The Power of Following Your Curiosity
This article by Jakob Greenfeld emphasizes the importance of following one's curiosity over prestige, money, or ambition. It highlights how curiosity-driven work leads to greater satisfaction and success, drawing on examples from David Perell and Shaan Puri.
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Jakob Greenfeld advocates for the principle of following one's curiosity as a guide to achieving great work. He contrasts this with the pitfalls of chasing prestige, money, or ambitious goals that often lead to dissatisfaction. The article includes insights from David Perell and Shaan Puri, who both experienced creative slumps when they deviated from their natural curiosity. Greenfeld argues that a bottom-up approach, where one allows curiosity to guide decisions, leads to more fulfilling and successful outcomes, as opposed to rigidly planning and overthinking decisions.