Curious Questions for Change (GWTW888)

Curious Questions for Change (GWTW888)

From Getting Work To Work by Chris Martin Studios

May 1, 2026 · 15 min · Season 1

About this episode

This episode explores how curious questions can inspire change and address perfectionism.

Recently, I had an interesting conversation with a friend about perfectionism. I asked, “What triggers perfectionism for you?” They shared some thoughts, generally around being a beginner, but when they asked the same question to me, I took it another direction. I responded, “When I’ve done things for a long time and feel like I need to prove myself.” It’s amazing how experience can be both positive and negative. Without it, I would lack the confidence needed to do my job, but too much? Perfectionism. Fear of judgment. Constant comparison. It’s amazing how certain questions can unlock a state of reflection, but how can we actually do something with them? That’s what this episode is all about: Curious Questions for Change. 7 Curious Questions to Ask Yourself to Inspire Change and Find the Next Steps to Take: What triggers perfectionism for you? How do you rein in your curiosity when so much intrigues you? How do you pick one thing when you do many things? What curiosities lead to flow state (challenge/reward)? How can curiosity reveal the next step in your pivot or reinvention? What do you want to less of so you can do more of the…

People in this episode

Host: Chris Martin

Topics covered

  • perfectionism
  • curiosity
  • self-reflection
  • personal development
  • change

Keywords

  • perfectionism
  • curiosity
  • self-reflection
  • personal growth
  • change

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Envato Elements

Books & works: Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience

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