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Friday, March 7, 2014

Notes on Fail Fast, Fail Often #2

"It's a miracle that curiousity survives formal education."
- Albert Einstein

Curiousity-Killing Questions


  • "Will I be good at it?"
    By trying things that you may be bad at, you stop worrying about the approval of others and focus instead on your own fulfillment and growth.
  • "Do I have enough time?"
    If you love something, it will encourage you to avoid unimportant activities that take up your time.
  • "Do I have the patience, talent, intelligence?
    By trying it, you may find patience and talent that you didn't know you have, or you may find an important opportunity to improve.
  • "Am I sure I want to commit to it, and if so, will it take away from other areas of my life?"
    You don't have to commit to anything unless you really want to.
  • "Will it cost too much?"
    When you discover something that you are passionate about, it may inspire you to make money in new ways, or stop spending money on things you don't need.
  • "Will people think I am silly if I get involved?"
    Successful people often enrich their lives with interests and hobbies that appear eccentric to others. Being silly is fun.
  • "Will it have a practical payoff? Will I meet a new boyfriend/girlfriend, develop social connections that benefit my career, learn skills that help me to earn more money or become more healthy and attractive?"
    It is impossible to tell where beneficial life-changing events will arise. Since you can't know in advance, you might as well spend your time having fun and trying things you enjoy.

Five Keys to Curiousity
  • Curiousity keeps you aware and present
  • Curiousity has an expiration date
    (i.e. it can context dependent... Good to follow curiousity at the time that it arises)
  • Curiousity provides energy
  • Curiousity helps you learn quickly
    (e.g. "Let's try this now" instead of "Let's come up with a comprehensive five-year-plan before we proceed)
  • Curiousity gets things moving

"We must be willing to get rid of the life we've planned, so as to have the life that is waiting for us."
- Joseph Campbell


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