Discover how embracing a beginner’s mindset can unlock new opportunities for growth and adaptability.
In his book 'Beginners', journalist Tom Vanderbilt explores the power of learning diverse skills—from chess to surfing—and how curiosity, resilience, and community drive lifelong learning.
Join the journey as he shares with Harish on CTQ SmartCast, the key takeaways on embracing the learning curve, leveraging curiosity, and cultivating a supportive learning environment. Perfect for anyone eager to level up their skills, this conversation reveals how to thrive as a perpetual learner in an ever-evolving world.
Timestamps:
01:33 Tom’s version of what learning is.
03:56 A child’s approach vs an adult’s approach to learning
10:30 Why is having a correct mindset important for the learning process?
13:58 The role of curiosity in becoming a learning machine
17:05 How to manifest your curiosity?
19:41 Hacks to manage information and knowledge.
23:58 Skills that can help adults to improve their learning process.
26:48 The role of feedback and mentoring in learning
29:38 What role can peers play in your learning journey?
43:00 Meta journeys of learning
49:07 Learning as a social activity
54:09 Advice to leaders on how to encourage learning in organizations.
01:00:04 Future relevance of schools and colleges
01:01:08 Future relevance of non-fiction books
01:02:53 Future relevance of games
