Triggered (In a Good Way)
One of the most used words in pop culture today is “Trigger.”
This word appears to have gained popularity with the rise in focus on mental health.
And if you don’t know what it means, it's an event, person, word, situation, or other entity that causes a certain reaction or emotion.
Triggers have such a negative connotation because they are often linked to negative reactions and events.
But not every trigger is negative.
On this week’s episode of the many roads podcast, I interviewed Dimeji Adegbile, and one of the highlights of that conversation was our discussion on creativity and curiosity.
I asked Dimeji, How can an adult regain their childlike curiosity?
His answer was quite unexpected.
You guessed it! Triggers!
Okay not the gun type 😂
Dimeji explained that one of the most efficient ways to restore the childlike curiosity society has taken away from us is to trigger the memories and feelings of curiosity we had as children.
Growing up, I remember being fascinated by airplanes and space.
This led to my love for Star Wars and ultimately my interest in engineering.
I still get visibly excited when I get a chance to watch Star Wars reruns. But that’s not the point.👀
For you, it could have been Animals or Radios.
This child-like curiosity is a superpower in a world that tells you to stick to the script and disrupt as little as possible.
It is important for your creativity that you remain curious.
Curiosity (in my opinion) is a must-have skill for anyone who will do anything worthwhile in this technologically driven world.
So, if you are already curious or not even the slightest, we can take a page from Dimeji's book.
Find things that trigger your childlike curiosity and tap into it.
That curiosity will lead you to creativity.
Rooting for you always!
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