A wise teacher once told me that producing an exceptional project on the first attempt was one of the worst things for a students growth.

He observed that the students who experienced beginners luck would mostly….

Effort: Give less effort throughout the course.

Stuck: Stay within the boundaries of what they did on the first project, hesitant to explore new territory.

Beginners luck has an advantage because….

Effortless: There are minimal “thought” parameters and boundaries for beginners.

Freedom: Beginners have limited expectations and allow themselves to think more freely.

When we set out to master something new, it is important to understand that we can learn a lot from our bad work. While also realizing that there is value in approaching an old project with a beginners mindset.