CURIOUSER AND CURIOUSER
Have some fun and indulge your curiosity by exploring various topics of interests for a change, rather than just deep diving into one.
THE CAT’S QUESTION
A charming and heartwarming story about a cat who, on his ninth life, finally finds something worth living for.
Written by Bethany Felix.
BRAZEN RECOMMENDS: Unjaded Jade x Notion
BRAZEN recommends Unjaded Jade’s introduction to Notion and tour of her setup, to inspire you to get yourself a Notion account if you haven’t already! #notsponsored #wishiwasthough
WORDS OF WISDOM: James Stephens
“Curiosity will conquer fear even more than bravery will; indeed, it has led many people into dangers which mere physical courage would shudder away from, for hunger and love and curiosity are the great impelling forces of life.” - James Stephens
BRAZEN RECOMMENDS: Why Some of Us Don’t Have One True Calling
BRAZEN recommends this TED talk by Emilie Wapnick to anyone who’s ever struggled to figure out what their “one true calling” is, or felt guilty about not being able to choose just one area of interest to stick to and specialise in. As it turns out, this isn’t a flaw after all — it’s actually a huge advantage. Yay!
IN CONVERSATION WITH Professor Vicknes Waran
BRAZEN sits down for a chat with Professor Vicknes Waran, whose insatiable curiosity and sense of playfulness informs not only his work — as a senior consultant neurosurgeon, medical director, university professor and engineer — but the way he lives his whole life.
BRAZEN RECOMMENDS: 5 Practical Steps to Become Less Shy and More Confident
BRAZEN recommends this Unjaded Jade video which we all needed in our awkward teenager/young adult phase, when talking to other people was the most difficult thing in the world. Whether you’re currently in that phase or have already moved past it, this video provides a nice dose of light and inspiration to put yourself out there and make some new connections.
WORDS OF WISDOM: Richard Feynman
“Study hard what interests you in the most undisciplined, irreverent and original manner possible.” - Richard Feynman
BRAZEN RECOMMENDS: All Work and All Play
BRAZEN recommends one of our favourite videos of all time — a call to arms for the creators, innovators and passion-driven young people who are changing the world as we know it; and a joyful dose of inspiration to start doing whatever it is that you love most.
INSPIRING CURIOSITY IN A DISTRACTED AGE
In an age where everything we could possibly want is at our fingertips, it takes a certain amount of intention to satisfy our endless curiosity without getting jaded or carried away. Luckily, Carissa Morais has some great perspectives to share on how we can do this.
BRAZEN RECOMMENDS: Forget What You Know
BRAZEN highly recommends this TED talk by young Jacob Barnett, whose autism diagnosis at just two years old prompted his mother to homeschool him and allow him to pursue his interests at his own pace — which turned out to be one of the best decisions they could have made.
EXPERIMENT: Asking the Right Questions
In this experiment, we explore how asking the right questions can turn any situation into an opportunity for learning and discovery.
BRAZEN RECOMMENDS: Curiosity is the Greatest Act of Rebellion
BRAZEN recommends this highly entertaining TED talk on curiosity and human behaviour by Robin Ince, whose passion and enthusiasm for his subject makes it all the more fun to watch!
ASKING FOR LOVE
“I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” - Maya Angelou
In this article, Shanita Lyn explores how asking the right questions can lead to deeper connections and, she hopes, a better world.