Beta Life Series – Why Curiosity Matters
Beta Life Series
Why Curiosity Matters
Samuel Osho
“Why do we have to wait for the picture,” she inquired impatiently.
Inventor Edwin Land had just snapped a picture, and his three-year-old daughter’s question sparked a series of thoughts. This innocent question inspired Dr. Land to birth the Polaroid instant camera.
Kids are naturally curious and hence causing chaos while testing their hypothesis. Sadly, as you age, you unconsciously learn to be less curious. You keep your mouth shut as you take everything handed to you as sacred, real, finite, and ultimate.
That’s a big problem!
Highly intelligent individuals unveiled timeless theories and principles after hours of research to answer some “why …?” and “what if …?” statements.
Why does Isaac Newton have to bother about gravitational force?
Florence Nightingale could have lived like every other normal English lady and ignore revolutionizing the world of nursing with her meticulous recommendations.
The Wright brothers might have lived longer if they stayed clear of passion for having mechanical bodies with wings in the air.
What would have happened if these individuals did nothing significant in contributing to the bodies of knowledge discussed above?
Well, I am glad they did not stay idle but worked hard to test their assumptions and satiate their curiosity.
Curiosity is key to life-long learning and discovering new things.
No wonder Einstein once admonished a young student to “never lose a holy curiosity.”
The essence of education at the barest minimum is to spark curiosity in students. Unfortunately, instead of lighting a flame, a host of educational systems douse the little sparks that students bring to the classroom.
Before you conclude that curiosity and innovation are locked to the field of sciences. It is important to note that curiosity is merely asking the right questions that stimulate boundless explorations.
To be outstanding and extraordinary in your pursuit of success, you need to imbibe an all-important skill: curiosity. Your leaps will be boundless. Interestingly, it’s a skill that can be learnt and practiced.
Start by asking the right open-ended questions and relentlessly find answers to them. Be warned. These are not normal and quick quizzes you took in college.
Getting some answers may take two hours, while some may take two years. Keep searching until you surpass stumbling on new and strange things but becoming the creator, the innovator, and the producer of what your world needs.
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