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Stick with it
You can become more curious over time if you make a habit of exploring new subjects.
You will become interested in other related things, understanding there's a relationship between what you know and could know.
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Avoid the "advice trap"
When you're in the middle of asking questions to satisfy your curiosity, you may be tempted to give advice instead of finding out why someone is asking.
When you engage with team members, instead of giving answers, ask, "what's the real challenge here for you?"
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Embrace a collaborative approach
Curiosity can be contagious under the right conditions.
For example, when dancers make a mistake, instead of saying, "That's not the right way to do it," they would say, "that was interesting." Then they take a moment to play with it.
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People are curious together
In some cases, such as facing a collective problem or shared interest, you may be more curious when in a group.
A group is curious when they face the same kind of problem or question. It creates a space for thinking in new ways.
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Manage uncertainty
Your brain loves certainty. So, it may be more challenging to stay curious during times of stress or upheaval.
If you are in a state of uncertainty, it is helpful to move into a self-management approach with two key questions:
- What can I control or i...
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Work in your curiosity zone
Curiosity can be considered in terms of variations that exist within individuals, moment to moment. These variations depend on the interest in and knowledge of a subject.
Curiosity is unlikely when you know nothing about a topic or are very sure about a particular topic. However, you may be...
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Curiosity in the workplace
We naturally accept that curiosity in the workplace is a good thing. When people are interested in questioning and learning, they can discover better ways of doing things, invent new products, or find solutions to problems.
However, the assumptions we make about what sparks curiosity is oft...
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If one is too busy, the gates of curiosity, wonder and serendipity become forever closed. We have to take time out to do something new, exploring life, and what all it has to offer.
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Know your outcome
Figure out your “why.” Consider these questions.
- What opportunities will become available by learning that new thing?
- What would you do if you could use your desired skill right now?
- Will you have a deeper relationship with your family/friends? Grow you...
Becoming a quick learner: One thing at a time
If you try to learn everything at once, you’ll waste too much time switching between activities and become frustrated with your lack of progress.
These days, many people proudly call themselves “multitaskers”. However, studies have shown that only 2% of people can actually multitas...
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