It isn’t necessary to agree with everything and everyone. You will want to be curious to understand more effectively why they think the way they do and how their thinking informs their actions. Then you will experience a favorable outcome for getting to know others as you want them to know you. Before long, you can let go of that baggage that no longer suits you.
You gain so much when you move from closed-minded thinking to openness. Liken it to opening the door to a whole new world of possibilities.
Nurturing the Openness Mindset
| Old Way of Thinking | Moving Toward |
| Remains in the “Box” | Expands the box by flexing Ideas |
| Lack of Imagination | Abundance of Creativity |
| Relies on What They’ve Been Taught | Curiosity for/about the Unknown |
| Limited to Concrete Concepts | Thinks in the Abstract; Embraces Possibilities |
| Sticks to the Tried and True | Pushes Boundaries; Takes Risks |
| Prefers to Stick with Like-Minded People | Embraces Diversity and the Gems that Follow |