Why we should all rekindle our curiosity...
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Embrace your beginners mind |
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There is a concept in Zen Buddhism, shoshin, that refers to the notion of a beginner's mind. It is the kind of openness, unbiasedness and curiosity that asks questions, embraces new experiences and has an eagerness to learn.
The paradox is, the more knowledge and expertise we accumulate, the more our 'beginners mind' and sense of curiosity diminishes.
You may be thinking, isn't knowledge and expertise the end goal?
Especially in our modern workforce?
As it turns out, staying
curious is more important for performance than you think...
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3 ways to reignite your curiosity |
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Rekindling our curiosity requires us to open our minds and diversify.
Our latest article explores three simple ways to do this:
1. Gather information from wide and diverse sources
Rather than turning to Google every time you have an inquiry or desire to explore a given topic, look to more unlikely sources of information.
2. Learn from others
Challenge your preconceptions and biases by learning from others with diverse and sometimes divergent
opinions from your own.
3. Capture your best learning
By documenting regularly we are able to reflect upon our growth, habit formation, shifting perspectives, accumulated knowledge and changes in behaviour. Learn how here.
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| Feed your curious mind
Our resources of the week |
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Dr Judson Brewer's TEDTalk,
A simple way to break a bad habit
Psychiatrist and addiction expert Judson Brewer describes how mindfulness curiosity can aid in habit-forming.
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Use This Ancient Tool to Master Your Mind by Karolin Wanner
Breath is the bridge which connects life to consciousness, which unites your body to your thoughts. — Thich Nhat Hanh
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Curiosity Is as Important as Intelligence in HBR
Organisational psychologist Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic proposes that Curiosity Quotient is as important as IQ & EQ in our complex age.
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