Get Real with Heather & David

The Power of a Beginner’s Mind

• Heather Hemmer and David Farnie • Season 1 • Episode 4

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Beginner's Mindset:

In this episode, we dive into what it really means to have a beginner’s mindset. 

Somewhere along the way, we stop wanting to be beginners. We associate it with not knowing, not being good enough, or being behind. But what if choosing to begin again, on purpose, actually opens the door to more joy, creativity, and possibility?

From learning new skills to rethinking the way we approach conversations and relationships, this episode is a reminder that there is always more to discover—if we’re willing to stay open.

This conversation is an invitation to soften your grip on certainty, stay curious, and remember that growth often begins the moment you’re willing to not have it all figured out.

References: Shoshin, Laird Hamilton Force of Nature, Matthew 18:3-4, Houston & Johnston Training for the New Alpinism, Goethe.