I woke up this morning, and the first thing I thought of was, “How can I be more curious today?”
Curiosity is a coach’s superpower, and any great coach is always thinking of better ways to get underneath things by asking compelling questions. That is why clients come and see a coach, to get underneath and unlock the potential inside you.
Then I thought, “Why is curiosity so powerful?”
Here are four reasons why you need to be more curious:
1. You will become more self-aware — Curiosity, when reflected inwardly, can help you become more aware of yourself. The benefit is that you will open up more choices. For example, you will determine your likes and dislikes, how you react under stress or the qualities you want in a partner. Self-awareness helps open up new gateways of potential.
2. You will learn more — So many people parade around in the day knowing things. Many people have jobs where they get paid to know things, and this can become a trap. Curiosity allows us to learn, and let’s face it, there is always something to learn. By being intentionally curious, you open up the potential to take away something new even in tasks you have done a hundred times. This practice embraces the mindset of continuous improvement.
Open up to what others may not see
3. You uncover what is not noticeable to others — We have all met people that seem to get it. They know how the world ticks and use it to get results. I always describe people like that as hummingbirds. These people seem to pick up and notice things and make micro-adjustments to how they are talking, behaving, or asking questions, which translates into them getting better results. It is like they have a radar dish that is finely tuned, and if you ask them, “How do you do that?” they seldom can tell you. Uncovering what is not noticeable to others is a gift, and curiosity can put you on a path of dialling in that tool.
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