<description>&lt;p class="whitespace-pre-wrap break-words"&gt; &lt;!-- wp:paragraph --&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;What does the world look like when you are curious&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="whitespace-pre-wrap break-words"&gt;&lt;!-- /wp:paragraph --&gt; &lt;!-- wp:heading --&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;h2 class="wp-block-heading"&gt;Why it is good to get curious&lt;/h2&gt; &lt;p class="whitespace-pre-wrap break-words"&gt;&lt;!-- /wp:heading --&gt; &lt;!-- wp:paragraph --&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;You see more out there&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="whitespace-pre-wrap break-words"&gt;&lt;!-- /wp:paragraph --&gt; &lt;!-- wp:paragraph --&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;You see what is possible&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="whitespace-pre-wrap break-words"&gt;&lt;!-- /wp:paragraph --&gt; &lt;!-- wp:paragraph --&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Better at problem-solving&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="whitespace-pre-wrap break-words"&gt;&lt;!-- /wp:paragraph --&gt; &lt;!-- wp:paragraph --&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;You are more relatable&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="whitespace-pre-wrap break-words"&gt;&lt;!-- /wp:paragraph --&gt; &lt;!-- wp:paragraph --&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;More creative&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="whitespace-pre-wrap break-words"&gt;&lt;!-- /wp:paragraph --&gt; &lt;!-- wp:paragraph --&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;More Fulfilment&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="whitespace-pre-wrap break-words"&gt;&lt;!-- /wp:paragraph --&gt; &lt;!-- wp:heading --&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;h2 class="wp-block-heading"&gt;Strengthens relationships&lt;/h2&gt; &lt;p class="whitespace-pre-wrap break-words"&gt;&lt;!-- /wp:heading --&gt; &lt;!-- wp:paragraph --&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Applying those to your relationships&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="whitespace-pre-wrap break-words"&gt;&lt;!-- /wp:paragraph --&gt; &lt;!-- wp:paragraph --&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;You understand your spouse or friend more&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="whitespace-pre-wrap break-words"&gt;&lt;!-- /wp:paragraph --&gt; &lt;!-- wp:paragraph --&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;You learn and discover more&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="whitespace-pre-wrap break-words"&gt;&lt;!-- /wp:paragraph --&gt; &lt;!-- wp:paragraph --&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Curiosity helps you to connect even more&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="whitespace-pre-wrap break-words"&gt;&lt;!-- /wp:paragraph --&gt; &lt;!-- wp:paragraph --&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;it deepens the intimacy with your spouse&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="whitespace-pre-wrap break-words"&gt;&lt;!-- /wp:paragraph --&gt; &lt;!-- wp:paragraph --&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Want to learn how to have more curiosity in your relationships then take the Next step?&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="whitespace-pre-wrap break-words"&gt;&lt;!-- /wp:paragraph --&gt; &lt;!-- wp:gutenverse/divider {"elementId":"guten-iB1R8E"} --&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;div class= "wp-block-gutenverse-divider guten-element guten-divider guten-iB1R8E"&gt; &lt;div class="guten-divider-wrapper"&gt; &lt;div class= "guten-divider-default guten-divider-line guten-divider-regular"&gt;  &lt;/div&gt; &lt;/div&gt; &lt;/div&gt; &lt;p class="whitespace-pre-wrap break-words"&gt; &lt;!-- /wp:gutenverse/divider --&gt; &lt;!-- wp:block {"ref":25562} /--&gt; &lt;!-- wp:gutenverse/divider {"elementId":"guten-UcesMC"} --&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;div class= "wp-block-gutenverse-divider guten-element guten-divider guten-UcesMC"&gt; &lt;div class="guten-divider-wrapper"&gt; &lt;div class= "guten-divider-default guten-divider-line guten-divider-regular"&gt;  &lt;/div&gt; &lt;/div&gt; &lt;/div&gt; &lt;p class="whitespace-pre-wrap break-words"&gt; &lt;!-- /wp:gutenverse/divider --&gt; &lt;!-- wp:gutenverse/image {"elementId":"guten-aFbOt3","imgSrc":{"media":{"imageId":36969,"sizes":{"thumbnail":{"height":150,"width":150,"url":"https://www.relaxedmale.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/curiosity-Cover-150x150.jpg","orientation":"landscape"},"full":{"url":"https://www.relaxedmale.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/curiosity-Cover.jpg","height":2000,"width":2000,"orientation":"landscape"}}},"size":"full"},"altOriginal":"","captionOriginal":""} --&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;div class= "wp-block-gutenverse-image guten-element guten-image guten-aFbOt3"&gt; &lt;a class="guten-image-wrapper"&gt;&lt;img class= "gutenverse-image-box-filled" src= "https://www.relaxedmale.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/curiosity-Cover.jpg" width="2000" height="2000" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/div&gt; &lt;p class="whitespace-pre-wrap break-words"&gt; &lt;!-- /wp:gutenverse/image --&gt; &lt;!-- wp:heading --&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;h2 class="wp-block-heading"&gt;Summary&lt;/h2&gt; &lt;p class="whitespace-pre-wrap break-words"&gt;&lt;!-- /wp:heading --&gt; &lt;!-- wp:paragraph --&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;The main topic of this &lt;a href= "https://www.relaxedmale.com/podcast-show/"&gt;podcast episode&lt;/a&gt; is the importance of being curious in life, relationships, and personal growth. The host, Bryan, explains that having a curious mindset allows you to find more joy, happiness, and fulfillment.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="whitespace-pre-wrap break-words"&gt;&lt;!-- /wp:paragraph --&gt; &lt;!-- wp:paragraph --&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;He discusses how when we are young, we are naturally very curious about the &lt;a href= "https://www.relaxedmale.com/the-slap-heard-around-the-world/"&gt;world around&lt;/a&gt; us. As we get older, that innate curiosity tends to fade as we settle into routines and stop questioning things as much. However, maintaining a sense of curiosity is vital for several reasons:&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="whitespace-pre-wrap break-words"&gt;&lt;!-- /wp:paragraph --&gt; &lt;!-- wp:list {"ordered":true} --&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;ol&gt;&lt;!-- wp:list-item --&gt; &lt;li&gt;Curiosity opens up new possibilities and helps spark creativity to &lt;a href= "https://www.relaxedmale.com/are-you-problem-solving-or-purpose-finding/"&gt; solve problems&lt;/a&gt; in innovative ways, especially for entrepreneurs.&lt;/li&gt; &lt;!-- /wp:list-item --&gt; &lt;li&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;!-- wp:list-item --&gt; &lt;li&gt;Being curious makes you a better problem solver in all areas of life rather than just accepting "That's how we've always done it."&lt;/li&gt; &lt;!-- /wp:list-item --&gt; &lt;li&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;!-- wp:list-item --&gt; &lt;li&gt;Curiosity makes you more relatable and eager to learn from others. It shows you don't know everything.&lt;/li&gt; &lt;!-- /wp:list-item --&gt; &lt;li&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;!-- wp:list-item --&gt; &lt;li&gt;A curious mindset is a growth-oriented &lt;a href= "https://www.relaxedmale.com/ep-14-the-abundance-mindset/"&gt;abundant mindset&lt;/a&gt;, whereas a lack of curiosity leads to a scarcity mindset of just holding on to what you have.&lt;/li&gt; &lt;!-- /wp:list-item --&gt;&lt;/ol&gt; &lt;p class="whitespace-pre-wrap break-words"&gt;&lt;!-- /wp:list --&gt; &lt;!-- wp:paragraph --&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;The episode emphasizes how curiosity can greatly &lt;a href= "https://www.relaxedmale.com/good-way-to-strengthen-your-family-relationships/"&gt; strengthen relationships&lt;/a&gt;, especially with your spouse/partner. Asking questions, being interested in her perspective/hobbies, and striving to understand why she does &lt;a href= "https://www.relaxedmale.com/discover-the-one-thing-that-will-allow-you-to-feel-fulfilled-and-energized-every-day-ep-203/"&gt; things a certain way builds intimacy&lt;/a&gt; and makes her feel heard and understood.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="whitespace-pre-wrap break-words"&gt;&lt;!-- /wp:paragraph --&gt; &lt;!-- wp:paragraph --&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Practical tips are given like the "5 whys" approach to get to the root of someone's motivations by repeatedly asking "Why?" Curiosity about your partner's world helps create deeper connections. Even asking about topics you don't care about can make the other person feel you're a great conversationalist.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="whitespace-pre-wrap break-words"&gt;&lt;!-- /wp:paragraph --&gt; &lt;!-- wp:paragraph --&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Overall, the host advises making a conscious effort to embrace curiosity by asking more questions, being open to learning, and examining the details of the world around you. This curiosity will lead to more fulfillment, stronger bonds, creative problem-solving, and personal growth.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="whitespace-pre-wrap break-words"&gt;&lt;!-- /wp:paragraph --&gt; &lt;!-- wp:paragraph --&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;00:00:00 The Power of Curiosity&lt;br /&gt; 00:01:47 &lt;a href= "https://www.relaxedmale.com/embracing-lifes-challenges-why-men-benefit-from-facing-pain/"&gt; Embracing Curiosity in Life&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt; 00:05:30 Challenging the Status Quo&lt;br /&gt; 00:07:28 Embracing Growth Through Curiosity&lt;br /&gt; 00:11:10 Curiosity vs. &lt;a href= "https://www.relaxedmale.com/ep-15-the-scarcity-mindset/"&gt;Scarcity Mindset&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt; 00:11:25 Strengthening Relationships Through Curiosity&lt;br /&gt; 00:11:46 Unveiling Relationship Dynamics with Curiosity&lt;br /&gt; 00:17:59 Building Strong Connections Through Curiosity&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="whitespace-pre-wrap break-words"&gt; &lt;!-- /wp:paragraph --&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

The Relaxed Male

Bryan Goodwin

The Art of Curiosity for Better Relationships

APR 4, 202423 MIN
The Relaxed Male

The Art of Curiosity for Better Relationships

APR 4, 202423 MIN

Description

What does the world look like when you are curious

Why it is good to get curious

You see more out there

You see what is possible

Better at problem-solving

You are more relatable

More creative

More Fulfilment

Strengthens relationships

Applying those to your relationships

You understand your spouse or friend more

You learn and discover more

Curiosity helps you to connect even more

it deepens the intimacy with your spouse

Want to learn how to have more curiosity in your relationships then take the Next step?

 

 

Summary

The main topic of this podcast episode is the importance of being curious in life, relationships, and personal growth. The host, Bryan, explains that having a curious mindset allows you to find more joy, happiness, and fulfillment.

He discusses how when we are young, we are naturally very curious about the world around us. As we get older, that innate curiosity tends to fade as we settle into routines and stop questioning things as much. However, maintaining a sense of curiosity is vital for several reasons:

  1. Curiosity opens up new possibilities and helps spark creativity to solve problems in innovative ways, especially for entrepreneurs.
  2.  
  3. Being curious makes you a better problem solver in all areas of life rather than just accepting "That's how we've always done it."
  4.  
  5. Curiosity makes you more relatable and eager to learn from others. It shows you don't know everything.
  6.  
  7. A curious mindset is a growth-oriented abundant mindset, whereas a lack of curiosity leads to a scarcity mindset of just holding on to what you have.

The episode emphasizes how curiosity can greatly strengthen relationships, especially with your spouse/partner. Asking questions, being interested in her perspective/hobbies, and striving to understand why she does things a certain way builds intimacy and makes her feel heard and understood.

Practical tips are given like the "5 whys" approach to get to the root of someone's motivations by repeatedly asking "Why?" Curiosity about your partner's world helps create deeper connections. Even asking about topics you don't care about can make the other person feel you're a great conversationalist.

Overall, the host advises making a conscious effort to embrace curiosity by asking more questions, being open to learning, and examining the details of the world around you. This curiosity will lead to more fulfillment, stronger bonds, creative problem-solving, and personal growth.

00:00:00 The Power of Curiosity 00:01:47 Embracing Curiosity in Life 00:05:30 Challenging the Status Quo 00:07:28 Embracing Growth Through Curiosity 00:11:10 Curiosity vs. Scarcity Mindset 00:11:25 Strengthening Relationships Through Curiosity 00:11:46 Unveiling Relationship Dynamics with Curiosity 00:17:59 Building Strong Connections Through Curiosity