“I could learn to separate performance from pleasure… I think that's a symptom of our age, that cult of mastery, of needing to be good at something. We’ll also talk about why so many of us stop trying to learn new things and take a lesson or two from the curiosity and resilience of children. In this episode, we’ll hear more from Tom about the “Cult of Mastery” and how we worry too much about being good rather than just being. Along the way, he attempts to figure out why adults stop learning for learning’s sake. Inspired by his daughter, Tom tries to learn how to sing, surf, juggle and draw. His most recent book is called Beginners: The Joy and Transformative Power of Lifelong Learning.
Today, we speak with journalist and author Tom Vanderbilt.
When was the last time you learned a new skill? Maybe you’ve always wanted to teach yourself how to rollerblade, to speak French, or to woodwork.
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