Curiosity Continuum is an ever-growing collection of content designed to ignite your creative talents and power-up your critical thinking skills. Master your world by learning the essentials needed to thrive in this century. NUCLEUS by Curiosity Continuum is home to exclusive subscriber content as well as our interactive learning platform where people share and combine their knowledge with others‘ knowledge to create exponential leaps in thought leadership and innovation. What started as two ...
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In this conversation, Brian and Josh discuss the concept of the paralysis of choice, particularly in the context of streaming services and dating apps. They explore how the abundance of options can lead to indecision and a lack of commitment. They also discuss the importance of making a choice and taking the first step to overcome the paralysis of …
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Encore: The Rise of the Generalist
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Many employers and schools target specific skills for jobs. But what about the people who can understand how things fit together, not just how each piece should function? This meta layer is where the Generalist lives, and they are always asking questions that makes their creativity thrive.Door Curiosity Continuum
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Encore: Real Money Monopoly
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Monopoly money - We all know it's not real money. But, what if you played with REAL money? Listen to the recap of eventful game of Monopoly that Brian played with his children, ages 13 and 11, and how using real money changed their own gaming behavior and inspired real-life learning. Notes: Listen to the TedX talk that inspired our own curiosity: W…
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Micro Moments, Macro Impact
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In this conversation, Brian and Josh discuss the concept of micro moments of influence and how small actions can have a significant impact on others. They emphasize that even though these moments may seem insignificant to the person initiating them, they can be life-changing for the recipient. The hosts also highlight the importance of being aware …
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The Need for a Palate Cleanser
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Does the heaviness of life drag on you? How do you cope with those feelings and take a break? Brian and I (Josh) discuss this and the human need to sometimes switch modes to fully understand our life situations.Door Curiosity Continuum
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Encore: The Value of Friendship
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Why is friendship important? Do you have any lifelong friends? In today's world, friendship is even more critical in an ever increasing digital world that can be isolating from real relationships.Door Curiosity Continuum
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Encore: Why The Center Matters
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If there are edges, there's a middle. What's your center? Why is it important?Door Curiosity Continuum
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The Continued Value of Friendship
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Take a journey with us down memory lane as we recount our very first episode. In this special recording we ( Brian and Josh ) recount the first episode of Curiosity Continuum , The Value Of Friendship. We talk about how its the same and different than today and how we use this knowledge to look into the future of CC. Join us for this riveting discu…
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Encore: The Importance of the Box
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Why should we always "think outside the box?" Is the box inherently bad? We discuss what "The Box" is, its meaning, and its importance.Door Curiosity Continuum
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Encore: Limited Resources
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Limited resources force you to focus your creativity and resourcefulness. The best innovations often come when lack of time, money, and tools - because if it already existed, it would not be innovative. How have limits uncapped your unlimited imagination?Door Curiosity Continuum
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The Humorous Brings Serious Thoughts
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This conversation explores the importance of humor and satire in drawing attention to serious issues and promoting understanding. It emphasizes the need to explore different perspectives and challenge fixed mindsets. The concept of planting seeds of thought is discussed as a way to initiate meaningful conversations and promote change. The conversat…
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This conversation explores the power and importance of distractions. We discuss how distractions can pull us away from our focus and the significance of being present in the moment. We talk about reminiscing about the analog experience of video stores and how distractions played a role in discovering new movies. The conversation also delves into th…
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UnEpisode : Being Present In a Shared Moment
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We discuss the importance of spending time together and the value of wasting time. We explore the concept of shared experiences and presentness, highlighting the difference between passive consumption and active engagement. The impact of devices on shared experiences is also examined, with a focus on the addictive nature of technology. Our conversa…
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Together At Last in Real Space & Time .... Again
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This conversation explores the importance of being together in the same room and the difference between recording separately and being together. It also delves into the evolution of music recording, the immersive experience of being together and the perceived sound vs. the perfect sound. The challenges of digital conversations and the importance of…
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Subject Matter Experts; To SME or not to SME
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In this conversation, we discuss the role of subject matter experts and our frustrations with the term. We emphasize the importance of exploring new perspectives and the need to adapt skills and apply them in different contexts. We will also share personal experiences that highlight the importance of understanding customer needs and the limitations…
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Accessing the Creative Awareness
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How do you become aware of new creative possibilities? How do you deal with them? What do you do to adapt your expertise when the possibilities intersect with you?Door Curiosity Continuum
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Awareness of the Possibilities
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(Slight audio weirdness on this one, but still great content!) How do you become aware of new possibilities? How do you deal with it? What do you do to adapt your expertise when the possibilities intersect with you? What do you do with it?Door Curiosity Continuum
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REPLAY: Brian Shun's Korean Exposé: Part 1
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Special Edition: Originally a live stream to YouTube and Facebook on February 11, 2024, Brian gets deeply personal on how his first trip back to Korea impacted him. Brian shares original writings, personal insights, and messages to other adoptees and parents of adoptees. The livestream happened the same day as Super Bowl LVIII and Seollal, the Kore…
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[Encore] Bringing Your Toolkit
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Do you have a special skill from childhood that you didn't fully understand until adulthood? What did you use to refine it? When did you realize it all?Door Curiosity Continuum
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Missing Skills in Modern Sales Teams
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The question to a highly successful, recently retired sales leader: What practices do you see modern sales teams lacking that would turn them from average to stellar? Special thanks to Randy for his decades of friendship and generosity with his time and wisdom! Proactive vs. Reactive Creators vs. Consumers Timeframe from Contract to Close…
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Brian’s Korea Trip Part 2: Meeting Jeongsoon, A 43-Year Reunion
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Part 2 of Brian's Korea trip updates. Brian talks about what it meant to reconnect with his foster mom from 43 years ago.Door Curiosity Continuum
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Brian’s Korea Trip Debrief: First Impressions
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A more personal episode, Brian shares how his first time back to his Motherland stood out in his mind and how it changed him.Door Curiosity Continuum
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How long can you sustain your current pace? When/how do you recharge to be at your best? Why are you at your current pace? What would happen if you just stopped doing some things?Door Curiosity Continuum
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Brian shares a poignant metaphorical essay on dealing with the many pieces of identity. The Harmony of Identity In Western music, there are only 12 notes. These 12 notes, in combinations and patterns, expressed over time, speak a language of the soul in words not formed with syllables. The richness and color of music comes not solely from melody, w…
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How are your passions intertwined with your economic activities? What do you want to shift in proportions in your activities in a given week? When was the last time you re-evaluated what you've been doing?Door Curiosity Continuum
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Rediscovering Your Roots - An Introspection
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In this episode, Brian and Josh discuss Brian's upcoming trip to Korea and the complexity of the topic. They explore the importance of language and communication, as well as the reasons behind choosing to learn a specific language. They also discuss the desire to visit ancestral places and the immigrant experience. The conversation touches on the p…
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The First to Think of It, The Second to Do It
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Does the first person with the idea, win? Have you ever had an idea that was just not right, right now? Why do those who see it second succeed?Door Curiosity Continuum
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Brian shares the emotionally candid essay that he submitted as part of his application for his trip to Seoul, South Korea. THE ESSAY Korea – An Unfamiliar Place, Deep Within My Heart My story, like many Korean adoptees of the 1980s, started with an orphanage, Korean foster care, and a plane ride before arriving stateside in the USA. I grew up as a …
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Before The Jump: On The Verge of Korea
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A deeply personal episode - Brian was selected to travel to Korea, his Motherland. He has never been back since his adoption. How do these friends unpack this conversation about the pre-trip anticipation? What do adoptees experience in the formation of identity?Door Curiosity Continuum
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Why do we get clarity when we get some distance from the driving action of an event? What is the benefit of listening to others in your situation? Whose words are big in your ears?Door Curiosity Continuum
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The Thankfulness of Friendship
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What relationship complements your dynamic? Who makes you better in the different areas of life? Why do you value that person?Door Curiosity Continuum
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Why do we find it awkward to start new conversations? How do you draw people out in conversation? What do you do to stay curious about people?Door Curiosity Continuum
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Josh’s solo episode riffs on this topic and how games provide a cathartic oasis for his introvert soul. What is your recharge point? How do your closest relationships support you in your recharge?Door Curiosity Continuum
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Do you remember your dreams? Or even talk about them? Has there ever been a dream you felt was a real connection to something outside your reality? "This episode is special to me (Josh) because I love dreams and talking about them. I personally hope this is one of many conversations about this topic."…
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Do you actively disrupt your status quo on a regular basis? What do you do when disruption comes? What tools do you use when navigating to the new thing?Door Curiosity Continuum
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Do you plan to take time off? Whether to take time away from your normal or to redirect energy, taking time off isn't "easy" and it doesn't "just happen." In this episode, we talk about what it takes from a logistics point of view to plan to take time off or to renew your efforts.Door Curiosity Continuum
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Hey everyone, Josh here! Had an idea for this solo episode and wanted to record it and get it out there for your enjoyment. Are we as people wired to reflect at certain ages and see what’s what? Join me as I talk about this and discuss.Door Curiosity Continuum
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The Tangled Rediscovery of Your Roots
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Brian bravely steps into rediscovering roots in a far memory and a present reality. Looking back as an adult to formative years, what do you dwell on? Are there things you want to understand more? Who are you now because if those experiences?Door Curiosity Continuum
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Interview: Two Small Coins - A Tale of Two Widows (Part 2)
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(Part 2) Two Small Coins founders Erin and Jill go deeper into what practical help and care looks like for widows and share how you can be part of the solution. Coming out of the gates, TSC is getting ready to fill 100 Christmas stockings for widows, showing care for the caregivers during the holiday season. Who do you know would be blessed by such…
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Interview: Two Small Coins - A Tale of Two Widows (Part 1)
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(Part 1) What would you do if your person suddenly passed away in the middle of raising a family? What would you do? A special interview with the founders of Two Small Coins, Erin and Jill. Theirs is a friendship forged in shared suffering, and a shared heart to care for other widows in the midst of their flow of life. ABOUT TWO SMALL COINS Two Sma…
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In this short episode, Josh takes a brief moment to pause and reflect on the last year and what that has meant for him. He also asks a simple question of you.Door Curiosity Continuum
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Worthy to Speak, Worthy to be Heard
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Have you ever wondered if what you say is worthy to be heard? Even worthy to be spoken? Drill down into some of the situations and circumstances that make people feel they are or aren't worthy to be heard. We pull on some threads from the past and present to put this into context to start thinking about this dynamic topic in a new way.…
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Interview: The Next Generation of Curious - Isaac Shun
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How does the next generation see things? Can they adapt and meet the demands of the future? What's on their minds?Door Curiosity Continuum
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Are you verbose or to to the point with your words? How have you used silence to your advantage in terms of impact and outcome in a conversation? How do you listen when others are speaking? Do you speak up when you need to? How has this benefitted you?Door Curiosity Continuum
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Contextual Awareness Revisited
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Now more than ever, contextual awareness is key to understanding things. How did things end up this way? Do you know why something is the way it is? Do you ask about the driving action of a situation?Door Curiosity Continuum
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Solo (B10): [Brian] The Confidence vs. Reality Gap
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Have you noticed somebody's confidence to answer definitively does not actually match reality? Where have you noticed the gap the most? How would you fix it?Door Curiosity Continuum
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[Encore] Contextual Awareness
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Context is key in properly perceiving and understanding people and the world around us. Listen to this conversation about Contextual Awareness, with a special guest intro by Sabrina.Door Curiosity Continuum
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How to Time Your Jumps (Just Like Mario)
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You are Mario, waiting to time your jump across moving platforms at different times. Only forward, never back, or else that's the game. What do you do to time your jumps through life? When was a time you missed the jump? When did you land a big jump you didn't know would happen? How have you helped others jump? Did you play Super Mario Bros. for th…
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If It Ain’t Broke Lets Fix It
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Do you like to tinker with things or leave it be? What are the most effective ways you have found to iterate and innovate things in your life? In what situations are you in the majority not wanting to listen to a sole voice, and in what situations are you the sole voice in contrast to the majority?Door Curiosity Continuum
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Sharing Thoughts With Simplicity
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Do you overcomplicate things? Who do you know that can clearly and concisely convey thoughts and direction masterfully? Why should we care about such things?Door Curiosity Continuum
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