Curious

By Ian Leslie,

Book cover of Curious: The Desire to Know and Why Your Future Depends On It

Book description

"I have no special talents," said Albert Einstein. "I am only passionately curious." Everyone is born curious. But only some retain the habits of exploring, learning, and discovering as they grow older. Those who do so tend to be smarter, more creative, and more successful. So why are many of…

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1 author picked Curious as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

Like discovering the hidden process for generating ideas, discovering the hidden power of curiosity unleashed my capabilities and improved my efforts.

Leslie explains that curiosity declines as we grow older and as technology increases. Both work against a sustained quest for understanding that leads to insight, innovations, and ideas. If you know this, you can nurture your desire to know and stay curious in a modern world where we can seemingly answer any question almost instantly.

This book opened my eyes to new possibilities illuminating new ways to become a more engaging brand storyteller. 

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