Learning From Mistakes: The Challenges of Finishing a Project

Learning From Mistakes: The Challenges of Finishing a Project

As a boatbuilder, do you find yourself hesitating to begin, lest your abilities and experience come up short? Has a mistake derailed your progress? Beginners and pros alike encounter frustrations and setbacks. The pros can power past the temptation to park a stalled project.

In this video, kayak-building guru Nick Schade shares the approach that keeps him on track to the finish line, even after a potentially disastrous mistake.

 

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