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Tom Vanderbilt, learning chess with his daughter kickstarted a lifelong journey of learning. The podcast discusses the benefits of being an adult beginner, the differences between adult and child learning, the emotional benefits of singing in a choir, the power of continuous learning, and the value of being a beginner.
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- Being a beginner at a new skill can be challenging but rewarding, as it brings excitement and invigoration to the learning experience.
- Diversifying skills and learning multiple new things simultaneously can boost confidence, make one more well-rounded, and create a deeper engagement with the world.
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The Benefits of Being a Beginner
Being a beginner at a new skill can be challenging but rewarding. When journalist Tom Vanderbilt decided to learn how to play chess, he hired a coach to teach him and his four-year-old daughter. While his daughter quickly excelled due to her open and receptive brain, Vanderbilt struggled to break through his existing knowledge and muscle memory. Despite this, he found being a beginner to be an exciting and invigorating experience, prompting him to embark on a journey to learn a variety of new skills.
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