The Hidden Power

of Being a Beginner Again

Author

Erdem Selvi
May 18, 2025

Hello Friend,

There’s something incredibly humbling—and powerful—about being a beginner.

In a world obsessed with mastery, expertise, and instant success, we often run away from the awkward, clumsy, uncomfortable early stages of learning something new.

But what if that’s exactly what we need right now?

CLIPS ARE AT THE END

Why This Hits Hard in 2025

We’re constantly being pushed to specialize, monetize, optimize.

But we’re also burnt out. Anxious. Numb.

You know what cuts through that?

✨ Being bad at something on purpose.
✨ Starting from zero, with no pressure.
✨ Learning for the joy of learning.

Whether it’s taking up guitar, painting, coding, boxing, or baking bread—you unlock a part of yourself when you let yourself be a student again.

Why Being a Beginner Is Good for You

  • Ego detox: It humbles you. And that’s a good thing.

  • Fresh energy: Everything feels new. It reignites curiosity.

  • Failure practice: You learn to fall without fear—and that’s where confidence is built.

  • Reclaim play: When you’re not trying to be perfect, you’re finally free to enjoy.

This Week’s Challenge

Pick something you’ve always wanted to try but never did because:

“I’ll look stupid.”
“I’m too old.”
“I don’t have time.”
“I won’t be good at it.”

Now go do that thing.

It doesn’t have to be productive. It just has to make you feel alive.

Quote to Remember

“In the beginner's mind there are many possibilities, but in the expert's there are few.” — Shunryu Suzuki

Here’s your permission slip to suck at something.
To be a novice.
To fumble, laugh, grow, and enjoy the ride.

Beginners are brave.
Be brave.

You’ve got this,
The Uplift Weekly Team

P.S. Hit reply and tell me what you’re learning like a beginner again. I’d love to cheer you on.

Shunryu Suzuki

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Here Are This Week’s 7 Clips:

Just One Time | Mark Cuban Motivational Speech

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drive.google.com/file/d/1d13adaqnFEvefjG2WFdroEPgJ8_BaLR6/view?usp=sharing

Productize Yourself | Naval Radikant Motivational Speech

0513 (1).mp4

drive.google.com/file/d/1MO5eY0xYZsHpvZparnNSpk3fPMRM-nD0/view?usp=sharing

You Get 84.600 Seconds | Harlem Elvis Motivational Speech

0514 (1).mp4

drive.google.com/file/d/1qJofcDbJ5nwWh-2_7zOWNmymj6nj5UPK/view?usp=sharing

You can have what you want | Jordan Peterson Motivational Speech

0515 (1).mp4

drive.google.com/file/d/1mTxZ9_Ali8PfD9nfwCV-NyrwtWoRhwyB/view?usp=sharing

1700 Millionaires Every Day | Motivational Speech

0516 (1).mp4

drive.google.com/file/d/1bA3btVWAL8iyuZZmRdvPEIslDNhNMtjH/view?usp=sharing

It's All Risky | Jim Rohn Motivational Speech

0517 (1).mp4

drive.google.com/file/d/1LB9BjnZ_WI4OXMTPs_PcvMpfe_Z4fOX7/view?usp=sharing

You need a good day | Joe Rogan Motivational Speech

0518 (1).mp4

drive.google.com/file/d/1oZLPs2ckvFl7EX6sXJobfdw1QFSft35O/view?usp=sharing

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