“If You Want to Be Interesting, You Must Be Interested”
Nobody wants to be considered boring, whether you’re meeting new people or trying to impress people you know. The above quote from ” Steal Like An Artist” author Austin Cleon reminds us that the key to becoming a more interesting person is to show more interest.
I think the quote works on two levels. As you become more interested in other people – actively listening to them and communicating with them – they will find you more interesting.
However, Cleon talks about curiosity in general: to develop your curiosity about the world around you, whether it’s reading, trying new things, or otherwise constantly expanding your horizons. He notes the advice of the writer Lawrence Weschler to practice “constant projection of interest.”
“Have you tried making yourself a more interesting person?” | Austin Cleon