But if you’re a young person starting a new craft—whether it’s coding, carpentry, or content creation—being an amateur is actually your secret weapon. Here is why your "amateur" phase is the most productive time of your career. 1. The Freedom to Fail (Cheaply)
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Experts are often blinded by "the right way" to do things. They follow established frameworks because they work. Amateurs, not knowing the "rules," often stumble upon innovative shortcuts or fresh styles that a trained professional would have dismissed as "wrong." 3. High Passion, Low Overhead But if you’re a young person starting a
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