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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
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
Ep.133 I Deciding to Get Curious: Stress Your Systems to Build Your Strengths with Dr. Todd Kashdan
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CONNECT WITH US
www.decidedlypodcast.com
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Shawn’s Instagram: @shawn_d_smith
Sanger’s Instagram: @sangersmith
Thank you to Shelby Peterson of Transcend Media for editing
and post-production of the Decidedly podcast.
SANGER’S BOOK: A Life Rich with Significance: Transforming Your
Wealth to Meaningful Impact
SHAWN’S BOOK: Plateau Jumping: What to Change When Change Is What You Want
MAKING A FINANCIAL DECISION?
At Decidedly Wealth Management, we focus on decision-making as
the foundational element of success, in our effort to empower families to purposefully apply their wealth to fulfill their values and build a thriving legacy.
LEARN MORE: www.decidedlywealth.com
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Ep.133 I Deciding to Get Curious: Stress Your Systems to Build Your Strengths with Dr. Todd Kashdan - YouTube
Newsletter: https://toddkashdan.substack.com/about
Website: https://toddkashdan.com/
The Well-Being Lab: https://toddkashdan.com/well-being-lab/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/toddkashdan
Instagram: @toddkashdan
Twitter: @toddkashdan
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/public/Todd-Kashdan
Psychology Today Blog: psychologytoday.com/blog/curious
Books: https://toddkashdan.com/books/
A New Scientific Framework of Curiosity presentation by Dr.
Kashdan: https://toddkashdan.com/speaking/
Take the Insubordination Quiz: https://toddkashdan.com/insubordination-quiz/
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.
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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
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
Ep.133 I Deciding to Get Curious: Stress Your Systems to Build Your Strengths with Dr. Todd Kashdan
Ep.17 I Doug Lennick I Deciding to Think About What You Think About: Moral Intelligence
CONNECT WITH US
www.decidedlypodcast.com
Watch this episode on YouTube
Subscribe on YouTube
Join us on Instagram: @decidedlypodcast
Join us on Facebook
Shawn’s Instagram: @shawn_d_smith
Sanger’s Instagram: @sangersmith
Thank you to Shelby Peterson of Transcend Media for editing
and post-production of the Decidedly podcast.
SANGER’S BOOK: A Life Rich with Significance: Transforming Your
Wealth to Meaningful Impact
SHAWN’S BOOK: Plateau Jumping: What to Change When Change Is What You Want
MAKING A FINANCIAL DECISION?
At Decidedly Wealth Management, we focus on decision-making as
the foundational element of success, in our effort to empower families to purposefully apply their wealth to fulfill their values and build a thriving legacy.
LEARN MORE: www.decidedlywealth.com
SUBSCRIBE TO THE NEWSLETTER: https://visitor.r20.constantcontact.com/manage/optin?v=001aeU_pPBHJPNJWJBdVbaci6bjGIuEJurH12xHBWDEVT_NxyCadMd7wLSZjcEZglkSjDjehuIbTHD8nABOIdV69ctfYpSzg24RCIytetBUrlIPPKgaGzjGZ8DkM0Wp1LMjbErcYUur7PbZGjeVo4gyXlz821AoJGZR
CONNECT WITH DR. TODD KASHDAN
Ep.133 I Deciding to Get Curious: Stress Your Systems to Build Your Strengths with Dr. Todd Kashdan - YouTube
Newsletter: https://toddkashdan.substack.com/about
Website: https://toddkashdan.com/
The Well-Being Lab: https://toddkashdan.com/well-being-lab/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/toddkashdan
Instagram: @toddkashdan
Twitter: @toddkashdan
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/public/Todd-Kashdan
Psychology Today Blog: psychologytoday.com/blog/curious
Books: https://toddkashdan.com/books/
A New Scientific Framework of Curiosity presentation by Dr.
Kashdan: https://toddkashdan.com/speaking/
Take the Insubordination Quiz: https://toddkashdan.com/insubordination-quiz/
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.
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