A book on how and why to become more curious. I thought this would be more a look into curiosity and its benefits but it was much more self-help. As someone who is curious, I didn’t find this to be as interesting or helpful.

SEEK is thought-provoking and instills the value of curiosity. The author introduces the DIVE model and several strategies to learn on to be a better seeker of knowledge. It was an interesting read with some nuggets of useful information.

ARC was provided by NetGalley and Grand Central Publishing in exchange for an honest review.

Very good stuff. Not necessarily new info but very solid, and will help any reader.

Thanks very much for the review copy!!

Can I say that I was curious about this book? I learned a lot about curiosity, and a lot about the author. I found it interesting to learn a bit about how our minds work, and what curiosity is, and why it is so important. I consider myself a lifelong learner, and I ask lots of questions, so this book was insightful for me. It is textbook-like at times, but at other times, the author shares bits about his life and his own thoughts on things, which is also interesting. Thank you to NetGalley for the advance read copy.

Wonderful book that weaves insightful life hacks, personal anecdotes and suggestions for putting in to practice and evangelizing "curiosity." I put that in quotes because this book is about so much more! The most useful tips for me were about how to approach new situations in an open and accepting way, such as how to individuate and not just ask questions because you're supposed to. Other useful tidbits were about how much or how little other people are actually thinking about you and your behavior and how to stop your downward spiral of damaging thinking after a perceived bad performance.
There are a few paragraphs where I felt the author got a bit off track and I would have liked a few more references such as published studies mentioned in text (they are cited as references).
Overall, I found this to be informative for an already curious person. I hope that people that aren't already naturally curious about everything find their way to the pages of this great book!

This book is a catalyst for sparking creativity and curiosity, exactly what one would anticipate given its title. The author, Shigeoka, masterfully draws readers into the realm of innovative thinking.

The book promotes transformation by providing practical tools such as thought-provoking questions, comprehensive lists, and engaging exercises. It's a resource that won't disappoint; it equips you with fresh perspectives and tools that enhance your creativity, whether you're strolling through the city, participating in a meeting, or starting a new day. This book is a treasure trove for anyone looking to enrich their creative endeavors and conversations.

In his thought-provoking book, Scott Shigeoka underscores the pivotal role of curiosity in life, advocating for its development through the DIVE framework (Detach, Intend, Value, Embrace). The book is replete with engaging content, particularly the illuminating "Cup of Tea" and ABCS analogies. Before encountering these concepts, I hadn't given much thought to the idea of deep curiosity, but its significance now resonates with me.

Scott suggests that deep curiosity functions as a potent remedy for feelings of anxiety, disconnection, fear, and loneliness, providing valuable tools to navigate these challenges. The book also engages in genuine discussions about the art of cultivating meaningful human connections. I found this book to be particularly enjoyable, prompting moments of reflection as I read.

I had the privilege of exploring an advance copy via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review, and the opinions expressed here are my own.

A really wonderful book! I was pleasantly surprised I would rate this book 3/5 thank you so much to NetGalley and the publisher for allowing me a copy of this book to read.

I fell into SEEK by Scott Shigeoka and enjoyed a smart, wonderfully enlightening view into curiosity, feeling my own ideas stir with his excellent writing, stories , and deep examination of what we all share in common if we let ourselves: finding out the answer to our "Why?" in everyday ordinary and deep, philosophical musing. Definitely a book to gift, to read and, most importantly, wonder where it will take you now that you've had your curiosity aroused. A keeper! I received a copy of this book and these opinions are my own, unbiased thoughts.

These types of books always interest me given my professional career as a therapist, but also just as a person who is interested in personal growth. Overall, I thought this was a really interesting book that would cater well towards individual who are interested in tapping into the curious side of themselves to learn and grow. Everybody could benefit from doing this, however, I do not think that everybody who could benefit would be interested in reading this type of book, unfortunately. However, I think that this will be a great book on anyone’s shelf who is interested in this type of topic.

DIVE into Curiosity and Transform Your Life
The author uses the acronym DIVE to explain how curiosity is our superpower;
Detach - Let go of the ABCs (Assumptions, Biases, and Certainty).
Intend - Prepare your mindset and setting.
Value - See the dignity in every person, including yourself.
Embrace - Welcome the hard times in your life.

Readers are encouraged to start practicing deep curiosity and strengthening our capacity to connect and be transformed by the people, places, and experiences we encounter.

My Thoughts
At the beginning of this book, the author describes himself as "a city-dwelling liberal Asian American spiritually queer professor and researcher from Hawaii." He quit his job and spent a year living out of his car and meeting people that he would not normally encounter. He visited rural towns, an Indigenous reservation in Minnesota, a retreat center where nuns and millennials live together, and even a Trump rally. He became a seeker.

This is really an awesome book. It explains the difference between shallow curiosity where we are just seeking information and deep curiosity which is about making someone feel heard, seen, and validated.

The author goes into great detail about using the DIVE model to develop healthy and safe curiosity. He emphasizes the importance of listening and communication skills. Curiosity should always come from a place of genuine desire to know who someone is and how they became that way, not trying to get them to agree with our point of view.

Finally, Mr. Shigeoka suggests the following actions to begin our curiosity journey;
Articulate curiosity as an important value.
Embrace curiosity as an identity.
Bring curiosity into the spaces you're already in.

After reading this book, I value curiosity and I am a seeker.

MY RATING: 5 Stars Out Of 5

I really liked that this book encouraged a slowing down process to help people really reflect and explore their thoughts and experiences. The prompts and exercises were neat!

The author, Scott Shigeoka, weaves research and stories to to show that curiosity must be a lifelong habit, and not something we abandon after childhood. He uses the acronym DIVE — Detach (letting go of assumptions), Intend (be actively curious, not just a bystander), Value (recognize that you won’t always agree and that’s OK), Embrace (welcome whatever comes) — to encourage people to be more curious about the world around them. His thesis is that only by being this curios can we understand ourselves, the people around us and the wider world. This is an intriguing and well-researched book with many practices to implement — and I will!

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an advance reader copy.

Some books encourage creativity and curiosity. You'd expect that from a book with this title. Shigeoka is a storyteller who intends to pull you into the world of the creative thinker.

Transformation is encouraged through practical guides of questions, lists, and exercises. You won't be disappointed - next time you walk down the street, sit in a meeting, or wake up to a new day, you'll have new tools to fuel and expend your own creative work and conversations.