Tom Vanderbilt

Tom Vanderbilt, journalist and author of Beginners who re-learns life by trying new skills. He explains why adults stop learning and how rebuilding a learning muscle changes participation. Stories cover modeling struggle for kids, choosing diverse hobbies over mastery, choir and community, and how dabbling in many skills boosts resilience and creativity.

Tom Vanderbilt, author of "Beginners: The Joy and Transformative Power of Lifelong Learning," inspires listeners with his journey of adult skill acquisition. He discusses the barriers that prevent adults from learning, urging us to embrace a 'beginner's mind.' Tom shares personal anecdotes about learning chess, singing, and surfing, illustrating that curiosity can reignite our passion for learning. He emphasizes the power of community in skill development and encourages celebrating small victories on the path to lifelong growth.

Tom Vanderbilt, author of 'Beginners' and expert on the benefits of becoming an adult beginner, explores the power of the beginner's mind and the transformative joy of lifelong learning. He emphasizes the importance of learning new skills and discusses the significance of failure and experimentation in science. Vanderbilt offers insights on overcoming obstacles to learning and highlights the brain's capacity for lifelong learning.