6 Curiosity
This chapter covers
- Fixed and growth mindsets and their influence on creativity
- Different types of motivation to stay curious
- The concept of multipotentiality
- A discussion of generalism versus specialism
The never-ending murmur of the scouring sand that spans the ancient Egyptian desert has little effect on the traveler’s mood. Equipped with nothing but a walking stick and a light backpack, the stranger defies turbulent seas, sandy deserts, and dusty roads, only to arrive at yet another half-deserted village. He calmly rests his walking stick against a palm tree, shakes the sand from his clothing, and, without hesitating, strikes up a conversation with a local. After a long chat and a shared but meager meal, he unrolls a partially ...
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