Changing Your Mind
The hardest part of considering the opposite, as mentioned at the start of this chapter, is knowing when to do it. That’s because when we have a model of the world (and we all do), we don’t relate to it as our model of the world; we relate it to as reality. It’s like wearing a pair of contact lenses that change the way we see everything. At some po
... See moreAl Pittampalli • Persuadable: How Great Leaders Change Their Minds to Change the World
The first is to evalute the current state of your beliefs. In her podcast, Rationally Speaking, Galef often asks her guests the following questions: “What have you changed your mind about?” and “What do you think are the strongest arguments against your view?”
Polina Marinova Pompliano • Hidden Genius
The world is changing at a blistering rate. Are you willing to change with the times or are you rigid and set in your ways? Think about how your mindset may be helping or hurting your efforts.
Frank Sonnenberg • Listen to Your Conscience: That's Why You Have One
Be open to evolving, changing your mind when presented with new data or compelling views and insights. A step back from the wrong path is a step in the right direction.
Scott Galloway • The Algebra of Wealth: A Simple Formula for Success
“When you form an opinion, ask yourself what would have to happen to prove it false. Keep track of my views to see when you were right, when you were wrong, and how your thinking evolved.”
Adam Grant
If you’re like most people, you have no clue how other people see things and aren’t good at seeking to understand what they are thinking, because you’re too preoccupied with telling them what you yourself think is correct. In other words, you are closed-minded; you presume too much. This closed-mindedness is terribly costly; it causes you to miss o
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