30. Curiosity

When engaged in serious dialogue, I become more alert, mentally challenged, and more stimulated by the experience of exploration and discovery. Simply not knowing what the outcome of dialogue might be, but wondering what it could be is in itself stimulating. So in this post, we glean from what the Hollywood producer Brian Grazer has said about curiosity in his book A Curious Mind: The Secret to a Bigger Life.

“Curiosity is what gives energy and insight to everything else I do. … For me, curiosity infuses everything with a sense of possibility. Curiosity has, quite literally, been the key to my success, and also the key to my happiness.”

“One of the ways that I use curiosity is to see the world through other people’s eyes, to see the world in ways I might otherwise miss. It’s totally refreshing to be reminded, over and over, how different the world looks to other people.”

For many decades, Grazer interviewed important people for an hour of curious exploration. In one instance, the interview ended in just ten minutes. However, for most of the interviews, there were discoveries and emerging relationships that reinforced the value Grazer places on curiosity.

“Human connection is the most important part of being alive. It’s the key to sustained happiness and to a sense of satisfaction with how you’re living. And curiosity is the key to connecting and staying connected.”

“CURIOSITY EQUIPS US WITH the skills for openhearted, open-minded exploration. That’s the quality of my curiosity conversations.”

“Curiosity helps you dispel ignorance and confusion, curiosity evaporates fogginess and uncertainty, it clears up disagreement. Curiosity gives you power. It’s not the kind of power that comes from yelling and being aggressive. It’s a quiet kind of power. It’s a cumulative power. … Curiosity can help spark a great idea, and help you refine it.”

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