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Creating, possessing and maintaining an open mind can be a double edged sword.
On the one hand, you’ve opened the window to what has been carefully planted there by you and others, safely undisturbed and secured for decades, possibly your entire life (traditions, belief systems, cultural training) and now afterwards you run the risk of having it fall out into the streets and vanishing.
You then station yourself in the position of replacing those long cherished values with what on the surface may be new age, exciting, filled with wonder info, yet underneath, laced with crippling poison all at the same time.
Viewer discretion is certainly advised.
Sometimes parental guidance too, even if you’re over thirty.
On the other hand, the great wonders of the earth, some of the brightest minds and some of the most intriguing people of different cultures and countries will expand your world in incredible ways if you are willing to keep your mind open.
Especially to change.
“The human body and mind are tremendous forces that are continually amazing scientists and society. Therefore, we have no choice but to keep an open mind as to what the human being can achieve.”… Evelyn Glennie
For those of you who have traveled to a foreign country, especially when you are young, and let’s keep it real, looking for adventure and romance, most likely you’ve had your life altered forever.
The possibilities for growth and the road less traveled to become the epitome of who you can be at an older age expands tremendously.
Even a great movie reviewer like Roger Ebert had his mind expanded back in 1981 when he reviewed the timeless classic Chariots of Fire.
Wikipedia shares, “Chariots of Fire is a 1981 British historical drama film. It tells the fact-based story of two athletes in the 1924 Olympics: Eric Liddell, a devout Scottish Christian who runs for the glory of God, and Harold Abrahams, an English Jew who runs to overcome prejudice.
The film was conceived and produced by David Puttnam, written by Colin Welland, and directed by Hugh Hudson. It was nominated for seven Academy Awards and won four, including Best Picture and Best Screenplay. It is ranked 19th in the British Film Institute‘s list of Top 100 British films. The film is also notable for its memorable instrumental theme tune by Vangelis, who won the Academy Award for Best Original Score.”
Now listen to what Mr. Ebert shares in terms of having an open mind. “This is strange. I have no interest in running and am not a partisan in the British class system. Then why should I have been so deeply moved by “Chariots of Fire,” a British film that has running and class as its subjects? I’ve toyed with that question since I first saw this remarkable film in May 1981 at the Cannes Film Festival, and I believe the answer is rather simple: Like many great films, “Chariots of Fire” takes its nominal subjects as occasions for much larger statements about human nature.”
Very good.
Even brilliant minds can learn more if they are willing to keep in open mind.
In our global female grappling industry we have some of the greatest recruiters and trainers on the planet. Isamar Gutierrez out of the San Francisco Bay Area is one of them.
Watching her train some of the up and coming female grappling talent has been a joy to watch. Their progression of course was based upon their willingness to keep an open mind and listen to her instruction.
She has trained Poppy.
Wrestled and trained Olivia D’Angelo.
Grappled and mentored Penny Barber.
Battled and sent super star Daisy Ducati back to school.
All of the above videos can be found at http://grapplingstars.com/
The world is filled with talented women who, if we keep an open mind and listen, can teach us important life lessons, and expand our life experiences.
In our research we have found a female writer who shares some insights about keeping an open mind as you pace forward down life’s pathways.
Please enjoy.
Maximize Your Potential by Being Open Minded
By Dena Lynn
If you want to maximize your potential for success in business and in life, you’ve got to be open minded. Don’t limit yourself – there are so many great things that you can do and accomplish if you open yourself to the world and open your eyes to the things that are available for you.
Perhaps you’ve become accustomed to some routines and patterns. You only see things in black and white because you’ve gotten used to this kind of thinking – just more of the same. However, despite what you perceive as commonplace in your everyday life and environment, if you’re open minded, you’ll definitely see more and allow more. Don’t limit yourself to a small box and the small and ordinary ways of thinking.
Maximize your potential because you deserve more!
By limiting yourself, you’re assuming that nothing else is going to happen, nothing is going to change, and that you’re powerless. Do you ever think that way?
If you remain open minded to all of the possibilities in life, you’ll see that life is so much more than some small place – opportunities are abundant. So if you wish to maximize your potential and truly make the most out of the opportunities that come your way, you should learn how to think out of the box by following these tips:
- Rely on and trust yourself when making decisions. If you’ve become accustomed to relying on people for your actions, stop this practice. Instead, start making decisions for yourself. If you used to look up to someone for the things that you have to do, this is the time for you to take charge and take the lead to maximize your potential. It’s now time for you to go out of your comfort zone and get out of your box.
- Question things. Who said that you must accept things as they are? If something confuses you or you don’t understand what’s going on, don’t hesitate to question it. If your ignorance and innocence is limiting your reach, it’s especially important to remember to be open minded – spread your arms and your mind to widen your reach.
- Learn to think beyond what is in front of you. When you deal with things, always view it not just in relation to what you have at the moment, but also to what it could bring for your future that could potentially help you maximize your potential. You need to understand that everything is connected, and your power to anticipate and think ahead, can and will make wonders for you.
Maximize your potential because you can!
- Feel free to make mistakes. It’s nice to take risks from time to time. If you’re too frightened to move out of your box because you’re afraid of making mistakes, you will never get to see what’s outside. You may trip and you may fall. Don’t worry about making a mistake. Instead, think of what you’ll do when you get where you want to go.
- Let other people inspire you. If you cannot see yourself going out of the box, then try to visualize yourself through other people’s lives. Study other people’s achievements and marvel at what they have accomplished. Let their achievements inspire you to achieve more for yourself. Believe that if they were able to do it, you can do it for yourself as well.
- Continue learning. Explore other things that you’ve not tried before. Go places, try new adventures, learn and feed on your zest for knowledge because these things will broaden your horizon and allow you to go beyond what most people expect of you.
Open minded people have the greatest power to maximize their potential. It’s all about thinking differently – getting out of the box that limits you. It’s completely up to you. As you encounter people and discover programs that promise to help you maximize your potential, keep in mind that it’s your responsibility to take action. Take what you’re learning and make it your own. Your ultimate success depends on it!
Dena Lynn helps frustrated home based business entrepreneurs get off the cycle of overwhelm and create clear solutions so they can start building their business like the Warrior they are – see profits faster, and TRIUMPH in business & in life. Visit Dena Lynn at http://dena-lynn.com.
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