What difference would it make if you approached more aspects of every day with greater curiosity? Here are a few curiosity-related posts you may have missed. Click the links to read the messages.
“Ignorance killed the cat; curiosity was framed!”
“You don’t get into something to test the waters. You go into things to make waves.”
“Act nothing in furious passion. It’s putting to sea in a storm.”
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Rate yourself from one (low) to ten (high) as to your general level of curiosity.
Virtually everyone I ask to do this exercise places themselves in the six to ten range. A few even go beyond ten, to see what happens when they break the rules.
We humans are seekers, always looking around the corner or over the hill to discover what lies beyond our own knowledge and view of the world.
Consider our historic and current explorers.
Examine the risks we as a species have been willing to take to feed this craving, the boost of dopamine, and the feeling of happiness it provides.
Where and how can you boost your happiness index by becoming a more curious explorer?
Please reply to this post with the actions you plan to take.
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Except for the Coast Guard and maybe a few king crab fishermen, no one in their right mind would intentionally go to sea in a storm.
Being “lost at sea” in a toxic relationship is something we all want to avoid.
Stormy relationships, personally and professionally, are often the result of disagreements that rarely work out well for either party. You can see this destructive force in action with a quick look at the great wars, and even our current political state of affairs.
Consider the thought, “When Furious, Get Curious” to work out any stormy disagreements to navigate toward calmer seas.
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When was the last time you went swimming? What approach did you take as you entered the water? Are you a toe-dipper? A cannon-baller? Something in between?
Many people take a “safety first,” somewhat timid approach as they take on new experiences. This is often a wise move as they explore the risk/reward potential.
When, however, we feel fairly confident that the waters are not shark-infested, today’s quote encourages us to displace as much water as possible.
Where and in what professional or personal situations is it time for you to stop testing the waters and take the plunge?
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Two highly correlated factors to success are life-long learning and, of course, hard work.
Examine the levels of success of people who have dropped out of school, or never cracked a book after graduating from college or university. Formal education is not the only course to pursue success. There is a wide array of true stories in which people who lacked a formal education became extremely successful. These individuals possessed a curious nature, and a desire to learn and grow in support of their passion or purpose.
Where could greater curiosity and expanding your learning efforts bring you and those around you a more satisfying and rewarding life?