How to cultivate curiosity
- Ask questions: Randomly ask yourself why? and how?
- Read outside your field of interest.
- Be interested in people. Choose someone you haven't seen in a while, and invite them for coffee. Make it a goal to learn as much as possible about their interests.
- Practice talking less and listening more.
- Immerse yourself in a topic. Read lots of articles, books, and research papers.
- Write about this topic.
- Carry a notebook. It will make it easier to remember topics you are curious about.
- Learn about yourself. Explore your feelings, your goals, and even your family history.
- Slow down. Let your mind wander and allow questions to form.
- Hang out with a child, as this is one of the best reminders of our potential for curiosity.
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