Curiosity was my best career compass.

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Parent’s told me I should get a stable job.

Society told me I should climb the corporate ladder.

When I got there, my bosses told me what I should do — day in and day out.

I did it for nine years, and it didn’t feel that bad — until I got a taste of waking up and asking, “What am I curious to do today?”

Now that I’ve lived a curiosity-driven life, free from a rigid calendar, the difference is night and day.

Curiosity is the ultimate cheat code. It makes learning effortless and turns hard work into play. While others force focus, you’re pulled in naturally.

But most importantly it leads to new ideas and unexpected opportunities.

It blows my mind how much my life has changed since I started listening to and following my genuine curiosity — the skills I’ve picked up, the friendships I’ve made, the audience I’ve built, and the money that’s come with it.

When you’re genuinely interested, work feels like play. You explore, connect dots, and go deeper without even trying.

If I had stayed on the path of “I should do this,” I’d just be repeating the familiar — never discovering any of this.

In the short term, chasing curiosity won’t always make sense. No clear results. You probably will look silly. But keep going — it’ll take longer than you think, but it’s worth it.

That’s it for today!

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