When learning something complex, it can feel like the goalposts escape you as new areas of knowledge open up. Planning and persistence are key to avoiding overwhelm—so is knowing when to pivot.
Articles tagged "learning"
A Love Note to Amateurishness
Doing things “just for fun” opens us up to new kinds of satisfaction, joy and enthusiasm. Here’s what happened when I dipped my toe into a world that’s typically reserved for experts.
Dear Puttylike: Our Multipotentialite Kid is Exhausting
He is interested in absolutely everything, and his thirsty mind seems impossible to satisfy. So, how can the parents of a brilliant multipotentialite kid balance their own self-care with teaching him life skills and feeding his curiosity?
Why You Should Get Used to Feeling Stupid
Multipotentialites want a wide variety of life experiences—to be in a near-constant state of beginning. Expecting immediate proficiency in every new thing we try is a recipe for despair.
Want to Do Everything? There’s Time for That.
Multipotentialites are notorious for wanting to jump headfirst into every new interest—even though it’s physically and emotionally impossible! Here’s how to decide what to pursue, what to put on the back burner, and when to jump in.
Falling Down the Multipotentialite Rabbit Hole
Multipotentialites are great at diving head-first into new endeavors. So, what’s the secret to actually moving forward on the new things we’re learning? And how do we keep our balance?
Passing Fancy or Next Big Project? Podcasts Can Help You Decide
Finding a new interest (or five) isn’t difficult for multipotentialites. Deciding exactly where to invest your time and money can be more challenging. Podcasts can help.
Do You Feel Like Too Much and Not Enough at the Same Time? You May Have a Rainforest Mind.
People with these complex and fast-moving minds are often thought of as larger than life. If you’re highly sensitive, creative, colorful, intense, prolific, intelligent, effervescent – and misunderstood – this one’s for you.
5 Tips For Beating Beginner’s Imposter Syndrome
“Who do I think I am?” is a common anxious thought but it needn’t stop you from trying something new.
