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Five Weird Reasons to Do That Secret Thing You’ve Always Wanted to Do

The surprising neuroscience, creativity research, and civic benefits of trying something you might flop at.

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Andrea Jones-Rooy
Dec 04, 2025
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What’s something you’ve always wanted to do but never had the courage to try? Whether it’s standup comedy, a cooking class, singing, or flying trapeze, we all have something we secretly want to do — and perhaps we have never even admitted to others, or maybe even ourselves, that we want to do it.

I’m pleased to share that now is your chance.

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