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A Curious Mind

A Curious Mind

By Charles Fishman & Brian Grazer

The Secret to a Bigger Life. Simon & Schuster, 2015.

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12 Key insights

A brief summary of A Curious Mind

A brilliantly insightful discussion about the power of being inquisitive, using Brian Grazer’s popular weekly “curiosity conversations” as a platform for this exploration of curiosity.

Key insights in A Curious Mind

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What do you get from this book? Curiosity is a gift that you can use to create a bigger and better life
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Curiosity can be camouflaged, calm, innocent or urgent! Curiosity is everywhere
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You should take the time to think like other people; curiosity gives rise to authenticity
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Being curious means welcoming challenges to your point of view, and leads to disruptive business ideas and better collaborations
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Asking questions and truly listening to the answers are critical components of healthy relationships and human connections
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A curious person will be more persistent and confident, and can overcome any fears holding them back
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Curiosity is a survival tool! Good storytelling relies on inspiring curiosity in others
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Curiosity can be extremely powerful in public life, and people in power know that
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Despite the incredible benefits of being curious, there are times when anti-curiosity is a necessity
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Selected critiques in brief
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Final word

Who should read A Curious Mind

Professionals and business leaders • entrepreneurs • anyone who likes to learn • people who want to improve their relationships with others • creatives

About the author of A Curious Mind

Brian Grazer is an acclaimed film producer; his films include A Beautiful Mind and Apollo 13. Grazer’s productions have been nominated for multiple Academy Awards and Emmys, and he has been listed as one of Time magazine’s 100 Most Influential People in the World. Charles Fishman is an accomplished journalist; he also wrote The Big Thirst and The Wal-Mart Effect.

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Charles Fishman

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