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Be Bad First

Get Good at Things Fast to Stay Ready for the Future
Summary:

The book advocates for embracing the discomfort of learning new skills, emphasizing the importance of being open to being a novice in order to adapt and thrive in a rapidly changing world. It provides strategies for acquiring knowledge and skills efficiently, including a model for mastering new abilities and mindsets that foster continuous personal and professional growth.

Key points:

1. ANEW Mindset: Erika Andersen's ANEW mindset for skill learning includes Aspiration (desire to improve), Neutral Self-awareness (knowing strengths and weaknesses), Endless Curiosity (constant interest in learning), and Willingness to Be Bad First (accepting initial failure).

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