Shownotes Transcript
The smartest person in the room is rarely the most fulfilled. That’s because our perception of how intelligent we are is based upon the belief that we know more than the others around us. On the contrary the most successful person in the room always believes there is more to learn especially from the people that they surround themselves with. Today we discuss the importance curiosity plays in personal fulfillment. That hunger and desire to dive deeper is a key factor in determining what our passions are, but also the longevity of those passions. The best performers in the world are constantly learning, tweaking and reworking what they believe they already know in pursuit of something greater.
Asking questions and putting yourself out there can feel like a vulnerable state to exist in, but that is where learning occurs. Oftentimes just like in school we all have the same question, but we are too afraid to ask for fear of looking less than others. In fact as we grow older it seems respect is gained by seeking out more and more information to come to the right conclusions almost stating outright that you are not as advanced as others. This level of humility is what allows the most successful individuals to recognize their dreams and then go after them! If we assumed we knew it all from the start there would be no point to pursuing something we already know, or maybe we believe we are so far behind others we think it couldn’t even be worth trying. We would argue that your curiosity is what keeps your soul and passions thriving. The endless possibilities of the world are the reason to keep going day in and day out. If our motivation was solely based on money and societal norms there would be no internal desire to get better and grow organically. Just the promise of a bigger paycheck or respect from your colleagues will always leave us with a gaping hole in our pursuit for happiness. Choose a life of curiosity because it will always yield new discoveries.