3717: Forming New Habits: Train to be an Amateur, Not an Expert by Nir Eyal and Charles Wang on Personal Growth
Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement27 Aug 2025

3717: Forming New Habits: Train to be an Amateur, Not an Expert by Nir Eyal and Charles Wang on Personal Growth

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3717: Nir Eyal and Charles Wang explore the surprising value of embracing the mindset of an amateur rather than striving for rigid expertise. By focusing on curiosity, experimentation, and playfulness, we stay adaptable, avoid burnout, and discover deeper joy in learning. This approach invites growth by valuing exploration over perfection. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.nirandfar.com/train-to-be-amateur-not-expert/ Quotes to ponder: "An amateur is someone who does something because they love it." "Experts often feel the need to defend their knowledge and authority, while amateurs are open to questioning and rethinking what they know." "When we give ourselves permission to be amateurs, we free ourselves to learn without fear of failure." Episode references: Peak: Secrets from the New Science of Expertise: https://www.amazon.com/Peak-Secrets-New-Science-Expertise/dp/0544947223 Zen Mind, Beginner’s Mind: https://www.amazon.com/Zen-Mind-Beginners-Informal-Meditation/dp/1590308492 So Good They Can’t Ignore You: https://www.amazon.com/Good-They-Cant-Ignore-You/dp/1455509124 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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3942: You Can Do More Good Than You Think by Benjamin Hardy on Small Acts of Kindness

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Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3942: Benjamin Hardy reflects on a simple...

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3941: How to Stop Using Excuses and Make Conscious Choices Instead by Ellen Burgan of If It Brings You Joy

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Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3941: Ellen Burgan challenges the cultura...

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3940: Life as a Game by Isaac Morehouse on Navigating Social Norms

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Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3940: Isaac Morehouse explores how much o...

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3939: A New Approach to Goal Setting AND Why is Time Management So Important by Chalene Johnson

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Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3939: Chalene Johnson redefines success b...

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3938: Take Chances, Make Mistakes, Get Messy by Krista O'Reilly-Davi-Digui of A Life In Progress on Embracing Imperfection

3938: Take Chances, Make Mistakes, Get Messy by Krista O'Reilly-Davi-Digui of A Life In Progress on Embracing Imperfection

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8 Mar 9min

3937: Is My Self-Hatred Getting in the Way of Love? by Tamsen Firestone of Psych Alive on Self-Worth and Love

3937: Is My Self-Hatred Getting in the Way of Love? by Tamsen Firestone of Psych Alive on Self-Worth and Love

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3937: Tamsen Firestone explores how a dee...

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3936: What It Feels Like to Always Travel by Tynan on Digital Nomad lifestyle

3936: What It Feels Like to Always Travel by Tynan on Digital Nomad lifestyle

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