Relentless Curiosity, a Necessary Delight with Scott Shigeoka — DT101 E124

<p dir="ltr">Scott Shigeoka is an internationally-recognized curiosity expert, speaker, and the author of <a href= "https://www.amazon.com/Seek-Curiosity-Transform-Change-World/dp/153874080X/"> SEEK: How Curiosity Can Transform Your Life and Change the World</a>. He is known for translating research into strategies that promote wellbeing and connected relationships around the globe, including at the University of California Berkeley's Greater Good Science Center and through his groundbreaking courses at the University of Texas at Austin. Today on the show, we’ll talk about Scott’s book and the power of curiosity.<br /> <br /> <strong>Listen to learn about<br /></strong></p> <p dir="ltr">>> Why curiosity matters<br /> >> Shallow vs. deep curiosity<br /> >> Scott’s book, SEEK<br /> >> Ways to cultivate and practice using your curiosity<br /> >> The power of “I don’t know” and “Tell me more”<br /> <br /> <strong>Our Guest<br /></strong></p> <p dir="ltr">Scott Shigeoka is an internationally-recognized curiosity expert, speaker, and the author of SEEK: How Curiosity Can Transform Your Life and Change the World. He is known for translating research into strategies that promote positive well-being and connected relationships around the globe, including at the UC Berkeley’s Greater Good Science Center and through his groundbreaking courses at the University of Texas at Austin. Scott implements his curiosity practices in the public sector, Fortune 500 companies, Hollywood, media organizations, education institutions, and small businesses.<br /> <br /> <strong>Show Highlights<br /></strong></p> <p dir="ltr">[01:59] How Scott’s love of stories and storytelling brought him to where he is today. <br /> [02:50] Majoring in journalism and psychology, and working in Iceland.<br /> [04:20] Designing and storytelling at IDEO and in Hollywood.<br /> [05:00] Scott’s response to the 2016 election and the polarization of America was a 13-month road trip around the country.<br /> [07:29] What is curiosity?<br /> [08:20] Shallow vs. dee