On the Next Big Idea podcast by Rufus Griscom he interviewed Tom Vanderbilt about a book he had written called Beginners – Listen to BEGINNERS: The Joys of Being an Amateur and discover that “no matter how old you are or untalented you feel, being a beginner is a great way to stimulate your brain, meet new people, and bring a little adventure into your life”

BEGINNERS: The Joys of Being an Amateur by The Next Big Idea
BEGINNERS: The Joys of Being an Amateur from The Next Big Idea on Podchaser, aired Thursday, 8th April 2021. A few years ago, as he watched his young daughter try out one hobby after another, a thought crossed Tom Vanderbilt’s mind: Why do we work so hard to get our kids to learn new skills when mo…
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