It’s changed my life. Opened doors I didn’t even know existed. And to be honest, I reckon it’s the most underrated trait in business — and in life.

I genuinely believe curiosity is a superpower. Let me explain.

I’ll never forget when I first started doing business with Kerry Packer. At the time, he was the richest bloke in the country — and I was just some guy from Punchbowl with a lending business. But here’s what blew me away…

In those meetings, it was him asking me all the questions. Relentless. Sharp. He wanted to know everything — how we wrote loans, how the process worked, how we scaled. And he absorbed it all in two, maybe three hours. He didn’t pretend to know it all. He listened. He learned. Fast.

That stuck with me. That kind of curiosity — the real kind, not the shallow stuff — it’s rare. And it’s powerful.

It shaped how I do business. And it’s exactly what I brought into podcasting. I started Straight Talk with nothing more than curiosity. No strategy, no grand plan — just an appetite to learn. Ten years and 1,000 episodes later, I’ve sat down with prime ministers, billionaires, elite athletes, business leaders — even a few in the adult industry (yep, that’s a story for another time).

And every time, it’s curiosity that’s driven the conversation. I don’t script these chats — I follow the thread, I ask questions, and I listen. Just like Kerry did.

When I look back now, every business I’ve built has been fuelled by that same trait. Curiosity shows you where the next wave is — the rising tide. And if you can see the tide coming before everyone else? You’ve got the edge.

Today, those rising tides are new technologies. AI, longevity science, blockchain, content platforms — they’re moving fast, and they’re where the growth is. If you’re curious, you’ll see it early. You’ll learn quicker. And you’ll place your bets before the herd catches up.

So, my advice? Stay curious. Ask the dumb questions. Learn like your life depends on it.

Because in business — it often does.

Shifting from Limiting Beliefs to Empowering Thoughts:
Our thoughts have a profound impact on our perception of the world and our ability to navigate through challenges. Negative thoughts tend to breed self-doubt, fear, and limitations, while positive thoughts foster confidence, resilience, and a sense of possibility. By becoming aware of our thoughts and their influence, we gain the first step towards harnessing their power.

Limiting beliefs act as mental roadblocks that hinder our progress. They often stem from past experiences, societal conditioning, or self-imposed limitations. To unlock the power of positive thinking, we must challenge and replace these limiting beliefs with empowering thoughts. This involves cultivating self-awareness, reframing negative situations, and adopting affirmations that align with our goals and aspirations.