Courses

What is Obstacle Learning™?

TemperedWorks Obstacle Learning™ is our proprietary methodology that applies traditional apprenticeship principles to modern creative challenges. Instead of generic tutorials that teach broad concepts you may never use, you learn by solving real problems on projects that matter to you - with experienced guidance when you actually need it.

How This Method Works:

You start with a project you care about completing, encounter genuine obstacles, then receive targeted mentorship for your specific challenges. This creates the focused mental state where knowledge sticks permanently - like learning to fix your car when it breaks down, versus sitting through automotive theory class. This isn't about collecting techniques you might use someday - it's about solving problems you face right now.

If you're over 40, you already know this learning pattern from business and life experience. You've rebuilt strategies and approaches when improvement wasn't enough. Obstacle Learning™ helps you apply that same problem-solving wisdom to content creation.

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Our Approach:

What You'll Get:

Tired of feeling intimidated by "expert' training"? You don't need more courses - you need to discover how YOU actually learn. Our courses focus on practical problem-solving, helping you transform ideas into finished work without expensive equipment or years of training. Rather than overwhelming you with theory or intimidating techniques, you get practical guidance for completing actual projects. Whether you're documenting family history, building business presence, or sharing your life story, you'll develop stronger confidence by proving you can overcome real creative challenges.

Each offering includes hands-on mentorship from someone who made the journey from small-town Kansas to professional filmmaking - not through expensive courses, but by solving obstacles one project at a time.