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What does it mean?
Teaching fails if it does not spark curiosity in the student.
In plain terms
You must want to learn to learn.
What can you take from it?
Inspire curiosity before lecturing.

Where it applies

  • education
  • mentoring

Putting it to work

  • spark curiosity
  • connect to interests

Questions to consider

  • What makes you want to learn?

Another view

Sometimes students must learn things they dislike.

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