“Do stuff. Be clenched, curious. Not waiting for inspiration’s shove or society’s kiss on your forehead.”
Susan Sontag
(Clenched- determined)
So after nineteen days of promoting curiosity I sure hope you are on board. Here are four more reasons according to Donald Latumahina in his post 4 Reasons Why Curiosity is Important and How to Develop It.
Latumahina writes, “Curiosity is an important trait of a genius. I don’t think you can find an intellectual giant who is not a curious person. Thomas Edison, Leonardo da Vinci, and Albert Einstein are all curious characters.”
Being curious makes your mind “active instead of passive.” The mind is like a muscle that will continue to stay strong if you continue to use it. Curiosity is a fun mental exercise.
Curiosity is a way to be observant to new ideas. If you live in a state of curiosity your mind will anticipate and seek out new ideas naturally. Without curiosity you might miss what is right before your nose. It would be sad to think about how many great ideas you might have missed due to your own lack of curiosity.
Being curious can “open up new worlds and possibilities.” Often times these gems are hidden in plain sight, and are easy to overlook. With a curious nature you will be more inclined to unearth these treasures.
And finally, and probably most importantly curiosity brings excitement to your life. Latumahina states, “The life of curious people is far from boring. It’s neither dull nor routine…Instead of being bored, curious people have an adventurous life.”
Now that sounds like a win-win to me!
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