Ep.154 I Deciding to Stay Curious: Try Something New, It’s Good for You with Dr. Todd Kashdan
Have you caught yourself sticking to the same routine even when you’re bored with it? Do you sometimes ignore new ideas because they seem uncomfortable or risky?
Dr. Todd Kashdan, leading psychologist, delves into how embracing curiosity can enhance your life, tackle fears, and unlock greater satisfaction through the joy of exploration.
KEY TOPICS
Seeking opportunities for yourself and your children to foster curiosity.
The importance of effectively going down rabbit holes.
Using “joyous exploration” for higher life satisfaction.
Everyday tips to become a more curious person.
CHAPTERS
00:00 Mission of Decidedly
00:44 New Experiences
05:09 Raising Curious Kids
08:07 Finding Opportunities for Creativity
10:02 Father/Son Trip to Peru
19:41 What Curious People Do
31:32 Life Satisfaction
43:35 Stress Management
45:02 Curiosity in Relationships
48:15 Communicating Switching Costs
49:40 Choosing Your Thoughts
57:50 Embracing Rabbit Holes
57:39 Decision-Making Tip for Business Owners
1:00:41 Key Takeaways
1:01:56 Producer Closing
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Dr. Todd B. Kashdan is Professor of Psychology at George Mason University. He is a leading authority on well-being, curiosity, psychological flexibility, and resilience. He has published over 225 peer-reviewed articles and is in the top 1% of cited scientists in the world (over 47,000 times). He received the American Psychological Association Award for Distinguished Scientific Early Career Contributions to Psychology. His research is featured regularly in media outlets such as The Atlantic, Harvard Business Review, The New York Times, NPR, Fast Company, and Time Magazine. He is a keynote speaker and consultant for organizations as diverse as Microsoft, Mercedes-Benz, Prudential, General Mills, The United States Department of Defense, and World Bank Group. He's a twin with twin 16-year-old daughters (and one more), with plans to rapidly populate the world with great conversationalists.