This Is Only for the Open-Minded
People have a hard time dealing with information that contradicts what they think. In fact, it’s not unusual for people to completely ignore (sometimes unintentionally) anything that challenges their beliefs. Most folks only seek information that validates what they want to think and believe.
Being open-minded is a master ability. It’s one of the keys to self-development and embracing diversity.
Unfortunately, genuine open-mindedness is a rare thing.
Once somebody thinks something negative about a person or an entire group of people it seems like he can find all the evidence in the world to prove it, but none to refute it.
Chauvinist.
Racist.
Bigot.
Once somebody thinks you (or he) can’t do or be something, he can come up with all the evidence in the world to prove that it’s impossible, but none to prove that it is possible.
Pessimist.
Doubter.
Hater.
Million-Dollar Question:
How open-minded are you…really?
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