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Ross discusses the joy of exploring supermarkets on holiday and the concept of approaching ordinary places with a beginner's mind.

One of Ross's favourite places to visit on holiday isn't a famous landmark... It's the local supermarket. Why? Because holidays have a wonderful way of awakening our curiosity. In this Quick Spoon , Ross explores the idea of beginner's mind - approaching ordinary places as if you're seeing them for the very first time—and why curiosity helps us become more present. Here's something to try On your next holiday, visit somewhere completely ordinary—a supermarket, a café or simply a street you've never walked before. Then explore it with extraordinary curiosity. Finally, ask yourself: Where else in my life could I benefit from adopting a beginner's mind? People Soup: Real conversations about work, leadership, and being human — grounded in behavioural science, with practical ideas you can actually use. If this episode resonated with you, please consider following People Soup, leaving a rating or review, or sharing it with someone who might find it useful. Every recommendation helps more people discover practical, evidence-based conversations about work, leadership and being human. Watch this Quick Spoon on YouTube Recover on purpose: the holiday matrix - People Soup Download the…

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