“I’m sure it’s not that bad,” a friend says when I say my poetry is awful. I appreciate it. But why are we so afraid of being bad at things in the first place?
Articles tagged "learning"
Mapping the Mind of a Teen Multipotentialite
Bo Grove is a multipotentialite teenager whose TED talk is an amazing testament to learning and the value of failing. We asked him about his fascinating brain.
Why “Stick to What You’re Good at” is Bad Advice
As an adult, exploring your interests—especially the ones you “aren’t good at”—is a radical act.
When You Have a Love-Hate Relationship With Books… How to 2.0 Your Reading Life
Do you wish you read more? Or are you stuck in a reading slump, and nothing holds your interest? Here’s how to level up and get more joy out of reading.
Multipotentialite Magic Happens Here: Why You Should Head to the Library Right Now
For a lot of multipotentialites, libraries are heaven on earth. Here are a few tips to help you make the most of your magical library time.
Six Lessons from Writing the Book I Swore I Wouldn’t Write
“Never again.” –Neil Hughes, after writing a book
Why You Need a Multipotentialite Mentor
What happens when college students learn about multipotentialites and the idea that you can build a multifaceted career around many interests?
How to Conquer Self-Doubt and Do All the Things
Wild ambitions are praised when you’re a kid. As an adult, you’re instead encouraged to doubt yourself constantly. What happens when self-doubt is taking over your dreams?
How to Break into a New Field… Without “Years of Experience”
Do you have a persistent inner critic? A voice in your head saying, “You don’t know how to do this. There are actual professionals out there!”? Here’s some advice for cutting that voice out of your life so you can thrive at something new.
