When you think of curiosity, you might picture people exploring new books or new places. But how does it fit and, more importantly, why does it matter in the 1 ? Such questions deserve our 2 , as most of us devote most of our waking hours to work.
The best workers are those who have a(n) 3 mind, always thinking out of the box and4 the way things have usually been done. The only businesses that 5 in our rapidly changing world are those that can adapt. And such things are only 6 if people are always 7 . They ask questions like: How can we do this better? What challenges will we face?
Think of Steve Jobs, probably the most celebrated entrepreneur(企业家) of our day. What8 him to create such brilliant products, items unlike anything that had hit the market9 ? How did the design of Apple's products 10 with such elegant simplicity from every other design? You may have 11 the answer — curiosity. You're right. A sudden flash of curiosity may get you one good product but that is far from 12 ; only continuously cultivated(培养) and defended curiosity 13 a series of excellent products.
Curiosity makes us better co-workers, too. It helps us understand others, establish effective14 with them, and develop a harmonious working environment, despite occasional 15 or differing personalities. Curious people create more, make connections, and prepare better for the unknown future.
