The Power of Curiosity - How Letting Go of the Pursuit of Money Can Lead to Success

Published: Tue, 02/14/23

Curiosity is the Engine of Achievement.
Ken Robinson

If you grew up in a third-world country like I did, your perception of money is very different from citizens who grew up in G8 nations. The things people take for granted in a developed country are life-altering opportunities on an island like Jamaica. To make a mark, you need to be exceptional because opportunities here are not as prevalent as elsewhere in the world.

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If knowledge is power, then curiosity is the muscle.

If you’re ambitious, you strive to be the best and to be financially set. I carried that same drive for financial independence with me when I came to the UK, and the results were good, but I was missing something.
And that something was a shift in perspective.

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I had to lose over a million pounds worth of assets before I understood it. Some lessons you need to learn no matter how much they hurt.
Where did I go wrong?
I was chasing money.
Let me clarify. I don’t believe striving for money is a bad thing especially if you're using some of it to do some good in the world. But what I think can destroy your happiness is discounting your curiosity in favour of money. The relentless drive towards accumulating riches with no regard for what satisfies your soul is ludicrous. In our fast-paced and materialistic society, it's easy to get caught up in the rat race of chasing money. I was taught from a young age that financial success is the key to happiness, but in reality, it's our natural curiosity that has the power to bring us joy and fulfilment. Placing the pursuit of money in the appropriate box while we follow our curiosity instead can actually lead to a more successful and satisfying life.

Curiosity is what drives us to explore, learn and discover new things. It’s the spark that ignites our imagination and inspires us to reach for the stars. My desire to know more opened me up to new opportunities and experiences that took me in unexpected and exciting directions. Our passions and interests are the driving forces behind our creative and innovative ideas, and they have the potential to lead us to success in ways that chasing money alone never could.

From my experience, focusing solely on the pursuit of money can be draining and unfulfilling. It can lead us down a path of never-ending work and sacrifice, with the goal always just out of reach. It’s a constant race that can leave us feeling exhausted and unsatisfied, no matter how much we earn. If anything can stifle our creativity and limit our ability to think outside the box, is worrying about finances rather than exploring new ideas and possibilities.

There have been times in my life when depression because of my unfulfilled financial goals threatened to eat me up, but my writing kept me sane. I found joy in the things I did - reading, research, writing, and that passion drove me forward. If your work is meaningful, you’re likely to stick with it, even when challenges arise. As a result, we become more productive, and our chances of success increase.

Ok, I know success can mean different things to different people. For some, it might be financial prosperity, while for others, it could be recognition or a sense of personal satisfaction. Regardless of what success means to you, following your curiosity is the key to unlocking it. When you’re doing something you’re genuinely passionate about, you’re more likely to put in the time and effort needed to succeed, as the journey becomes its own reward.

I’m not going to say it’s a straightforward path to cultivating your curiosity and start following your passions, but it can be done.
You can do it.

Seek out new experiences, try new things, and don’t be afraid to take risks. Finding what makes you light up and feel truly alive is more important than our social media-driven world makes it out to be.

But believe me when I say when you find it, life makes more sense.

I may have discovered my passion, but I’m fuelled by curiosity every day. Surround yourself with like-minded people who share your interests and passions. They can provide support, encouragement, and new ideas to explore.
We all need that.

The societal pull is strong, but don’t let it influence you. Listen to the voice that knows exactly what you’re supposed to do with your life. Embrace your passions and let the journey take you where it may – the destination will be all the sweeter for it.