curiosity as the catalyst for change.
so here’s the thing, on my desk i have a framed card. the card has two very simple words on the front: begin anywhere. clients of mine used to see this on a bookshelf in my office (when i actually worked in an office) and often they would saunter in, plop themselves down on the couch and ask, where should i start? i would point up to the frame and respond, “begin. anywhere.”
the idea is simple really: there is no perfect place to begin, no perfect time to start. just begin. and begin anywhere. and so when i was encouraged to start a podcast, i didn’t stew for weeks on what it would be called, who i would ask, or what questions would be at the forefront. i just began. and the thing is, i’m super stoked that i did because the absence of over-thinking, hyper-analyzing, and perfect-planning has thrown me into this amazing arena full throttle.
and so begins, curious minds with dr. l.
why curious minds?
well. the truth is, i thought maybe the dr. l podcast would work but then i was advised to think about the value that you’re giving the listener. being curious for me is huge. first, it’s a word i use all the time with my clients. let’s get curious about XYZ, is a regular statement for me (not the XYZ part… that’s just a placeholder 😉). it’s important for my clients to remember that i actually don’t have all the answers and i want to be with them as they explore. so we get curious, together.
mainly though, i believe that curiosity is the catalyst for change. when we stop learning, operate from an ego-driven, all knowing position, we become stagnant. we also become stuck when our fear gets in the way of asking the tough questions. in order for us to edge ourselves out of that position, we have to get curious. begin questions with things like, i wonder if, or what if, or how come. our greatest gift is the ability to wonder and to reflect without a plan. to just consider. so let’s use that more.
why a podcast?
easy. why not? i know, i get it. everyone is starting a podcast these days. so what? listen, there’s room and space for everyone. there is always someone who can learn from what you have to say - no matter how insignificant you think you are. i truly believe that the contribution that i am meant to share with the world is my interest in self-reflection, my belief that that is a greatness in all of us, and my ability to ask tough questions so that we can call it up. if i can ride this vehicle of podcasting so that more people hear this message, awesome. and if i can’t, and it’s only my mom listening - well, she could use some curiosity too. (hi mom! 😊).
how might it help me?
my favorite question of all. so the one thing i’ve learned about curiosity is that it’s contagious. the more willing someone else is to get curious the more willing you will be too. think about it: ever been in a conversation with someone where you’re solid in your stance and their solid in theirs, and then all of a sudden they start to shift, and maybe say aloud, hmm… well, i wonder though if it could be…? and it’s like time stands still for a second? and then before you know if you’re also wondering about the very thing you were just so solid on… and then both of you are getting curious together? well, i have. and it’s awesome. so as you listen to guests getting curious with me, you’ll inevitably begin to do the same. which, guess what? will help you unleash your own greatness.
you’ll hear from extraordinary people who used the power of curiosity to propel them towards fulfilling their greatness. adventurers whose curiosity about what humans are capable of led them through uncharted waters, athletes whose curiosity about performance and competition led them to break new records, scientists whose curiosity about innovation created breakthroughs, and entrepreneurs whose curiosity about what could be developed life-changing products.
so what are you waiting for?
subscribe. listen. tune in. set reminders. open your mind. get curious. and … enjoy! it’s show time folks.