![]() ![]() There may be instructional videos galore on YouTube, he argues, but it’s still better to learn with a class and a teacher. He’s also subtly radical in his unabashed rejection of futurism. As he chronicles his own experiences of studying how to sing, surf, draw, weld and juggle, he encourages listeners to embrace a “beginner’s mind” that facilitates lifelong learning. He takes listeners on an exploratory tour through infant psychology, educational theory and cognitive science. Vanderbilt, who reads his own book, acknowledges that adults are rarely comfortable learning new skills. In Beginners: The Joy and Transformative Power of Lifelong Learning (7.5 hours), author Tom Vanderbilt invites us to work through our fears and embrace the joy of learning something new. ![]() Acquiring a new skill is often daunting, and as an adult it can be downright embarrassing to struggle with an unfamiliar process. ![]()
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