Practical Curiosity: The Guide To Life, Love And Travel

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Synopsis

Like Dim Sum for the curious mindPractical Curiosity delivers a collection of easily consumable insights into what it means to be a well rounded, curious and passionate individual. From carefully crafted professional advice to altering how you engage with your peers, Practical Curiosity is passionate, and unlike any other inspirational book you’ve read.Alex Berger combines a series of grounded thought exercises with comical and insightful life advice drawn from first-hand experiences and tailored directly to explaining many of the key challenges that arise in the lives of driven individuals.This is the perfect read for polymaths with a thirst for knowledge or if you’ve been attracted by the ideal of being a renaissance man or woman and often struggle with the complexities that result from being a highly driven generalist.In Practical Curiosity, you will gain new ways of exploring and relating to key parts of a life well lived. At the same time, you will gain tools and strategies for explaining topics you’ve long struggled to communicate with friends, loved ones, and colleagues.

Episodes

  • The Pay It Forward Approach to Relationships

    19/11/2019 Duration: 16min

    In this episode, I cover "The Pay It Forward Approach to Relationships". Sub-sections include: Be Sincere Be Helpful Feedback: Be Honest But Kind Compete with Yourself, not Your Colleagues Deliver Value and Don’t Keep Score // In this podcast, Alex Berger, the Author of Practical Curiosity, shares a read-through of the book. Each podcast episode corresponds to an individual section in Practical Curiosity.  Enjoying the podcast? Consider supporting the author by purchasing a copy of Practical Curiosity via your book outlet of choice in either print or ebook format.  http://practicalcuriosity.com/ebook or reach out via twitter with feedback or questions: @AlexBerger About the book: Like Dim Sum for the curious mind Practical Curiosity delivers a collection of easily consumable insights into what it means to be a well rounded, curious and passionate individual. From carefully crafted professional advice to altering how you engage with your peers, Practical Curiosity is passionate, and unlike any other inspira

  • Skepticism and the Scientific Method - Thinking Ahead or Jumping In

    23/02/2019 Duration: 19min

    In this episode, I cover two sections. These are "Skepticism and the Scientific Method" and "Thinking Ahead or Jumping In". In this podcast, Alex Berger, the Author of Practical Curiosity, shares a read-through of the book. Each podcast episode corresponds to an individual section in Practical Curiosity.  Enjoying the podcast? Consider supporting the author by purchasing a copy of Practical Curiosity via your book outlet of choice in either print or ebook format.  http://practicalcuriosity.com/ebook or reach out via twitter with feedback or questions: @AlexBerger About the book: Like Dim Sum for the curious mind Practical Curiosity delivers a collection of easily consumable insights into what it means to be a well rounded, curious and passionate individual. From carefully crafted professional advice to altering how you engage with your peers, Practical Curiosity is passionate, and unlike any other inspirational book you’ve read. Alex Berger combines a series of grounded thought exercises with comical and ins

  • Internalization of Self-Confidence - Success Can Be Lethal

    29/01/2019 Duration: 11min

    In this episode, I cover two sections. These are "Internalization of Self-Confidence" and "Success Can Be Lethal". In this podcast, Alex Berger, the Author of Practical Curiosity, shares a read-through of the book. Each podcast episode corresponds to an individual section in Practical Curiosity.  Enjoying the podcast? Consider supporting the author by purchasing a copy of Practical Curiosity via your book outlet of choice in either print or ebook format.  http://practicalcuriosity.com/ebook or reach out via twitter with feedback or questions: @AlexBerger About the book: Like Dim Sum for the curious mind Practical Curiosity delivers a collection of easily consumable insights into what it means to be a well rounded, curious and passionate individual. From carefully crafted professional advice to altering how you engage with your peers, Practical Curiosity is passionate, and unlike any other inspirational book you’ve read. Alex Berger combines a series of grounded thought exercises with comical and insightful l

  • Embracing Intelligence - The Temptation to Self-Sabotage

    23/01/2019 Duration: 12min

    In this episode, I cover two sections. These are "Embracing Intelligence", "The Temptation to Self-Sabotage". In this podcast, Alex Berger, the Author of Practical Curiosity, shares a read-through of the book. Each podcast episode corresponds to an individual section in Practical Curiosity.  Enjoying the podcast? Consider supporting the author by purchasing a copy of Practical Curiosity via your book outlet of choice in either print or ebook format.  http://practicalcuriosity.com/ebook or reach out via twitter with feedback or questions: @AlexBerger About the book: Like Dim Sum for the curious mind Practical Curiosity delivers a collection of easily consumable insights into what it means to be a well rounded, curious and passionate individual. From carefully crafted professional advice to altering how you engage with your peers, Practical Curiosity is passionate, and unlike any other inspirational book you’ve read. Alex Berger combines a series of grounded thought exercises with comical and insightful life a

  • Accept Failure - The Emotional Quotient - Imposter Syndrome

    23/01/2019 Duration: 09min

    In this episode, I cover three sections. These are "Accept Failure", "The Emotional Quotient" and "Imposter Syndrome". In this podcast, Alex Berger, the Author of Practical Curiosity, shares a read-through of the book. Each podcast episode corresponds to an individual section in Practical Curiosity.  Enjoying the podcast? Consider supporting the author by purchasing a copy of Practical Curiosity via your book outlet of choice in either print or ebook format.  http://practicalcuriosity.com/ebook or reach out via twitter with feedback or questions: @AlexBerger About the book: Like Dim Sum for the curious mind Practical Curiosity delivers a collection of easily consumable insights into what it means to be a well rounded, curious and passionate individual. From carefully crafted professional advice to altering how you engage with your peers, Practical Curiosity is passionate, and unlike any other inspirational book you’ve read. Alex Berger combines a series of grounded thought exercises with comical and insightf

  • Paths to Success

    19/02/2018 Duration: 09min

    In this episode, I run through a series of short pieces of advice on ways to shape and facilitate success across your relationships, career and personal interactions. This includes touching on concepts like luck, shaping your social network, and treating yourself fairly. In this podcast, Alex Berger, the Author of Practical Curiosity, shares a read-through of the book. Each podcast episode corresponds to an individual section in Practical Curiosity.  Enjoying the podcast? Consider supporting the author by purchasing a copy of Practical Curiosity via your book outlet of choice in either print or ebook format.  http://practicalcuriosity.com/ebook or reach out via twitter with feedback or questions: @AlexBerger About the book: Like Dim Sum for the curious mind Practical Curiosity delivers a collection of easily consumable insights into what it means to be a well rounded, curious and passionate individual. From carefully crafted professional advice to altering how you engage with your peers, Practical Curiosity

  • Success and the Tribulations of a Generalist

    20/01/2018 Duration: 12min

    We live in a time where generalists - previously hailed as Renaissance Men and Women, are led to believe they're unfocused. That their sweeping curiosity and widespread interests are a lack of focus, passion, and are a fundamental failing guaranteed to undermine success. This episode debunks these myths and explores what we get wrong about generalists, paths to success, and some of the misconceptions that plague how we view generalists as a culture.  In this podcast, Alex Berger, the Author of Practical Curiosity, shares a read-through of the book. Each podcast episode corresponds to an individual section in Practical Curiosity.  Enjoying the podcast? Consider supporting the author by purchasing a copy of Practical Curiosity via your book outlet of choice in either print or ebook format.  http://practicalcuriosity.com/ebook or reach out via twitter with feedback or questions: @AlexBerger About the book: Like Dim Sum for the curious mind Practical Curiosity delivers a collection of easily consumable insights

  • The Divine Phytoplankton Experiment

    02/01/2018 Duration: 09min

    The Divine Phytoplankton Experiment is a thought experiment and exercise that serves to help explore the traits, attributes and mysteries which we commonly attribute to the divine. It offers a tool for exploring elements of religion and explores the core question that spans science and religion: What came before the Universe?  In this podcast, Alex Berger, the Author of Practical Curiosity, shares a read-through of the book. Each podcast episode corresponds to an individual section in Practical Curiosity.  Enjoying the podcast? Consider supporting the author by purchasing a copy of Practical Curiosity via your book outlet of choice in either print or ebook format.  http://practicalcuriosity.com/ebook or reach out via twitter with feedback or questions: @AlexBerger About the book: Like Dim Sum for the curious mind Practical Curiosity delivers a collection of easily consumable insights into what it means to be a well rounded, curious and passionate individual. From carefully crafted professional advice to alte

  • The Toilet Paper Exercise

    27/12/2017 Duration: 04min

    The Toilet Paper Exercise is a somewhat unorthodox thought exercise that serves as a powerful (and some would say comical) illustration of how important it is to take a critical approach to things you likely take for granted. This exercise has far-reaching implications for all aspects of your life, from general business and life satisfaction to your romantic relationships and can serve as a powerful lens when you're traveling.  In this podcast, Alex Berger, the Author of Practical Curiosity, shares a read-through of the book. Each podcast episode corresponds to an individual section in Practical Curiosity.  Enjoying the podcast? Consider supporting the author by purchasing a copy of Practical Curiosity via your book outlet of choice in either print or ebook format.  http://practicalcuriosity.com/ebook or reach out via twitter with feedback or questions: @AlexBerger About the book: Like Dim Sum for the curious mind Practical Curiosity delivers a collection of easily consumable insights into what it means to b

  • The Ant and the Universe

    20/12/2017 Duration: 11min

    The Ant and the Universe is a thought exercise that explores our role in the universe, comfort with the unknown, and provides a tool for reflecting on our own mortality. In this podcast, Alex Berger, the Author of Practical Curiosity, shares a read-through of the book. Each podcast episode corresponds to an individual section in Practical Curiosity.  Enjoying the podcast? Consider supporting the author by purchasing a copy of Practical Curiosity via your book outlet of choice in either print or ebook format.  http://practicalcuriosity.com/ebook or reach out via twitter with feedback or questions: @AlexBerger About the book: Like Dim Sum for the curious mind Practical Curiosity delivers a collection of easily consumable insights into what it means to be a well rounded, curious and passionate individual. From carefully crafted professional advice to altering how you engage with your peers, Practical Curiosity is passionate, and unlike any other inspirational book you’ve read. Alex Berger combines a series of g

  • The Dark Room and the Open Door

    16/12/2017 Duration: 07min

    The Dark Room and the Open Door is a thought exercise that explores comfort with the unknown and provides a tool for reflecting on and exploring our own level of comfort with uncertainty.  In this podcast, Alex Berger, the Author of Practical Curiosity, shares a read-through of the book. Each podcast episode corresponds to an individual section in Practical Curiosity.  Enjoying the podcast? Consider supporting the author by purchasing a copy of Practical Curiosity via your book outlet of choice in either print or ebook format.  http://practicalcuriosity.com/ebook or reach out via twitter with feedback or questions: @AlexBerger About the book: Like Dim Sum for the curious mind Practical Curiosity delivers a collection of easily consumable insights into what it means to be a well rounded, curious and passionate individual. From carefully crafted professional advice to altering how you engage with your peers, Practical Curiosity is passionate, and unlike any other inspirational book you’ve read. Alex Berger com

  • Preface

    16/12/2017 Duration: 04min

    In this podcast, Alex Berger, the Author of Practical Curiosity, shares a read-through of the book. Each podcast episode corresponds to an individual section in Practical Curiosity.  Enjoying the podcast? Consider supporting the author by purchasing a copy of Practical Curiosity via your book outlet of choice in either print or ebook format.  http://practicalcuriosity.com/ebook or reach out via twitter with feedback or questions: @AlexBerger About the book: Like Dim Sum for the curious mind Practical Curiosity delivers a collection of easily consumable insights into what it means to be a well rounded, curious and passionate individual. From carefully crafted professional advice to altering how you engage with your peers, Practical Curiosity is passionate, and unlike any other inspirational book you’ve read. Alex Berger combines a series of grounded thought exercises with comical and insightful life advice drawn from first-hand experiences and tailored directly to explaining many of the key challenges that ar