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Stop Mastering, Start Dabbling: Karen Walrond on the Joy of Being Amateur

Stop Mastering, Start Dabbling: Karen Walrond on the Joy of Being Amateur

Update: 2025-10-06
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What if the secret to a richer life isn't mastering anything—but dabbling in everything? Author Karen Walrond (In Defense of Dabbling) returns to champion the lost art of amateurism—doing what you love without needing to excel. In a culture that turns hobbies into hustles, we can easily forget how to be interesting to ourselves. From swim class struggles to wonky candle holders, Karen shares why intentional dabbling as we age sparks joy, powers self-compassion, and stretches our comfort zones. Midlife is made for getting unstuck. What will you try just for the joy of it, beauties?


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Stop Mastering, Start Dabbling: Karen Walrond on the Joy of Being Amateur

Stop Mastering, Start Dabbling: Karen Walrond on the Joy of Being Amateur

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