Lesson 1· 7 min· Free preview
The maze has a map
Government systems run on documents, exact matches, and queues — preparation beats frustration every time.
Track
Bureaucracy Navigation
DMV, USPS, IRS, IDs, passports — getting things from the government.
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About this track
You can't opt out of bureaucracy, but you can learn to move through it efficiently. This track walks you through the most common encounters — getting an ID, filing forms, dealing with the IRS, applying for benefits — so you waste less time and avoid expensive mistakes.
What you’ll learn
- Get a state ID, driver's license, and passport
- Navigate the USPS, IRS, and Social Security Administration
- File common government forms correctly the first time
- Apply for benefits you may qualify for
- Know what documents to keep and how to organize them