Curiosity is the number one personal attribute to possess.

Curiosity will enable you to deal with change, even embrace it. Furthermore, curiosity will enable you to drive the change; sponsor it; own it. And dealing with change is the number one business demand to deal with.

I am always on the hunt for data on curiosity. You could say I am curious about curiosity. This is from Diane Dreher:

Curiosity…

“is positively correlated with creativity, intelligence, problem-solving ability, autonomy, a sense of personal control, and a willingness to challenge the status quo. It is also associated with positive affect, subjective well-being, better long-term health, longevity, and positive interpersonal relationships.”

For such a reason, curiosity is the start point of the TMWK Manifesto.

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1. Cultivate – Curiosity

It all begins with curiosity.

“Our number one value isn’t in any of the skills we have. It’s that we’re essentially curious.”

– Jim Coudal via @brainpickings

Curiosity is the kick-start, the pre-requisite. It allows us to move forward, in the footsteps of children.

John Pilger had it right:

“…the first step is to engender an approach, enable the measurement of distances and walking toward. It is show the possible and potential.”

– Extract from article in The Guardian (1997?)

Curiosity is the muscle to help us manage change. It moves us through and toward…

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