Yes, it's quite ironic. I'm not saying Austrian Economics is wrong, I don't know enough to make such a claim.
I'm just saying that for a complete beginner it's better to start with what is believed to be correct by most professionals in the field.
Then of course it's great to study Austrian Economics.
I think that starting with the general consensus among professionals is the way to go in any subject.
I know economics is heavily politcs influenced and politics can trump over truth, but still...
To think different first you have to know mainstream and if you see something wrong in it you can criticize.
At one time, bloodletting was mainstream in the medical world.