When we're young, we question everything. So why do we stop?
As we get older, we become more knowledgeable, more experienced and often more certain of what we know.
And without realising it, we can train ourselves out of the very capability we need most.
The good news is that curiosity isn't fixed. It's not something you either have or you don't have. It's something you can strengthen.
Join bestselling author Michael McQueen for 10 days of short videos and practical ideas to help you rediscover your questioning nature and become more comfortable with the unfamiliar.
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In Radical Curiosity, Michael McQueen explores why the people who thrive in uncertainty aren't necessarily the smartest or the most experienced. They're the most curious.
The Curiosity Kickstart is a practical introduction to some of the ideas behind his new book.
And it's included free when you pre-order Radical Curiosity, launching February 2027.
Why Do We Become Less Curious as We Get Older?
Think about how curious you were as a child.
You probably asked endless questions. You were fascinated by things you didn't understand. And you weren't particularly bothered by the fact that you didn't have all the answers.
Then something changed.
As we get older, we start to prefer the familiar. We become more comfortable with what we know and less inclined to question it.
We seek fast, easy certainty.
The trouble is, what we know can easily get in the way of what we need to learn.
And in a world where no-one can be certain of what's coming next, that can become a real problem.
So, can we actually become more curious again?
Absolutely. Curiosity isn't something we need to learn as much as something we need to relearn.
And sometimes it can begin with something as simple as trying something we'd normally never do.
What Can You Discover in Just 10 Days?
The Curiosity Kickstart explores some of the ideas and habits that can help us become more open-minded.
Over the 10 days, you'll explore:
- Why curiosity tends to fade as we become older and more experienced.
- Why we find uncertainty uncomfortable and how to begin seeing it differently.
- How to introduce small, deliberate new experiences into everyday life through Microdosing Novelty.
- Why our experience and expertise can sometimes become our greatest blind spots.
- How to notice things we normally overlook, and why that's often where the best ideas begin.
- Why changing our minds can be so difficult, even when we're presented with new information.
- How to become more willing to question what we've always believed.
- Why we don't always need to have the answers, and how asking better questions can help.
- How to develop the habit of staying curious in a world that's constantly changing.
The aim isn't to give you more information to remember.
It's to get you thinking about the things you may have stopped questioning.
Hi, I’m Michael McQueen.
Having spent more than two decades helping leaders and teams navigate change, I've noticed a pattern.
The people who thrive in uncertainty aren't necessarily the smartest. They're not always the most experienced. They're the most curious.
Now, I didn't write Radical Curiosity because curiosity comes naturally to me. In fact, quite the opposite.
Many of the ideas in the book are ones I've had to learn the hard way.
One of the things I've discovered is that curiosity isn't something you either have or don't have. It's something you can strengthen.
And one of the most effective ways to do that is to introduce small new experiences into everyday life. To get into the habit of noticing things we normally overlook. And to become a little more comfortable with not always having the answer.
That's what the Curiosity Kickstart is about.
Each day, I'll share a short video and one practical idea you can try for yourself.
Because staying curious isn't just a nice idea anymore. In a world that's changing as quickly as ours, it's a necessity.
Just a Few Minutes a Day
You don't need to make dramatic changes to become more curious.
Sometimes, it's a matter of doing something slightly unfamiliar. Asking a question you wouldn't normally ask. Or being willing to look at something from a different perspective.
That's the idea behind the Curiosity Kickstart.
Ten short videos. Ten practical ideas. And a few minutes each day to try something different.
I wonder what you'll start noticing.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Curiosity Kickstart
What is Michael McQueen's Curiosity Kickstart?
The Curiosity Kickstart is a 10-day video experience created by bestselling author and futurist Michael McQueen. It introduces practical ideas from his book Radical Curiosity to help people strengthen their curiosity, become more open-minded and develop a greater willingness to explore the unfamiliar.
Can you really learn to become more curious?
Yes. Curiosity isn’t fixed. Michael explains that we’re naturally curious as children, but as we grow older, we often become more comfortable with what we already know. The Curiosity Kickstart explores small, practical ways to rediscover that questioning nature.
What is Microdosing Novelty?
Microdosing Novelty is one of the techniques Michael explores in Radical Curiosity. It involves introducing small, deliberate new experiences into everyday life. These experiences can help us become more comfortable with uncertainty and more willing to try unfamiliar things.
How does the 10-day Curiosity Kickstart work?
Each day, Michael shares a short video and one practical idea to put into action. The experience is designed to fit into your day without complicated assignments or lengthy lessons.
Is the Curiosity Kickstart free?
The Curiosity Kickstart is free for anyone who pre-orders Michael McQueen’s book Radical Curiosity. Simply enter your pre-order number when registering. If you haven’t pre-ordered the book, you can purchase the 10-day experience for $39.95.
Do I need to read Radical Curiosity before starting?
No. The Curiosity Kickstart introduces ideas from the book and is designed to help you begin putting curiosity into practice. Radical Curiosity is launching in February 2027.