Episode: 35 When is the Last Time You Did something for the First Time?

About this episode

Wendy Hofhine explores the importance of trying new things and staying curious as we age.

When is the last time you did something for the first time? If you had to stop and think about it, you are not alone. As we get older, we get more comfortable in our routines and more resistant to change. We say no more often. We avoid being bad at things. We protect the identity we have built instead of staying curious and flexible. Meanwhile, kids are constantly doing things for the first time and thriving while doing it. In this episode of Not Anymore, I explore why kids are naturally...

Topics covered

• first time experiences
• comfort zones
• curiosity
• change
• self-improvement

Keywords

• routines
• identity
• kids
• thriving

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