Learning New Things is Totally Overrated…

You might think that the "never give up" spirit is the way to go 100% of the time but, I've gotta' tell ya' - trying to figure it all out is HARD. Whether it's something at your workplace, something at home, with friends or jeez - just going to pick up some groceries, sometimes learning new things is an immense speedbump that some just can't overcome. The bottom line is - Learning New Things is Totally Overrated... Or IS IT? The Perpetual Student Mindset isn't for everyone, but it IS something that will help you, your friends, your coworkers, families and more THRIVE. Bryan and Mike jump into the deep end of the life pool inside this episode of The Podcast Gauntlet to help you understand the true value of not only being willing to learn new things, but the VALUE it will give you and those around you. We'll share all of that and more inside this episode of the Podcast Gauntlet where we Throw-Down, Discuss, Rise & Shine in Podcasting! 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Help The Podcast Gauntlet Grow!   The Shownotes for this Episode of The Podcast Gauntlet: https://youtu.be/j7YL7lrkwCM Timestamps for this Episode of The Podcast Gauntlet: 00:00 Embrace continual learning and innovation; firearms offer endless opportunities for growth and exploration. 05:14 Growth involves learning stages: from beginner to expert, where skills become natural. Staying curious and embracing new tools, like innovations in podcasting, prevents stagnation. 06:36 Keep exploring, learning, and adapting to improve your podcast using inspiration from others and new trends. 10:15 Learn, grow, and avoid failure by connecting with others. Support us by liking and visiting podcastgauntlet.com.   Questions Answered Inside this Episode of The Podcast Gauntlet: Both Mike Wilkerson and Bryan Entzminger - Top Tier Audio emphasize lifelong learning. How has continuous learning helped you grow as a podcaster or content creator? Why do you think it's dangerous, as discussed by Bryan Entzminger - Top Tier Audio, to reach a stage in your career where everything becomes so natural that you stop learning? Mike Wilkerson shares his experience from firearms instruction to illustrate that no one can ever know everything about a subject. How can embracing this mindset benefit your podcasting journey? What are some strategies you use to “embrace being wrong and stupid,” as Bryan Entzminger - Top Tier Audio puts it, especially when trying something new in your podcast? The hosts talk about the importance of feedback and collaboration. What’s one way feedback has pushed you outside your comfort zone and helped you improve? Have you ever felt like you were “spinning your wheels in life” due to stagnation in learning, as mentioned by Mike Wilkerson? What helped you get back on track? Bryan Entzminger - Top Tier Audio encourages following trends, such as open source developments in podcasting. How do you decide which trends are worth exploring for your show? The phrase “you don’t know what you don’t know” comes up when Mike Wilkerson talks about opening his first retail podcast studio. What’s been your biggest “unknown unknown” moment in podcasting or business? How do you actively seek out new perspectives, knowledge, or skills to avoid resting on your laurels, as suggested by this episode? The episode closes by inviting listeners to share how they’re continuing to learn to avoid failing in podcasting. What’s the next thing you want to learn or improve in your own creative process? 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We talk about a LOT of hot-topic subjects inside The Podcast Gauntlet and now - it's time for YOU to THROW-DOWN! Tell us what you think, give us YOUR perspective and we'll be sure to incorporate your input and perspective into another great All-Fan Input episode!     The Hosts of this Program: Mike Wilkerson: Mike Wilkerson Is the PodFather of St. Louis, and has been hosting, producing, concepting and enhancing podcasts since 2005. As a professional content creator, Mike has been making and documenting every mistake in the Podcasting industry so you won't have to when you're ready to begin. With thousands of of hours of business, marketing and life experience behind and in front of the mic and keyboard, he has created a vibrant and always-growing business tapestry via The 2GuysTalking Podcast Network. As a perpetual student, Mike continues to foster interests in Crisis Negotiator Training, Firearms Instruction and helping people to find the next step in their career with an active interest in hunting light bulb moments. — Mike Wilkerson on Facebook — Mike Wilkerson on LinkedIn — Mike Wilkerson on X — 2GuysTalking on LinkedIn   Bryan Entzminger: Bryan Entzminger is the owner of Top Tier Audio, a podcast production company. He's also the founder of the Hindy Users (Unofficial) group for Hindenburg users on Facebook, and a co-host of Podcast Editors Mastermind — a podcast focused on the business side of podcast editing. He loves sharing the lessons he’s learned from his struggles and others he's met along the way so that you can have a podcast that you’re proud of without letting editing take over your life. — Bryan Entzminger on Facebook — Bryan Entzminger on LinkedIn — Bryan Entzminger Via Top Tier Audio