Five things you need to know about Coaching, Teaching and Parenting “Inquisitiveness”:

* As athletes develop, one of the greatest attributes they can learn is that of Inquisitiveness.

* Inquisitiveness is an athlete asking - of themself - questions that begin with - “I wonder….” - e.g. I wonder what would happen if I…..”, “I wonder if I’d do it better if I….”

* Inquisitive athletes progress faster than those relying on natural ability as they become personally invested in - and take responsibility for their own athletic destiny. If it is to be - it is up to me!

* Five practical ways parents can develop inquisitiveness (ask better questions, model curiosity, celebrate learning, etc.)

* There are some specific “car ride home” conversation starters that develop this quality, e.g. ("What's something you figured out today?” and “What’s something new you tried today?”)

Wayne Goldsmith

Sports Thoughts is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.

This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit waynegoldsmith.substack.com/subscribe