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The Difference Between Open-Minded and Closed-Minded People
QUESTIONS TO TEST YOUR “INTELLECTUAL HUMILITY” Do I tend to think more like a soldier or a scout? A soldier’s job is to defend, while a scout’s purpose is to explore and discover. Would I rather be right, or would I rather understand? If you place too much importance on being right, it can put you in “defense” mode and close off learning and unders
... See moreWarren Berger • The Book of Beautiful Questions: The Powerful Questions That Will Help You Decide, Create, Connect, and Lead
In other words, I just want to be right—I don’t care if the right answer comes from me. So I learned to be radically open-minded to allow others to point out what I might be missing. I saw that the only way I could succeed would be to: 1. Seek out the smartest people who disagreed with me so I could try to understand their reasoning. 2. Know when n
... See moreRay Dalio • Principles: Life and Work
make a point of reading material you do not necessarily agree with. Find a thoughtful person whoholds a view different than yours, and then read his or her case carefully. This contributes to being activelyopen-minded.