self-learning

Getting psyched about a curiosity project requires a sense of urgency. You need to tap into your sense of yearning to explore what you find meaningful, and you must remind yourself that this is a time-limited quest. You only live once, after all. When others say, “It cannot be done,” the curious respond, “If we start now, we might be able to do

A hindering fear almost always follows a what-if approach to anything new. To fully engage your curiosity, learn to distinguish between valid fears and unsubstantiated ones. For those who engage in life-threatening pursuits, much as Canadian adventurer and storm chaser George Kourounis does, curiosity itself can be the best way to overcome fear.

•The best way to learn about your new passion is to teach yourself. Go back to school by creating your own curriculum. Develop a timetable, stick to that routine, and engage in self-imposed solitude.