Choose to be Curious Ep. #299: A Creative Quester's Guide to Curiosity, with Sam Furness
Oct 2, 2025
In this conversation with Sam Furness, the Founder of Creative Quests and author of The Quester's Guide, curiosity is celebrated as the key to creativity. Sam shares the origins of his community-driven quests, emphasizing the power of structured creativity within playful frameworks. He introduces practical exercises like 'throwing paint at the wall' to spark ideas and highlights the importance of communal experiences in fostering vulnerability and innovation. Join Sam in exploring how curiosity can lead us to unexpected and joyful creative journeys!
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Walk Turned Micro-Quest During Gridlock
- Lynn recounts a walk interrupted by a motorcade that turned into an intentional texture-focused curiosity exercise.
- She shifted from frustration to noticing pavement patterns and etymology, modeling an on-the-spot quest.
Turn Interruptions Into Intentional Curiosity
- Practice 'intentional curiosity' by reframing interruptions as invitations.
- Use a small prompt (like texture) to refocus and transform frustration into exploration.
Origins Of Creative Quests And The Guide
- Sam describes Creative Quests as month-long, themed experiments with around 60 participants.
- The Quester's Guide is co-authored by the participants to pass the experience forward.