From the course: Design Thinking: Cultivating Curiosity for Empathy and Inclusion

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The inner critic

The inner critic

- So, we've talked about the benefits of curiosity, but the truth is sometimes we still get stuck. It happens to the best of us. In the next two movies, we'll talk about some common reasons why people get stuck. It's a judgment-free zone. Have you ever found yourself in a situation where you had this burning curiosity, but there were so many experts around you that you hesitated to jump in? That fear of saying something off or looking a bit silly. And your inner voice cranks up and suddenly you're just on mute. All of those curious questions just go right out the window. It's that self-consciousness or inner critic that we all have. It's that nagging voice saying, "You're not good enough." And guess what? It really doesn't do us any favors. Think meetings, or conferences, or that nervous moment right before you do a presentation. We've all been there. Ha, the tale of my grand entrance into the business world, a rollercoaster of nerves and unexpected chair challenges. Picture this, I…

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