Very little time goes by between my encounters with the request to keep an open mind. It has come to the point where I find myself wary of those who say it, and I wonder why they are asking me to keep ...

Keeping an open mind is less about having the right opinions and more about how you handle conversations, disagreements, and new information. Truly open-minded people aren't afraid of being challenged ...

Having an open mind gives individuals a unique look at the world. Instead of being stuck in their ways, they can adjust to anything life throws their way. They’re not married to one thing or the other ...

As is most everything in life, being open-minded is hard work. It actually takes conscientious effort. Like being charitable or becoming a violin virtuoso, it requires practice. One does not become ...

Who’s More Open-Minded? This question comes up a lot and often leads to dug-heeled arguments between people closed to the possibility that they’re closed-minded. I count eight popular but flawed tests ...

Changing an opinion after thinking the wrong way is hard. So is sticking to correct beliefs in the face of opposition. Both actions take courage. The challenge is knowing when to concede or dig in, ...

Accused of flip-flopping, the late economist John Maynard Keynes allegedly replied: “When the facts change, I change my mind. What do you do, sir?” Apocryphal or not, his rebuttal serves as a working ...

Have you ever felt like you can’t speak your mind in class or a social setting because you are afraid your friends and classmates will misunderstand and get angry at you? I certainly have. As a ...

My husband always has a dozen unanswered questions rattling around in his mind that cause him to research, dig deeper and find new ways to solve an old problem. I'm not as naturally curious and ...

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