4 Things Curious Writers Always Do (and How It Matters When Earning Dollars)

#1 They are willing to be wrong.

In the world of writing, curiosity is like a hidden treasure map. Curious writers possess a unique hunger for knowledge, an insatiable thirst to explore uncharted territories of ideas and narratives.

With curiosity, writers can forge a powerful link between their words and the heart of readers which ultimately helps to make their craft better. As a writer and solopreneur, curiosity can help you transform your thoughts into dollars.

Curious writers leverage the following 4 habits to achieve financial success.

1. They are willing to be wrong

Steve Harvey started his first show at the age of 55.

He started as a boxer, auto worker, and insurance salesman and later became a standup comedian, television host, and author. Steve Harvey wasn’t born with a golden ticket to television or radio. He worked his way up the ladder.

Harvey’s life was crappy. But he was willing to be wrong.

The tipping point:

You don’t even know if you are made for your profession. Life can change anytime. You relied on your heart and picked the major in your school when you and I both know our hearts may not always lead to the most rational decisions.

As a solopreneur and writer, be ready to encounter mistakes and learn.

Life will give you feedback, and instead of trying to correct life with a stick in hand, take the feedback and learn from it.

2. Believe in the “first things first”

In the book “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People”, Stephen Covey talks about the principle of “first things first.”

But I have a different way of interpreting that. You see, everything has a time to happen.

Schools teach us algebra and Pythagoras’ theorem, not for the theory’s sake but to expand our minds. You might not realize why your English syllabus had “The Tempest” or “Huckleberry Finn,” but there was a reason.

The tipping point:

Tell me: can you understand English if you don’t know any of the alphabet?

Similarly, you can never understand life without going through these tough equations and hating them. As my mother says, “You go to school not to become a big man but to learn how the world works.”

I learned how the world works. Therefore, something has to be done first to achieve the next point.

It’s okay to question your past, but it’s important to put your past lessons into practice and make the perfect knowledge portal for your future. Don’t let all those lessons go to the waste bin.

3. They read people easily

There are two types of people:

• One: don’t tell me what to do
• Two: don’t do anything without telling me

At any point in your life, you must realize if the person you’re working with/under has a leader or an employee mindset.

This knowledge helps you play around and connect with people however they may see fit.

The tipping point:

• There’s nothing wrong with reading people.

In fact, it helps you eliminate confusions that may arise in the future. Pay attention to the subtle cues.

Timings may alter people, but it never alters their nature. Before jumping to conclusions or starting trading internally, I love to read people and the points where their mouth curves into a smile or eyebrows frown.

Paul Ekman, an American psychologist, and expert in facial expressions, said:

“Curious people are better at reading facial expressions.”

This helps curious people connect easily and start on the right foot with everyone — without mistakes.

4. They stay in the present

Eckhart Tolle, the author of the book “Power of Now,” greatly emphasizes staying in the moment.

• Staying in the past: depression
• Staying in the future: unrealistic, overconfident

Hence the optimal place to stay in the present. Staying in the present brings you peace, joy, and fulfillment with the necessary energy you may need to continue regardless of ships sinking.

The tipping point:

Creative people know that nothing defines them better than their consistency.

However, there are moments when entrepreneurs and writers are exhausted. Slowing down is not a problem but an effective resetting method.

However, writers and entrepreneurs in general always benefit from the “power of now” using these tactics:

• Read reviews on your products
• Replying to reviews, FAQs, suggestions, and comments
• Find old work and rate how much you’ve grown

Nothing is a better motivator than reading comments on your own post.

Final thoughts

Curiosity serves as a powerful thread that can weave through every aspect of your life.

With curiosity, you can approach various activities, such as writing a blog, investing in a startup, attending a webinar, or reading a book, with a fresh perspective and an open mind.

Curiosity allows you to explore new angles, question assumptions, and uncover hidden opportunities. It transforms ordinary experiences into extraordinary learning opportunities.

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