The Curated Questions Origin Story: When It All Began! | Ken Woodward #48

11/09/2025 27 min Episodio 48
The Curated Questions Origin Story: When It All Began! | Ken Woodward #48

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In this solo episode, host Ken Woodward delves into the origin and development of the 'Curated Questions' project, which began in 2018. Ken shares his personal journey of curiosity, inspiration from Tim Ferriss' podcast, and the influences that led to the creation of his blog and subsequent podcast.   Highlighting notable milestones and influential interviews, Ken discusses the structure and purpose of the Curated Questions website and its various elements, including famous questions and lists. He also reflects on the profound impact of asking meaningful questions, illustrated with personal anecdotes.   The episode encourages listeners to embrace curiosity and engage with the world through the power of well-chosen questions. Episode Notes00:00 Welcome to Curated Questions00:48 Origin Story of Curated Questions01:42 Early Influences and Personal Growth02:26 Tim Ferris and the Power of Questions03:44 Inquiry of the Day Blog04:54 Year of Connection Project05:53 Podcast Launch and Challenges07:31 Impact of COVID-19 and Social Justice Walk08:26 Relaunching the Podcast09:52 Website Structure and Features10:58 Famous Questions and Quotes16:05 Interview and Reflection Questions21:56 The Power of Questions and Conclusion Resources MentionedAmwayTim FerrissSeth GodinIOTD365.com Ken's first blog#yearofconnectionPodcast FellowshipRob Lawless of Robs10kfriendsPat EnnisTeresa VargasWashington Post Article about walk through Washington D.C.Lynn Borton of Choose to Be CuriousFamous QuestionsMaya AngelouHarriet Beecher StoweAbraham LincolnQuotesClayton ChristensenAi WeiweiJohn O'DonohueSylvia PlathKrista TippettListsQuestions from Tribe of MentorsQuestions from Benjamin Franklin's JuntoKevin KellyQuestions from The Inevitable: Understanding the 12 Technological Forces That Will Shape Our Future by Kevin KellyQuestions by Ryan HolidayPainted Porch BookstoreResourcesCurated QuestionsIntervieweeInterviewerGeneral Stanley McChrystalLeadershipEpictetusSocial JusticeIjeoma OluoPhilippa Pham HughesJoel FreemanMentoringJerry ColonnaPaul HarveyRainer Maria RilkeBeauty PillProducer Ben Ford Questions AskedWe have to confront ourselves. Do we like what we see in the mirror? – Maya AngelouIs man ever a creature to be trusted with wholly irresponsible power? – Harriet Beecher StoweIf I were two-faced, would I be wearing this one? – Abraham LincolnWhat do you want to accomplish with this hire that is different from the incumbent?How much freedom do I have to make this position my own? What is a recent example of how this freedom has been demonstrated in this department?What are the assumptions that have to prove true in order for me to be able to succeed in this assignment? – Clayton ChristensenWhat mentor recommendation have you adopted, and what have you rejected?What would someone who doesn't like you say about you? – General Stanley McChrystalWhy is the vision of the company important to you? – Brad JeffersonHow long are you going to wait before you demand the best for yourself? – EpictetusWhat tone does your presence establish in the organization, and how does it change while you’re away?What was the best mistake you’ve ever made, and how did it lead to something better? – Tim FerrissHow much more of your privilege do you want tied to the oppression of others before you decide to let it all go for all of our liberation? – Ijeoma OluoWhen did you learn the world is unjust/unfair? – Philippa HughesWhat was the moment you realized, because of your skin color, the rules are somehow different for you? – Joel FreemanHow have you been complicit in creating the conditions you say you don’t want? – Jerry Colonna

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