliberate visual record rather than a quick snapshot.

    First experiment
    Shoot and edit a six-image story.
    Starting point
    2 hours · Beginner · Photo walk and review
    Signals to notice
    observation, storytelling, visual timing
    Possible pathways
    Portraiture, Documentary, Commercial photography
  8. 08 Calligraphy Visual Art & Design

    Slow down letter-making and discover how pressure, angle and spacing create character.

    First experiment
    Build a practice sheet and complete one finished phrase.
    Starting point
    90 minutes · Beginner · Guided desk practice
    Signals to notice
    fine control, repetition, letterform
    Possible pathways
    Lettering, Stationery, Type design
  9. 09 Illustration Visual Art & Design

    Translate an idea into an image by combining observation, simplification and personal mark-making.

    First experiment
    Create one editorial illustration from a short prompt.
    Starting point
    2 hours · Beginner · Prompt-led studio session
    Signals to notice
    visual metaphor, drawing, interpretation
    Possible pathways
    Editorial art, Publishing, Visual communication
  10. 10 Videography Visual Art & Design

    Plan and capture a short sequence using movement, composition and sound with intention.

    First experiment
    Film and edit a 30-second visual sequence.
    Starting point
    3 hours · Beginner · Practical shoot
    Signals to notice
    sequencing, movement, collaboration
    Possible pathways
    Filmmaking, Content production, Documentary
  11. 11 Street Art Visual Art & Design

    Develop a bold public-facing visual idea while considering scale, place and permission.

    First experiment
    Design and paint a temporary panel or paper piece.
    Starting point
    2–3 hours · Beginner · Legal studio exercise
    Signals to notice
    scale, bold expression, public context
    Possible pathways
    Mural work, Public art, Graphic practice
  12. 12 Graphic Design Visual Art & Design

    Organise type, image and space so a message becomes clearer and more memorable.

    First experiment
    Design a simple poster from a defined brief.
    Starting point
    2 hours · Beginner · Digital or paper studio
    Signals to notice
    hierarchy, systems, communication
    Possible pathways
    Brand design, Editorial design, Digital design
  13. 13 Beatmaking Music & Performance

    Build rhythm and atmosphere by arranging drums, samples and simple musical layers.

    First experiment
    Construct a one-minute original beat.
    Starting point
    2 hours · Beginner · Digital music lab
    Signals to notice
    rhythm, iteration, sonic taste
    Possible pathways
    Production, Live beat sets, Sound design
  14. 14 Music Production Music & Performance

    Shape a musical idea through recording, arrangement, editing and basic mixing decisions.

    First experiment
    Produce a short demo with at least three layers.
    Starting point
    3 hours · Beginner · Guided DAW session
    Signals to notice
    listening, arrangement, technical curiosity
    Possible pathways
    Recording, Composition, Audio production
  15. 15 Stand-Up Comedy Music & Performance

    Find a comic premise, sharpen its point of view and test it aloud with an audience.

    First experiment
    Write and perform a two-minute set.
    Starting point
    2 hours · Beginner · Writing room and open mic
    Signals to notice
    timing, vulnerability, observation
    Possible pathways
    Comedy writing, Performance, Broadcast
  16. 16 Voice Acting Music & Performance

    Use breath, intention and vocal choices to communicate character without appearing on screen.

    First experiment
    Record two contrasting readings of a short script.
    Starting point
    90 minutes · Beginner · Guided recording session
    Signals to notice
    vocal range, interpretation, play
    Possible pathways
    Narration, Animation, Audio drama
  17. 17 Spoken Word Music & Performance

    Turn lived observation into language designed for breath, rhythm and a listening room.

    First experiment
    Write and perform an original one-minute piece.
    Starting point
    2 hours · Beginner · Writing and performance circle
    Signals to notice
    language, presence, emotional clarity
    Possible pathways
    Poetry, Performance writing, Facilitation
  18. 18 Tattooing Body Art & Expression

    Explore tattoo design, line discipline and hygiene principles without working on human skin.

    First experiment
    Create and transfer a design onto synthetic practice skin.
    Starting point
    2–3 hours · Introductory · Supervised practice demonstration
    Signals to notice
    steady hand, visual identity, responsibility
    Possible pathways
    Tattoo design, Illustration, Studio apprenticeship
  19. 19 Hairdressing Body Art & Expression

    Explore shape, sectioning and finish while learning how technique changes personal expression.

    First experiment
    Complete a supervised styling exercise on a mannequin head.
    Starting point
    2 hours · Introductory · Demonstration and practice
    Signals to notice
    dexterity, service, style
    Possible pathways
    Styling, Salon practice, Editorial hair
  20. 20 Sound Healing Wellness & Human Development

    Examine how sustained sound, attention and facilitation can shape a reflective group experience.

    First experiment
    Design and lead a short, non-clinical listening exercise.
    Starting point
    90 minutes · Introductory · Facilitated group session
    Signals to notice
    deep listening, calm presence, facilitation
    Possible pathways
    Sound practice, Wellbeing events, Meditation facilitation
  21. 21 Yoga Instruction Wellness & Human Development

    Learn how sequencing, cueing and observation support a safe introductory movement practice.

    First experiment
    Plan and guide a five-minute beginner sequence.
    Starting point
    2 hours · Introductory · Supervised movement lab
    Signals to notice
    body awareness, clear instruction, care
    Possible pathways
    Further teacher training, Movement coaching, Wellbeing facilitation
  22. 22 Skincare Formulation Wellness & Human Development

    Explore ingredient function, measurement and safe small-batch formulation principles.

    First experiment
    Make a simple anhydrous balm from a provided formula.
    Starting point
    2 hours · Beginner · Controlled formulation workshop
    Signals to notice
    measurement, ingredient curiosity, product thinking
    Possible pathways
    Cosmetic science, Product development, Independent beauty
  23. 23 Life Coaching Wellness & Human Development

    Practise listening and open questions while distinguishing coaching from advice or therapy.

    First experiment
    Run a structured 15-minute peer coaching conversation.
    Starting point
    90 minutes · Introductory · Paired practice
    Signals to notice
    listening, questioning, empathy
    Possible pathways
    Coaching study, People development, Facilitation
  24. 24 Bread Making Food & Beverage

    Use touch, timing and fermentation to turn a few ingredients into a responsive dough.

    First experiment
    Mix, shape and bake one simple loaf.
    Starting point
    3–4 hours · Beginner · Kitchen workshop
    Signals to notice
    timing, sensory judgement, care
    Possible pathways
    Baking, Food enterprise, Recipe development
  25. 25 Fermentation Food & Beverage

    Learn how salt, time and microbes transform flavour while applying careful food-safety habits.

    First experiment
    Prepare one small vegetable ferment to continue at home.
    Starting point
    90 minutes · Beginner · Kitchen demonstration
    Signals to notice
    curiosity, process observation, flavour
    Possible pathways
    Food preservation, Product development, Culinary research
  26. 26 Home Barista Food & Beverage

    Change grind, dose and technique to understand what makes a balanced cup of coffee.

    First experiment
    Dial in and compare two brews using one method.
    Starting point
    90 minutes · Beginner · Tasting and practical lab
    Signals to notice
    sensory detail, consistency, hospitality
    Possible pathways
    Specialty coffee, Hospitality, Roasting
  27. 27 Plant-Based Cooking Food & Beverage

    Build satisfying flavour and texture around plants rather than treating them as substitutions.

    First experiment
    Cook one complete dish from a seasonal ingredient brief.
    Starting point
    2 hours · Beginner · Collaborative kitchen session
    Signals to notice
    flavour building, improvisation, nourishment
    Possible pathways
    Recipe development, Food content, Hospitality
  28. 28 Urban Gardening Nature & Sustainability

    Read a small growing space and make practical choices about soil, light, water and season.

    First experiment
    Plant a compact edible container garden.
    Starting point
    2 hours · Beginner · Outdoor or container workshop
    Signals to notice
    observation, stewardship, seasonal thinking
    Possible pathways
    Community growing, Garden design, Food systems
  29. 29 Beekeeping Nature & Sustainability

    Understand colony behaviour, equipment and responsible hive observation before any hands-on pathway.

    First experiment
    Inspect demonstration equipment and map a beekeeper’s seasonal decisions.
    Starting point
    2 hours · Introductory · Expert-led demonstration
    Signals to notice
    systems thinking, calm observation, ecology
    Possible pathways
    Apiary training, Pollinator projects, Environmental education
  30. 30 Event Planning Creative Experience

    Turn an intended feeling into a workable guest journey, schedule and production plan.

    First experiment
    Build a one-page plan for a small community gathering.
    Starting point
    2 hours · Beginner · Collaborative planning lab
    Signals to notice
    coordination, hospitality, anticipation
    Possible pathways
    Event production, Community programming, Creative operations

The system matters. So does the reason it exists.

Why Random Ten exists

I did not build
Random Ten because
I had everything
figured out.

I built it
because I did not.

Working on Random Ten at a laptop
Building Random 10

Random Ten starts from a familiar tension: being capable of many things but certain of none. Instead of asking people to declare a calling, it creates a structure for gathering evidence through action.

Random Ten is currently being built and tested.

01

Experience before identity

You do not need to call yourself something before you are allowed to try it.

02

Evidence before certainty

Small real encounters are more useful than perfect imaginary plans.

03

Direction before destination

A trustworthy next step matters more than a permanent answer.

Original handwritten notes behind the Random 10 idea
01 — ORIGIN / The original notes
Laptop and handwritten notes while developing Random 10
02 — BUILD / Turning the idea into a system
Travel and exploration
03 — EXPLORE / Beyond the familiar

Journey so far

  1. Origin

    A personal question becomes a testable method.

  2. Now

    The homepage, skill framework and first participant pathway are being built.

  3. Next

    Test small experiences, listen carefully and publish what is learned.

When I think I can,
I will.

A personal question becomes a shared experiment.

Community, proposed honestly

Discovery should
not happen alone.

The internet can
introduce a skill.

Real people
make it come alive.

The proposed community model connects online discovery with careful real-world practice and shared reflection.

London-first testing strategy: currently exploring small, responsible formats. No public events, experts or venues are confirmed.

  1. 01

    Discover online

    Meet a skill, its first experiment and the signals worth noticing.

  2. 02

    Meet the expert

    Proposed format: hear how a real practitioner thinks, works and began.

  3. 03

    Try it in person

    Example session format: a safe, bounded introduction with suitable supervision.

  4. 04

    Reflect together

    Proposed format: reflection circles, showcases and shared next steps.

Currently exploring

Expert sessions, skill meetups, reflection circles and showcases.

A future volunteer pathway may help people host and support experiments. It is not yet open.

Explore collaboration
Currently building

The digital discovery framework and first participant pathway.

Proposed format

Expert introductions, bounded practice and group reflection.

Not yet live

Public events, a volunteer pathway, venues and regular programming.

Long-term vision

A credible bridge between online discovery and real-world practice.

Interest becomes participation—carefully and honestly.

Two ways to begin

Follow the build.
Or join the experiment.

01 — Follow the build

Join the founding waitlist

Free. Receive significant project updates and hear when the first participant opportunities become available.

  • Name, email and optional city only
  • No payment required
  • Leave whenever you choose

02 — Join the experiment

Apply to become a Founding Explorer

Random 10 is now inviting its first 100 explorers to test the method in the real world.

If selected, you'll complete at least one unfamiliar experiment, reflect on what happened and help shape the system while it is still being built.

Free to join during this testing phase. No outcome or career change is guaranteed.

Apply to the Founding 100

What the founding cohort is not

Not a finished programme. Not a certification. Not a guaranteed career outcome.

Future-facing roadmap

Applications, pricing and the detailed cohort format will only be published after the homepage and waitlist experience are stable and the testing plan is ready.

No perfect promise. Just an honest next step.

Begin with evidence

You do not need
the perfect answer.

You need
the courage to begin
and the evidence
to continue.

When I think I can, I will.

Apply to the Founding 100 Explore the Thirty Doors