David Watkins

Great ideas begin with curiosity

Curiosity is the start of knowledge. It's a compass that guides you in understanding both yourself and the world around you. Curiosity drives learning and growth, leading to deeper understanding, greater compassion, and a more meaningful connection with the world. Today, technology makes nurturing curiosity easier than ever.

Curiosity is the natural pull towards genuine interest. It's an intrinsic drive that makes learning effortless and enjoyable. It encourages you to explore new ideas, ask deeper questions, and seek knowledge for its own sake. It creates a positive feedback loop where learning fuels more curiosity, which in turn drives further exploration and growth.

As a child, you have a sense of wonder and joy as you discover the world around you. Yet, for many, this fades into adulthood under the weight of responsibilities, routines and societal norms. The struggles of life can overwhelm your childlike sense of curiosity. Recognise that this doesn’t have to be the case. Embrace the beginner's mindset and let your inner child guide you.

Curiosity may lead you down paths where you risk looking foolish or may face failure. Starting something new is not easy, but have the courage to overcome this fear and recognise this is where true growth and innovation happen.

Founders are naturally curious. They see problems that others miss and become obsessed with understanding them. This deep, persistent curiosity pushes them to keep learning, iterating, and refining their ideas until they build something meaningful. Great ideas begin with curiosity.