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Why Investing in Useless Skills Is the bravest thing you'll do today | Starting Over
In this episode of Starting Over, host Sacha Beasty explores the profound courage required to invest in 'useless' skills—hobbies and practices that offer no immediate financial return or career advancement. This narrative is essential for anyone feeling trapped by the modern obsession with productivity, ROI, and LinkedIn-worthy achievements. We often equate our self-worth with our output, leading to a hollow existence where efficiency replaces joy. This episode challenges that paradigm, arguing that dedicating time to activities like pottery, watercoloring, or memorizing poetry is not a…
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