Curious Goat

Matt Karlsven

Curiosity is a key component of creativity, learning, discovery, and exploration, but do we really know the nature of curiosity or how to grow a curious mindset? Join Matt Karlsven, PhD, as he digs into the black box of curiosity, what it looks like in the wild, and why it is a crucial skill to sharpen in the modern world. If you want to re-ignite your sense of wonder, this podcast is worth a listen. Get the book, Explore: The Art of Cultivating Curiosity, by Matt Karlsven on Amazon, tinyurl.com/4rbccuds Follow us on Instagram @ExploreGoat and ExploreGoat.com for more curiosity projects.

Episodes

  1. 01/03/2023

    Episode 2: What Do Butterfly Eggs Look Like?

    Today we hear the story of Luke Rowley, who has cultivated a lifelong passion for a rare species of monarch butterfly that migrates thousands of miles every year to lay eggs.  Luke is a husband and father, civil engineer, and founder of GoalEngineer.com. He has written hundreds of online articles on goal setting, motivation, and other related topics. PODCAST DESCRIPTION How Childhood Curiosity Led to Professional Success: Engineer Luke Rowley's Story Luke Rowley, a professional engineer and creator of GoalEngineer.com, shares his experience of how his childhood curiosity led him to explore and learn about the miracle of butterfly migration and breeding. He emphasizes the importance of identifying and challenging false beliefs that can keep us from taking action on our curiosity and encourages us to prioritize our passions, set goals and take action steps daily. He further suggests using the ABCDE method to dispute beliefs and to take breaks to enjoy the process and experience small wins to stay motivated. Key Lessons 1. We can use the ABCDE method to dispute false beliefs and create space for new ideas. 2. Taking small steps daily and enjoying the process helps to stay motivated and make progress towards our goals. 3. Prioritizing our passions and pursuing them can help us explore new horizons and uncover hidden knowledge. Follow us on Instagram @ExploreGoat for updates and other curiosity projects. For a deep dive into curiosity and how it works, get our book, Explore: The Art of Cultivating Curiosity, by Matt Karlsven, available now on Amazon: https://tinyurl.com/4rbccuds Check out our website ExploreGoat.com for more.

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About

Curiosity is a key component of creativity, learning, discovery, and exploration, but do we really know the nature of curiosity or how to grow a curious mindset? Join Matt Karlsven, PhD, as he digs into the black box of curiosity, what it looks like in the wild, and why it is a crucial skill to sharpen in the modern world. If you want to re-ignite your sense of wonder, this podcast is worth a listen. Get the book, Explore: The Art of Cultivating Curiosity, by Matt Karlsven on Amazon, tinyurl.com/4rbccuds Follow us on Instagram @ExploreGoat and ExploreGoat.com for more curiosity projects.