The Joy of Being a Beginner Again

Published on 03.12.2025

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The surprisingly freeing joy of being bad at something

TLDR: Society pressures us to only do things we're good at, which stifles curiosity and playfulness. The author argues that embracing being bad at something new is a powerful antidote to the pressure of perfectionism, especially after burnout, as it rebuilds self-trust and expands your world.

The surprisingly freeing joy of being bad at something