Tracking wonder : reclaiming a life of meaning and possibility in a world obsessed with productivity

Discover how the lost art of wonder can help you cultivate greater creativity, resilience, meaning, and joy as you bring your greatest contributions to life. Beyond grit, focus, and 10,000 hours lies a surprising advantage that all creatives have— wonder . Far from child's play, wonder is the one radical quality that has led exemplary people from all walks of life to move toward the fruition of their deepest dreams and wildest endeavors—and it can do so for you, too. "Wonder is a quiet disruptor of unseen biases," writes Jeffrey Davis. "It dissolves our habitual ways of seeing and thinking so that we may glimpse anew the beauty of what is real, true, and possible." Rich with wisdom, inspiring stories, and practical tools, Tracking Wonder invites us to explore how the lost art of wonder can inspire a life of greater joy, possibility, and purpose. You'll discover: The six facets of wonder—key qualities to help you cultivate the art of wonder in your work, relationships, and life How wonder can help us fertilize creativity, sustain the motivation to pursue big ideas, navigate uncertainty and crises, deepen our relationships, and more The biases against wonder—moving beyond societal and internalized resistance to our inherent gifts Why experiencing wonder isn't really about achieving goals—though that happens—but about how we live each day Inspiring stories of people whose experiences of wonder helped them move through the unthinkable to create extraordinary lives Practical exercises, tools, and reflections to help you begin your own practice of tracking wonder A refreshing counter-voice to the exhausting narrative hyper-productivity, Tracking Wonder is a welcome guide for experiencing more meaning and joy in the present moment as you bring your greatest contributions to life. An eye-opening and mind-expanding exploration of wonder--and how to nurture its capacity to spark your full creative potential Do you yearn for more meaning, connection, and the ability to respond to life's curveballs more creatively than reactively? If so, you've likely found that hard work, material success, and even years of expertise often aren't enough. What stands in the gap between your busyness and a life filled with cherished moments? For years, Jeffrey Davis has researched, interviewed, and worked with luminaries across cultures and professions to answer that question. What he's identified is a single universal experience that opens us to creative awakening across all walks of life: wonder . Here, this acclaimed teacher, consultant, and speaker invites us to discover how wonder dissolves our rigid ways of seeing and thinking, allowing us to glimpse anew what is true, beautiful, and possible--and how to then bring our insights to fruition. Rich with wisdom, real-life stories, and practical guidance, Tracking Wonder shows you how to - Bring forward your childlike wonder - Disrupt default mental habits to stay open to possibility - Fertilize confusion into curiosity - Navigate uncertainty and crises with creative resilience - "Unbox" other people to deepen your connections, and gift them with wonder - Fine-tune your daily process and flow, and much more "Here, this acclaimed teacher, consultant, and speaker invites us to discover how wonder dissolves our rigid ways of seeing and thinking, allowing us to glimpse anew what is true, beautiful, and possible-and how to then bring our insights to fruition"-- Provided by publisher