Wonder why the sky turns orange at sunset, then look it up. The real answer is better than any guess.
CREATIVITY
WHAT THIS MEANS
Guessing at an explanation is satisfying for a moment and usually leaves you holding something vague. The real answer tends to be stranger and more specific than anything you would have invented, and it connects to other things you already half know, which is what makes it stay. Wondering is the easy part. Following through on the wondering is where it pays off.
Whatever you wondered about today, give it five minutes before you sleep. Read until the answer surprises you rather than stopping at the first sentence. Then tell somebody, which is how you find out if you understood.
A QUESTION TO SIT WITH
What everyday thing have you wondered about and never looked up?
MORE IN LEARNING & CURIOSITY
- Ask what a word means mid-conversation. Most people won’t think less of you; they’ll be glad you’re listening.
- Every bird has a name and every tree has a story. Curiosity makes a boring walk a lot less boring.
- If two experts disagree, that’s not a reason to give up. It’s a sign you found the interesting part.
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