Serving home buyers, home sellers, homeowners and real estate professionals across North America.Serving home buyers, home sellers, homeowners and real estate professionals across North America.

M O T I V A T I O N

NEW POOL OWNERS CONSIDERATIONS

Sure, it’s your haven, but home is also where the most accidents happen, make your home accident-proof with these simple tips:

Prevent a kitchen fire… by carrying a wooden spoon. It’s easy for the kids or the phone to distract you when you’re cooking. Keeping a spoon with you reminds you to check what’s on the stove.

Make stairs trip-proof… with paint! We often overlook the bottom basement step, especially when carrying laundry. The easy fix is to paint the bottom step white to make it more visible.

Avoid cuts… by turning knives upside down. One of the most common ways people get cut is by stabbing themselves while unloading the dishwasher. The easy fix is to load them with the point down. The alternate fix is to hand wash them and put them away before any one can get hurt.

Prevent ladder falls… with your belt. Use your belt to measure how high to climb. When your belt buckle is even with the top step, you’ve gone as high as you should. Otherwise, you could throw the ladder off balance, causing it to topple.

Do you have children at home… Think about your children crawling around your home on your hands and knees. Older children might try to climb shelves, or pull pots and pans off stovetops and run around. Kids explore their everyday environments, so it’s crucial to check things out from their perspective to make sure your home is safe. No matter what their age.

Buckle up before you leave the drivewayCar accidents are twice as likely to happen close to home as on the highway.

If you would like to use any of this content, please contact the Pillar To Post® marketing department.

CONTACT PILLAR TO POST® TO SCHEDULE YOUR HOME INSPECTION

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MOTIVATIONAL QUOTES

Thorton wilder

“Money is like manure; it’s not worth a thing unless it’s spread aroundencouraging young things to grow.”

Why Pillar to Post®?

WE WORK WITH YOU

Pillar To Post® is North America’s leading home inspection company. We are committed to quality in the service we provide to real estate professionals, home buyers and sellers. Our training, reporting and professionalism are second to none in the industry.

Our goal is to enable you to have confidence in the home buying decision and transaction process. The inspection provides an excellent opportunity to gain in-depth knowledge about the home. During the inspection, we will point out and discuss areas of concern regarding the property. We then provide a detailed, unbiased report with all this information.

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1. The cost of your new pool. Think about things like the cost of installation, pool chemicals and the implements and accessories to maintain your pool. Don’t forget extra landscaping and lighting. Consider the extra property taxes, the assembly of a mandatory fence and other safety features.

2. How much pool insurance will be and if you’ll need it. If it’s not already covered, you’ll have to take out insurance on your pool to protect yourself and your investment.

3. Your new pool’s construction costs and methods. You’ll need to find an accredited pool contractor with a history of good work. ask for references from past pool customers. Get several price quotes from different contractors.

4. The ins and outs of spring pool opening. Some people open the pool themselves and others hire a company to do it for them. Whatever you choose, you should make a checklist of what to do, to avoid running into problems down the road.

Pools are the ultimate in summer fun, so get ready to dive into being an informed pool owner.

S A F E T Y S E N S EAccident-proof your home

H O U S E W A T C H M A I N T E N A N C E

THE IMPORTANCE OF CURIOSITY Curiosity is an important trait of a genius. I don’t think you can find an intellectual giant who is not a curious person. Thomas edison, leonardo da Vinci, albert einstein, richard feynman, they are all curious characters.

But why is curiosity so important? Here are four reasons:

1. It makes your mind active instead of passive Curious people always ask questions and search for answers in their active minds. The mind is like a muscle which becomes stronger through continual exercise, the mental exercise caused by curiosity makes your mind stronger and stronger.

2. It makes your mind observant of new ideas When you are curious about something, your mind expects and anticipates new ideas related to it. Without curiosity, the ideas may pass right in front of you and yet you miss them because your mind is not prepared to recognize them.

3. It opens up new worlds and possibilities Curiosity will allow you to see new worlds and possibilities which are normally not visible. They are hidden behind the surface of normal life, and it takes a curious mind to look beneath the surface and discover.

4. It brings excitement into your life The life of curious people is far from boring. It’s neither dull nor routine. There are always new things that attract their attention. Curious people have an adventurous life.

Now, knowing the importance of curiosity, here are some tips to develop it:

1. Keep an open mind. Be open to learn, unlearn, and relearn. Some things you know and believe might be wrong, and you should be prepared to accept this possibility and change your mind.

2. Don’t take things as granted. If you just accept the world as it is without trying to dig deeper, you will certainly lose the ‘holy curiosity’. Try to dig deeper beneath the surface of what is around you.

3. Ask questions relentlessly. What is that? Why is it made that way? When was it made? Who invented it? Where does it come from? How does it work? These questions are the best friends of curious people.

4. Don’t label something as boring. Whenever you label something as boring, you close one more door of possibilities. Curious people always see the door to an exciting new world to be left open for later.

5. See learning as something fun, not a burden. If you think of learning as something fun, you will naturally want to dig deeper. So look at life through the glasses of fun and excitement and enjoy the learning process..

6. Read diverse kinds of reading. Introduce yourself to the possibilities and excitement of the other worlds which may spark your interest to explore them further. One easy way to do this is through reading.

So here’s to becoming as curious as a cat and exploring the wonders that await you in this fantastic world. enjoy.

Donald LatumuahinaPersonal Development Writer

REPLACEMENT COST QUIZ

SWIMMING P OOL SAFETY

AN INGROUND POOL RETREAT

SAVING LAUNDRY ENERGY

Communication

The specific taste and texture of fruit reflects individual qualities of personality.Just find your favorite piece of summer fruit below to find out what makes you tick.

Mangoes You are a peaceful nurturer. You crave the mango’s consistently smooth texture that reveals you seek harmony and are diplomatic enough to resolve conflict with ease. You may be enviably serene, but you are also as charming as the mango is sweet.

Grapes You are an independent go-getter. a bite-sized fruit that you can eat on the go and have as little or as much as you want. Grapes really appeal to someone who dictates their own pace in life. You are ambitious and highly efficient.

Peaches You are an energetic people person. Super juicy and super messy, this mouth watering fruit appeals to you because you are unafraid of getting a little messy yourself. You are witty, dynamic and full of life.

Watermelon You are an open-minded thinker. With its crisp texture and burst of sweet juices, watermelon stimulates the senses. You are inquisitive and searching for nature. You are a true leader, open to different thoughts and ways of doing things.

Pineapple You are an adventurous chameleon. Sweet, tart and acidic, a pineapple is many things and attracts a complex individual. as contemplative as you are thrill seeking, you have as many facets to your personality. You seek adventure and more choices.

1. $1500 2. $5000 3. $10000 4. $15000 5. $2000 6. $75 7. $10-$15/lin.ft. 8. $15-$25/lin.ft. 9. $10-$20/lin.ft.

Whether you want an award winning creation or a simple retreat from life’s daily routine, careful planning for your inground pool will help you make the best decisions for your lifestyle and budget.

VINYL LINERSThis is the most popular type of inground pool. They are fully customizable in pool shape and size to suit any backyard. Liners are available in dozens of colors and patterns. They are well known as easy to maintain with a long lasting surface.

CONCRETECreativity is the hallmark of the concrete pool. Each one is a custom-built structure that will last a lifetime. Builders can fulfill a homeowner’s dream with creative designs and accents with glass or ceramic tile, plaster or paint.

FIBERGLASSOne-piece pools are made of fiberglass resins and finished with a non-pourous surface similar to that used on boats. Popular for their simplicity of construction, these pools are fabricated in a factory and shipped ready for installation. Although limited to sizes and shapes, these pools can be customized with colour and finishes. They work well in all soil conditions.

aN exCerPT frOm PIllar TO POST® HOme INfOrmaTION SerIeS. CONTaCT YOUr lOCal HOme INSPeCTOr fOr a fUll VerSION.

Olive oil is a kitchen staple in most homes, and it has more uses than you might think. Here are a few of them.

1. No more squeaky doors. Using a clean cloth, rub olive oil onto the hinges of your doors so they swing without a squeak!

2. Soften lips. Soothe chapped lips by rubbing olive oil directly on your lips, or make your own solid olive oil lip balm! Just mix one part olive oil and one part

beeswax, pour into an old glass pot and let harden in the fridge.

3. Shine stainless-steel appliances. Get rid of streaks and add shine to your fridge, oven, microwave and more by rubbing olive oil over the surface using a soft cloth; let sit one minute, then buff up a gorgeous gleam.

4. Remove sticky marks. Can’t get the price stickers off a glass surface? Gently rub the area with olive oil on a clean cloth. The oil will break down the glue, leaving the glass spotless.

5. Get paint out of your hair. Tackling a paint job and get stray splatters in your hair? Dab a cotton ball with a little olive oil and run it through your hair before you shampoo. It’ll lift the paint right off.

There is a common theme to these accidents: • The child was supervised by one or both parents • 69% of children were not expected to be at the pool• 77% of the accident victims were missing for 5 minutes or less

Here is what you can learn from these statistics• Young children and toddlers move faster than you think. Drowning and near drowning can happen in an instant.• Swimming pool drownings are silent. You will not hear a call for help. • These accidents are preventable.

BarriersThe consensus among experts is that the best way to improve these statistics is through construction and maintenance of effective barriers to prevent access to the pool area. The barrier should be continuous around the pool. The barrier should prevent a child from climbing over, crawling under or passing through. Shrubs are not an acceptable barrier.

1. pump/filter $1500 $1800 $2500

2. hot tub fiberglass $2000 $5000 $3500

3. pool-vinyl lined (16 ft. X 40 ft.) $6500 $7500 $10000

4. pool-concrete lined (16 ft X 40 ft.) $15000 $25000 $32000

5. pool heater $1875 $2000 $2500

6. reset post in concrete $75 $85 $95

7. chain - link (4 ft.) $10-$15/lin.ft. $15-$25/lin.ft $25-$30/lin.ft.

8. wood - cedar (5 ft.) $10-$15/lin.ft. $15-$25/lin.ft $25-$30/lin.ft.

9. wood - presure treated (5 ft.) $10-$15/lin.ft. $10-$20/lin.ft. $20-$25/lin.ft..

Guess the average cost to replace the following components.

SW I M M I N G P O O L / H OT T U B / F E N C I N G

CONTaCT YOUr HOme INSPeCTOr fOr a fUll VerSION Of OUr “reSIDeNTIal CONSTrUCTION aND remODelING eSTImaTeS”.

Here are a few things to consider:Door From House to Pool AreaThis door should have an alarm out of a child’s reach that sounds immediately when the door is opened.

GatesThe gate to the pool area should be out of a child’s reach, self closing, self latching with a locking mechanism. The gate should open out from the pool area so that a toddler leaning on an ‘almost latched’ gate will close the gate.

Barrier HeightThe barrier (fence) should be at least 48 inches high. look for anything that could negate the height of the barrier such as a bench, storage bin or tree next to the barrier. The barrier should come to within 4 inches of the ground in all areas otherwise a child could squeeze under. for example, the standard chain link fence is too easy to climb.

Vertical MembersVertical members of a fence should be spaced close enough together to prevent a child from squeezing through. four inches is the maximum opening size.

Pool Safety Coversa power safety cover can be used to increase the safety of the pool. When in place, these covers will prevent kids from falling into an unattended pool. These are not standard pool covers. They are designed specifically for this purpose.

Educate YourselfThe suggestions above will simply stack the odds in your favor. educate all people involved with caring for your children about the dangers. learn cardio pulmonary resuscitation (CPr).

Do your laundry for $200 less!

Stop hundreds of dollars from being washed away in your laundry room every year! Simply follow these super-easy tricks that’ll cut your energy bill, reduce water use and save you money—while still getting your clothes sparkling fresh and clean!

1. Save $100 a year by halving your detergentSurprise! laundry detergent may help remove stains and scent your clothes, but it’s not the main reason they get clean. The actual cleaning is done by your washer’s agitator and by the clothes rubbing against each other, which loosens dirt. That’s why experts say you can use half the detergent and still get fresh, clean clothes.2. Save $40 a year by using cool waterIt’s a fact: Warm water doesn’t make clothes any cleaner than cool water. But there is a big difference when it comes to our energy bill—around 90% of the energy used by your washer goes to heat the water! Skip the heat, and you’ll snag cool savings.3. Save $30 a year with full loadsThe average home uses 3,400 fewer gallons of water a year when they wash full loads instead of smaller ones, says the U.S. Department of energy.4. Save $40 a year by cleaning the lint trapCleaning the lint trap after every use reduces your electric bill by cutting 15 minutes off your dryer time! This improves air circulation so your clothes are exposed to more heat, making them dry faster.

Every year, hundreds of children drown or nearly drown in residential swimming pools.

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has a strategic goal to reduce the rate of drowning of children under age 5 by 10% over the next 10 years.

SUMMER FRUIT

at home tips & Tricks

INSPECTION INSIGHTS

1¼” max. or Slats

REPLACEMENT COST QUIZ

SWIMMING P OOL SAFETY

AN INGROUND POOL RETREAT

SAVING LAUNDRY ENERGY

Communication

The specific taste and texture of fruit reflects individual qualities of personality.Just find your favorite piece of summer fruit below to find out what makes you tick.

Mangoes You are a peaceful nurturer. You crave the mango’s consistently smooth texture that reveals you seek harmony and are diplomatic enough to resolve conflict with ease. You may be enviably serene, but you are also as charming as the mango is sweet.

Grapes You are an independent go-getter. a bite-sized fruit that you can eat on the go and have as little or as much as you want. Grapes really appeal to someone who dictates their own pace in life. You are ambitious and highly efficient.

Peaches You are an energetic people person. Super juicy and super messy, this mouth watering fruit appeals to you because you are unafraid of getting a little messy yourself. You are witty, dynamic and full of life.

Watermelon You are an open-minded thinker. With its crisp texture and burst of sweet juices, watermelon stimulates the senses. You are inquisitive and searching for nature. You are a true leader, open to different thoughts and ways of doing things.

Pineapple You are an adventurous chameleon. Sweet, tart and acidic, a pineapple is many things and attracts a complex individual. as contemplative as you are thrill seeking, you have as many facets to your personality. You seek adventure and more choices.

1. $1500 2. $5000 3. $10000 4. $15000 5. $2000 6. $75 7. $10-$15/lin.ft. 8. $15-$25/lin.ft. 9. $10-$20/lin.ft.

Whether you want an award winning creation or a simple retreat from life’s daily routine, careful planning for your inground pool will help you make the best decisions for your lifestyle and budget.

VINYL LINERSThis is the most popular type of inground pool. They are fully customizable in pool shape and size to suit any backyard. Liners are available in dozens of colors and patterns. They are well known as easy to maintain with a long lasting surface.

CONCRETECreativity is the hallmark of the concrete pool. Each one is a custom-built structure that will last a lifetime. Builders can fulfill a homeowner’s dream with creative designs and accents with glass or ceramic tile, plaster or paint.

FIBERGLASSOne-piece pools are made of fiberglass resins and finished with a non-pourous surface similar to that used on boats. Popular for their simplicity of construction, these pools are fabricated in a factory and shipped ready for installation. Although limited to sizes and shapes, these pools can be customized with colour and finishes. They work well in all soil conditions.

aN exCerPT frOm PIllar TO POST® HOme INfOrmaTION SerIeS. CONTaCT YOUr lOCal HOme INSPeCTOr fOr a fUll VerSION.

Olive oil is a kitchen staple in most homes, and it has more uses than you might think. Here are a few of them.

1. No more squeaky doors. Using a clean cloth, rub olive oil onto the hinges of your doors so they swing without a squeak!

2. Soften lips. Soothe chapped lips by rubbing olive oil directly on your lips, or make your own solid olive oil lip balm! Just mix one part olive oil and one part

beeswax, pour into an old glass pot and let harden in the fridge.

3. Shine stainless-steel appliances. Get rid of streaks and add shine to your fridge, oven, microwave and more by rubbing olive oil over the surface using a soft cloth; let sit one minute, then buff up a gorgeous gleam.

4. Remove sticky marks. Can’t get the price stickers off a glass surface? Gently rub the area with olive oil on a clean cloth. The oil will break down the glue, leaving the glass spotless.

5. Get paint out of your hair. Tackling a paint job and get stray splatters in your hair? Dab a cotton ball with a little olive oil and run it through your hair before you shampoo. It’ll lift the paint right off.

There is a common theme to these accidents: • The child was supervised by one or both parents • 69% of children were not expected to be at the pool• 77% of the accident victims were missing for 5 minutes or less

Here is what you can learn from these statistics• Young children and toddlers move faster than you think. Drowning and near drowning can happen in an instant.• Swimming pool drownings are silent. You will not hear a call for help. • These accidents are preventable.

BarriersThe consensus among experts is that the best way to improve these statistics is through construction and maintenance of effective barriers to prevent access to the pool area. The barrier should be continuous around the pool. The barrier should prevent a child from climbing over, crawling under or passing through. Shrubs are not an acceptable barrier.

1. pump/filter $1500 $1800 $2500

2. hot tub fiberglass $2000 $5000 $3500

3. pool-vinyl lined (16 ft. X 40 ft.) $6500 $7500 $10000

4. pool-concrete lined (16 ft X 40 ft.) $15000 $25000 $32000

5. pool heater $1875 $2000 $2500

6. reset post in concrete $75 $85 $95

7. chain - link (4 ft.) $10-$15/lin.ft. $15-$25/lin.ft $25-$30/lin.ft.

8. wood - cedar (5 ft.) $10-$15/lin.ft. $15-$25/lin.ft $25-$30/lin.ft.

9. wood - presure treated (5 ft.) $10-$15/lin.ft. $10-$20/lin.ft. $20-$25/lin.ft..

Guess the average cost to replace the following components.

SW I M M I N G P O O L / H OT T U B / F E N C I N G

CONTaCT YOUr HOme INSPeCTOr fOr a fUll VerSION Of OUr “reSIDeNTIal CONSTrUCTION aND remODelING eSTImaTeS”.

Here are a few things to consider:Door From House to Pool AreaThis door should have an alarm out of a child’s reach that sounds immediately when the door is opened.

GatesThe gate to the pool area should be out of a child’s reach, self closing, self latching with a locking mechanism. The gate should open out from the pool area so that a toddler leaning on an ‘almost latched’ gate will close the gate.

Barrier HeightThe barrier (fence) should be at least 48 inches high. look for anything that could negate the height of the barrier such as a bench, storage bin or tree next to the barrier. The barrier should come to within 4 inches of the ground in all areas otherwise a child could squeeze under. for example, the standard chain link fence is too easy to climb.

Vertical MembersVertical members of a fence should be spaced close enough together to prevent a child from squeezing through. four inches is the maximum opening size.

Pool Safety Coversa power safety cover can be used to increase the safety of the pool. When in place, these covers will prevent kids from falling into an unattended pool. These are not standard pool covers. They are designed specifically for this purpose.

Educate YourselfThe suggestions above will simply stack the odds in your favor. educate all people involved with caring for your children about the dangers. learn cardio pulmonary resuscitation (CPr).

Do your laundry for $200 less!

Stop hundreds of dollars from being washed away in your laundry room every year! Simply follow these super-easy tricks that’ll cut your energy bill, reduce water use and save you money—while still getting your clothes sparkling fresh and clean!

1. Save $100 a year by halving your detergentSurprise! laundry detergent may help remove stains and scent your clothes, but it’s not the main reason they get clean. The actual cleaning is done by your washer’s agitator and by the clothes rubbing against each other, which loosens dirt. That’s why experts say you can use half the detergent and still get fresh, clean clothes.2. Save $40 a year by using cool waterIt’s a fact: Warm water doesn’t make clothes any cleaner than cool water. But there is a big difference when it comes to our energy bill—around 90% of the energy used by your washer goes to heat the water! Skip the heat, and you’ll snag cool savings.3. Save $30 a year with full loadsThe average home uses 3,400 fewer gallons of water a year when they wash full loads instead of smaller ones, says the U.S. Department of energy.4. Save $40 a year by cleaning the lint trapCleaning the lint trap after every use reduces your electric bill by cutting 15 minutes off your dryer time! This improves air circulation so your clothes are exposed to more heat, making them dry faster.

Every year, hundreds of children drown or nearly drown in residential swimming pools.

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has a strategic goal to reduce the rate of drowning of children under age 5 by 10% over the next 10 years.

SUMMER FRUIT

at home tips & Tricks

INSPECTION INSIGHTS

1¼” max. or Slats

Serving home buyers, home sellers, homeowners and real estate professionals across North America.Serving home buyers, home sellers, homeowners and real estate professionals across North America.

M O T I V A T I O N

NEW POOL OWNERS CONSIDERATIONS

Sure, it’s your haven, but home is also where the most accidents happen, make your home accident-proof with these simple tips:

Prevent a kitchen fire… by carrying a wooden spoon. It’s easy for the kids or the phone to distract you when you’re cooking. Keeping a spoon with you reminds you to check what’s on the stove.

Make stairs trip-proof… with paint! We often overlook the bottom basement step, especially when carrying laundry. The easy fix is to paint the bottom step white to make it more visible.

Avoid cuts… by turning knives upside down. One of the most common ways people get cut is by stabbing themselves while unloading the dishwasher. The easy fix is to load them with the point down. The alternate fix is to hand wash them and put them away before any one can get hurt.

Prevent ladder falls… with your belt. Use your belt to measure how high to climb. When your belt buckle is even with the top step, you’ve gone as high as you should. Otherwise, you could throw the ladder off balance, causing it to topple.

Do you have children at home… Think about your children crawling around your home on your hands and knees. Older children might try to climb shelves, or pull pots and pans off stovetops and run around. Kids explore their everyday environments, so it’s crucial to check things out from their perspective to make sure your home is safe. No matter what their age.

Buckle up before you leave the drivewayCar accidents are twice as likely to happen close to home as on the highway.

If you would like to use any of this content, please contact the Pillar To Post® marketing department.

CONTACT PILLAR TO POST® TO SCHEDULE YOUR HOME INSPECTION

PIllar TO POST®

HOme INfOrmaTION SerIeS

MOTIVATIONAL QUOTES

Thorton wilder

“Money is like manure; it’s not worth a thing unless it’s spread aroundencouraging young things to grow.”

Why Pillar to Post®?

WE WORK WITH YOU

Pillar To Post® is North America’s leading home inspection company. We are committed to quality in the service we provide to real estate professionals, home buyers and sellers. Our training, reporting and professionalism are second to none in the industry.

Our goal is to enable you to have confidence in the home buying decision and transaction process. The inspection provides an excellent opportunity to gain in-depth knowledge about the home. During the inspection, we will point out and discuss areas of concern regarding the property. We then provide a detailed, unbiased report with all this information.

Copyright Pillar To Post® 2011Reproduction prohibited unless authorized

(800) 294-5591pillartopost.com

VOL 11 NUMBER 3

1. The cost of your new pool. Think about things like the cost of installation, pool chemicals and the implements and accessories to maintain your pool. Don’t forget extra landscaping and lighting. Consider the extra property taxes, the assembly of a mandatory fence and other safety features.

2. How much pool insurance will be and if you’ll need it. If it’s not already covered, you’ll have to take out insurance on your pool to protect yourself and your investment.

3. Your new pool’s construction costs and methods. You’ll need to find an accredited pool contractor with a history of good work. ask for references from past pool customers. Get several price quotes from different contractors.

4. The ins and outs of spring pool opening. Some people open the pool themselves and others hire a company to do it for them. Whatever you choose, you should make a checklist of what to do, to avoid running into problems down the road.

Pools are the ultimate in summer fun, so get ready to dive into being an informed pool owner.

S A F E T Y S E N S EAccident-proof your home

H O U S E W A T C H M A I N T E N A N C E

THE IMPORTANCE OF CURIOSITY Curiosity is an important trait of a genius. I don’t think you can find an intellectual giant who is not a curious person. Thomas edison, leonardo da Vinci, albert einstein, richard feynman, they are all curious characters.

But why is curiosity so important? Here are four reasons:

1. It makes your mind active instead of passive Curious people always ask questions and search for answers in their active minds. The mind is like a muscle which becomes stronger through continual exercise, the mental exercise caused by curiosity makes your mind stronger and stronger.

2. It makes your mind observant of new ideas When you are curious about something, your mind expects and anticipates new ideas related to it. Without curiosity, the ideas may pass right in front of you and yet you miss them because your mind is not prepared to recognize them.

3. It opens up new worlds and possibilities Curiosity will allow you to see new worlds and possibilities which are normally not visible. They are hidden behind the surface of normal life, and it takes a curious mind to look beneath the surface and discover.

4. It brings excitement into your life The life of curious people is far from boring. It’s neither dull nor routine. There are always new things that attract their attention. Curious people have an adventurous life.

Now, knowing the importance of curiosity, here are some tips to develop it:

1. Keep an open mind. Be open to learn, unlearn, and relearn. Some things you know and believe might be wrong, and you should be prepared to accept this possibility and change your mind.

2. Don’t take things as granted. If you just accept the world as it is without trying to dig deeper, you will certainly lose the ‘holy curiosity’. Try to dig deeper beneath the surface of what is around you.

3. Ask questions relentlessly. What is that? Why is it made that way? When was it made? Who invented it? Where does it come from? How does it work? These questions are the best friends of curious people.

4. Don’t label something as boring. Whenever you label something as boring, you close one more door of possibilities. Curious people always see the door to an exciting new world to be left open for later.

5. See learning as something fun, not a burden. If you think of learning as something fun, you will naturally want to dig deeper. So look at life through the glasses of fun and excitement and enjoy the learning process..

6. Read diverse kinds of reading. Introduce yourself to the possibilities and excitement of the other worlds which may spark your interest to explore them further. One easy way to do this is through reading.

So here’s to becoming as curious as a cat and exploring the wonders that await you in this fantastic world. enjoy.

Donald LatumuahinaPersonal Development Writer