A Curious Mind
Each of us is born with two contradictory sets of instructions: a conservative tendency, made up of instincts for self-preservation, self-aggrandizement, and saving energy, and an expansive tendency made up of instincts for exploring, for enjoying novelty and risk—the curiosity that leads to creativity belongs to this set. We need both of these pro
... See moreMihaly Csikszentmihalyi • Creativity: Flow and the Psychology of Discovery and Invention (Harper Perennial Modern Classics)
Being curious is enabled by good planning. To strengthen your curiosity muscles, do some homework. Force yourself to sit down regularly and define a list of questions you wish you knew the answers to—then set about asking them, over time. Planning for curiosity leads you to spend some time simply wondering about other people; acting on curiosity al
... See moreCharles H. Green • The Trusted Advisor Fieldbook: A Comprehensive Toolkit for Leading with Trust
