2 Questions to Become More Open-Minded
There’s one problem in the world today that’s affecting our health. Mentally, emotionally, physically, and spiritually.
What is it?
Close-mindedness.
And the best way to make change is to be the change. Show people what the inversion looks like. Be the model.
Let’s give you tools right away. 2 questions you need to ask when entering a conversation with opposing sides:
How might this person be right?
What evidence do I have against my own argument?
"All models are wrong, some are useful." -George Box, British statistician
We need to be able to debate with an open mind, not just to further prove our own side of the argument. We're lost in our own biases.
If you need a little help consider the above questions which help you find evidence that the other person may be right.
Can you actively find evidence against your own side of the argument?
It is a discipline practiced in law school and should be applied by everyone, not just saved for future lawyers.
Challenge your beliefs, are they truly foundational to you and in alignment with where you want to go?
Or…
Were they absorbed somewhere in the world and you aren't sure why you hold the belief?
Something to think about this week.