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Curious? (Abridged): Discover the Missing Ingredient to a Fulfilling Life Audiobook
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“Curious? is one of those rare books that can make you rethink how you see the world.”
—Arianna Huffington
“This is the perfect book to read when you are having second thoughts about challenging yourself to explore that next step in life!”
—Stephen Post, Ph.D., coauthor of Why Good Things Happen to Good People
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"Excellent exploration of what makes a curious person and why this matters. This is a must read for educators, but anyone interested in how curiosity affects our lives, relationships and careers will enjoy this easy read."
— Dar (5 out of 5 stars)
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“Curiosity is what makes for great leaders, great parents, and great friends…Curious? is one of those rare books that can make you rethink how you see the world.”
— Arianna Huffington -
“Todd Kashdan gives us the tools, language, and plan to put a life change into effect. And the journey can be as happy as the destination.”
— Marci Shimoff, author of Happy for No Reason -
“Combining well-designed self-help with state-of-the-art positive psychology and profoundly inspiring stories, this is the perfect book to read when you are having second thoughts about challenging yourself to explore that next step in life!”
— Stephen Post, PhD, and coauthor of Why Good Things Happen to Good People -
“Curious? will wake you up to the rewards, adventures, and meaning inherent in both life’s most momentous and most quotidian moments.”
— Sonja Lyubomirsky, PhD, author of The How of Happiness: A Scientific Approach to Getting the Life You Want
Curious? Listener Reviews
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" The content wasn't bad, but I had no rapport with the author. I'd recommend Steven Hayes' "Acceptance and Commitment Therapy" or other books on ACT therapy as a more useful alternative. "
— Sally, 8/22/2013 -
" Using Curiosity to enhance and nurture personal relationships. Nice read for those new to exploring thinking that cracks open limiting beliefs. "
— Gwen, 1/4/2013 -
" A bit more of a self-help style book than I had expected. Some interesting citations to some studies and research but it is dominated by the goal of fixing/attuning. Not necessarily bad just not what I was curious about ha ha. "
— Gloria, 10/6/2012 -
" Curiosity is truly a spark that is missing from so many of our mundane and routine lifestyles.. Definitely an eye-opener and good contribution to positive psych mentality, despite some lack of hard evidence. "
— Laurenx, 3/5/2012 -
" Fascinating book! Research shows that trying new things, being open to new experiences, and living with uncertainty is part of what makes us happy. "
— Amy, 2/20/2012 -
" This book adds curiousity and willingness to explore to the equation for a meaningful happy life. Well worth the time to read, consider, and explore. "
— Melanie, 9/29/2011 -
" meh. People that are actively engaged and interested in their lives are happier and healthier. Well, duh. I'm gonna skim through the rest and see if there are any interesting nuggets but, yeah, meh. "
— valpal, 9/26/2011 -
" Very interesting take on happiness and what it takes to get there. Not where you thought you were going. "
— Don, 7/6/2011 -
" A bit more of a self-help style book than I had expected. Some interesting citations to some studies and research but it is dominated by the goal of fixing/attuning. Not necessarily bad just not what I was curious about ha ha. "
— Gloria, 2/18/2011 -
" The content wasn't bad, but I had no rapport with the author. I'd recommend Steven Hayes' "Acceptance and Commitment Therapy" or other books on ACT therapy as a more useful alternative. "
— Sally, 6/30/2009
About Todd Kashdan
Todd B. Kashdan, PhD, is a professor of psychology at George Mason University and senior scientist at the Center for the Advancement of Well-Being. He is the author of Curious? Discover the Missing Ingredient to a Fulfilling Life; Mindfulness, Acceptance, and Positive Psychology; and coauthor of The Upside of Your Dark Side. A frequent radio, television, and print-media contributor on how people and organizations can thrive, he has contributed feature articles to the New York Times Magazine and the Washington Post, has made regular appearances on NPR, and blogs for the Huffington Post and Psychology. He received the American Psychological Association’s 2013 Distinguished Scientific Award for Early Career Contribution to Psychology.