“The secret of success is an absolute ungovernable curiosity.”
Larry King
According to Ramez Sasson in his post What is Curiosity and Why it is Most Important for Success , “Intellectual curiosity is vital for keeping your mind sharp and agile, and is important in every age. It stimulates the mind and keeps you young.”
As I think about some of the suggestions for healthy aging I can’t help but think that remaining curious sounds like the most fun. Sometimes the thought of working out or passing on that extra piece of dessert sound hard, but looking at the world through new eyes sounds so much easier to do.
Just like the woman I refereed to at the beginning of this series, I can’t help but wonder if the combination of physical activity and a curious nature helped her to become a thriving centurion. I’ve always valued quality over quantity, and when it comes to years lived I strive for quality.
That being said I come from a long line of relatives who lived into their nineties. I still want to be actively involved into those nineties if possible, and if curiosity is the secret to aging well I am well on my way.
Sasson continues with:
“Curious people ask questions, read and explore. They are active about seeking information or experience and are willing to meet challenges and to broaden their horizons. They are not shy to ask questions and delve deeply into the topics that interest them.”
I’m beginning to see a pattern here. Curiosity seems to be the way to go!
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