1KHO 779: Learning Is a Stress Buffer | Tom Vanderbilt, Beginners
About this episode
Tom Vanderbilt discusses the importance of embracing learning as adults and the value of letting children see their parents struggle with new challenges.
Tom Vanderbilt joins Ginny Yurich on The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast for a conversation about becoming a beginner again, even when adulthood makes it easy to stay on the sidelines. Thank you for bearing with some audio imperfections in this episode. The conversation itself is such a worthwhile one. Tom’s book Beginners is funny, thoughtful, and incredibly motivating, and this episode will make you want to try something new, let your kids see you struggle a little, and remember that learning does not have to belong only to childhood! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
People in this episode
Host: Ginny Yurich
Guest: Tom Vanderbilt
Topics covered
- learning
- parenting
- adulthood
- beginners
- motivation
Keywords
- learning
- stress buffer
- parenting
- motivation
- adulthood
- beginners
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: Beginners
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