Change the Way You Think
They say curiosity killed the cat. But I say it’s worth the risk. Just like the world needs curious Christians, the world needs curious artists. Curiosity is necessary to the creative process. It’s the voice that asks, “What if?” It’s the voice that helped humanity build the first airplane, discover electricity and brew our first cup of coffee. What if is very necessary. Too often, the what if attitude is considered inefficient and impractical. Teachers, loan officers and even parents can discourage you from curiosity. Unlearn those bad habits. Renew and foster that curiosity inside you. It will make your work better and will ultimately lead to a better world. Let’s be a world full of the curious!
Challenge
Come up with a really bad idea. Then start exploring at least three ways that bad idea could actually be a good idea. Example: Speed limit signs that change the speed limit randomly. How that could be good: 1. They could adjust themselves to driving patterns. They could raise the limit for slow drivers and lower the limit for fast drivers. It would make everyone drive the same. 2. They could change depending on the time of day. 3. People would notice the signs more. This is a silly exercise, but it will get your curiosity flowing. Once you’re done with the exercise, don’t stop there. Keep that curiosity flowing through all your projects. Parts of this article have been excerpted from Created for More by Jonathan Malm. Used with permission from Moody Publishers © 2014.
