Happiness Is A Skill - Issue #38 - On Choosing to Be A Beginner

Four years ago, I started an annual tradition. Every year, as part of my birthday celebration, I commit to learning a new skill.

There are only two rules. First, I have to take a structured class, taught by an expert. Second, the skill or activity can’t have anything to do with work. The more random, the better.

This tradition, so far, has taught me the b…