#82 Ken Woodward: Who Told You That Was Good?

"My tree was planted in a metal bucket." - Ken Woodward

Some mornings, the ordinary holds the weight of everything. A walk to the garage. An attempt to correct a gait. A drift back to comfort. Ken opens this solo episode with that image and asks why returning to comfort is the default setting of an adult life.

Drawing on the work of Nigerian-born British photographer and activist Misan Harriman, Ken investigates the mourning that accompanies genuine personal growth. The mourning for the world you thought you believed in. The mourning for the person you were sure was good enough.

Ken traces his own reckoning through the identities that once added up to a clean equation. Each one a nutrient in the soil he was given. Each one another layer of metal on the bucket his tree was planted in. Growing. Just with no room to expand.

This episode is about noticing the bucket. Cracking it open. And dragging your roots toward soil that can actually hold them.

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#55 Ken Woodward: The Locked Door: How Avoided Questions Hold the Key to Transformation!

"Your avoided question isn't just personal development, it's an act of resistance." - Ken Woodward

In this episode of Curated Questions, host Ken Woodward explores the transformative power of confronting the questions we're avoiding. Delving into neuroscience, psychology, and personal reflection, he highlights why these avoided questions create discomfort and how they serve as a gateway to significant change.

Ken introduces tools and methodologies to help listeners identify and tackle these questions, both in their personal lives and within organizations. With practical advice and real-world examples, this episode encourages listeners to pause, reflect, and take actionable steps towards growth.

Ken also underscores the importance of curiosity and its role in overcoming avoidance, ultimately leading to meaningful transformation.

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#48 Ken Woodward The Curated Questions Origin Story: When It All Began!

" Once you have the question, the hard part begins." - Ken Woodward

In this solo episode, host Ken Woodward delves into the origin and development of the 'Curated Questions' project, which began in 2018. Ken shares his personal journey of curiosity, inspiration from Tim Ferriss' podcast, and the influences that led to the creation of his blog and subsequent podcast.

Highlighting notable milestones and influential interviews, Ken discusses the structure and purpose of the Curated Questions website and its various elements, including famous questions and lists. He also reflects on the profound impact of asking meaningful questions, illustrated with personal anecdotes.

The episode encourages listeners to embrace curiosity and engage with the world through the power of well-chosen questions.

This Curated Questions episode can be found on all major platforms and at CuratedQuestions.com.

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