I am declaring “curiosity killed the cat” to be one of the worst English proverbs.  I have no doubt, it's up there in the top 10 worst sayings. I am constantly and currently rebelling against it.

I cannot envision progress, innovation, and social good without curiosity. Education is based on curiosity, entrepreneurship is based on curiosity, passion is based on curiosity. So why does curiosity get a bad rep?

In general I am sure parents try to keep kids out of trouble by scaring them, telling them that being curious can lead to death. Excuse my bluntness but that's the literal interpretation of “curiosity killed the cat.”

I think lack of curiosity is an instant killer of progress. Imagine a world where no one has any questions or dares to ask any questions. It would be an intellectual dictatorship.

Here's a recent example of how greed killed the cat when curiosity could have saved it - we didn’t get curious as to why people could get home loans higher than the hair on a cat's back, much higher than what they could repay. 

In a new media world, curiosity brought us search engines, local business listings, customer reviews, online communities, stronger business partnerships. There are many solutions out there to help us promote our businesses better, to find new customers or clients, to build stronger relationships. It just takes asking how, where, why? 

The answer to every question will bring new value to you and your business. So ask, ask ask!

What benefits has being curious brought you?