“So what does it mean to approach things from a position of curiosity? What does that really mean to me? It’s you’re being open to new experiences, ideals and perspectives, and when you adopt this approach, you’re really driven by a desire to learn, explore, and to discover.” – Dr. James Bryant
In this episode of Engineer Your Success Podcast, Dr. James Bryant dives into the concept of challenge versus curiosity, and explores how each approach can be beneficial in different ways. He discusses the advantages of approaching life from a position of challenge or curiosity, such as increased self-improvement, creativity, and personal growth; as well as the potential downsides of being too curious such as burnout and perfectionism. Additionally, he provides insight into when to apply each approach and how to close the gap from where you are to where you want to be. Tune in to learn how to maximize your success through challenge and curiosity!
Let’s dive in!
[00:00 – 07:11] Learn How to Approach Life from a Position of Challenge or Curiosity
- Challenge versus curiosity
- Approaching life from a position of challenge means taking on life’s obstacles with a determined and competitive mindset
- Those who adopt this approach view life as a series of challenges that need to be overcome
[07:12 – 15:12] Approaching Life from a Position of Challenge vs. Curiosity: Benefits and Downsides
- Approaching life from a position of challenge can lead to increased resilience, perseverance, and self-improvement
- Possible downfalls include burnout, increased stress, tunnel vision, and perfectionism
- Approaching life from a position of curiosity leads to open-mindedness, creativity, flexibility, and appreciation for the world
- Possible downsides include lack of judgment and potential for personal growth
[15:13 – 22:41] Closing Segment
- Questions to consider when approaching from a position of challenge: motivated by desire to win/succeed, focused on achieving outcome/goal, critical/judgmental of performance/achievement
- Questions to consider when approaching from a position of curiosity: motivated by desire to learn/explore, open to new ideals/experiences
- Connect with James (links below)
- Parting Notes
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Important Resources to Note:
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Tweetable Quotes:
“When you are approaching life from a position of confrontation or challenge, then you are going to experience increased stress.” – Dr. James Bryant
“So a curious mindset can sometimes lead to a sense of dissatisfaction or delusion meant with the world around us.” – Dr. James Bryant