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Beginners

Beginners

By Tom Vanderbilt

The Joy and Transformative Power of Lifelong Learning. Alfred A. Knopf, 2021.

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A brief summary of Beginners

All the encouragement and inspiration you need to head out and try a new skill, no matter where you are in life, as well as an in-depth look at how we learn as adults, and even how we unlearn old habits.

Key insights in Beginners

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What do you get from this book? Permission to explore a skill you’ve always wanted to, no matter your age
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People don’t have to stop learning procedural knowledge just because they grow up—in fact, it’s got many benefits!
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When starting a new skill, our brain is hyperaware; as we learn, we gain confidence, feel liberated, and have fun
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There is much we can learn from the ultimate experts at beginning—babies!
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Learning to sing—after unlearning it—became an eye-opening experience for Tom Vanderbilt
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You can reap even more rewards of skill acquisition if you engage in social learning
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Developing an ability to surf is a great example of how we go through the five stages of learning
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While Vanderbilt took up juggling, he began to understand more about the learning process
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You don’t need to stop drawing or making art just because you become an adult
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Being a perpetual beginner is a fine way to practice lifelong learning and enjoy multiple interests
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Selected critiques in brief
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Final word

Who should read Beginners

Parents and guardians • senior adults • anyone wanting to learn new skills • people with a lot of different interests • those who don’t mind being labeled a newbie

About the author of Beginners

Tom Vanderbilt is a journalist and best-selling author who has written for several prestigious publications, including Popular Science, The Wall Street Journal Magazine, and The New York Times Magazine. He is a contributing editor of Wired and Artforum and a columnist for Slate magazine. Vanderbilt has also made appearances on radio programs and television shows such as NPR, BBC’s World Service, and the Today Show.

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