The document discusses signs of close-mindedness such as generalizing groups, being judgemental, enjoying pointing out flaws in others, disliking new ideas, and insisting on always being right. It then provides tips for becoming more open-minded such as exploring the unknown, avoiding assumptions, learning multiple perspectives, thinking positively, taking up new hobbies, educating oneself, traveling, asking questions, and recognizing the benefits of open-mindedness like unlimited thoughts and improved problem solving. The summary quote from Albert Einstein emphasizes that intelligence is measured by one's ability to change one's viewpoints.

1. OPEN-MINDEDNESS

2. SIGNS OF CLOSE-
MINDEDNESS
Source: https://my.wealthyaffiliate.com/oldmcseguy/blog/top-10-signs-youre-a-narrow-minded-person
By: Jay Clark from Wealthy Affiliate

3. Close-minded
person generalizes
everything
Source: https://www.slideshare.net/arminwisselink/icc-lesson-stereotypes
If they see a couple of
rude people in a group,
they will generalize all
the people in that group
are rude.
Generalization can
inhibit further thought.

4. Close-minded
people are
judgemental.
Source: https://sweetlysavedsista.wordpress.com/2015/09/12/dont-jump-to-conclusion/
They skip to conclusion
or preconceived ideas
without legitimate
reasons.
Being judgemental will
limit yourself in the
experiences to which
you are exposed.

5. Close-minded
people enjoy
pinpointing the
shortcomings.
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Blaming others can
contribute to feeling of
helplessness,
powerlessness, anger,
and depression as well.

6. Close-minded
people does not
like new ideas.
They are unwilling to
expose themselves to
new opinions even if
they are based from
facts.
They see change as
inherently negative and
they are unable to move
forward.

7. Close-minded
people are
obsessed of being
always right.
They are unwilling to
admit that their
opinions, ideas, or ways
of doing things are
flawed.
They may be difficult to
talk and they get angry
quickly.

8. How To Have An
Open Mind
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By: Forbes, Medium.com, HBR.org

9. Explore the
unknown.
Source: https://www.optimuslearningservices.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Training-for-unknown-unkowns.png
Embrace something
that is foreign to you.
You can try different
route or try something
new.
Try to get out of your
comfort zone.

10. Avoid assumptions.
Don't form any negative
opinions on things you
have never tried.
If there is no evidence
to prove, you should try
things yourself before
you say anything.
Hearing other's opinion
is not a form of
confirmation.

11. Learn to examine situation in
multiple perspective.
Source: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/e/e5/Point_of_view_bias.jpg
You may think that your way
is the best way, but you
should listen to some
arguments from the other side
to see what the other people
are saying.
You may find that they may
have some good ideas of their
own.

12. Always think more positive than
negative.
You can always find good in almost all
situation even bad situations.
Most people stay away from problems.
If you have an open mind, you see
problems as an opportunity rather than a
bad thing.
Source: http://www.mcqw.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/Problems-to-Opportunities.jpg

13. Try a new hobby.
Source: https://404store.com/2017/05/06/teen-new-hobby-guitar.jpg
Try something you have not
tried before.
Learn a foreign language.
Your new hobby may turn into
a passion and will change the
way you look at the world.

14. Educate yourself.
Source: https://blog.toggl.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/educate-yourself-carreer.jpg
You have to broaden your
horizon any way you can by
going to school or reading
books.
Being educated will make you
more informed and less likely
to form close minded
opinions.

15. Travel as much as
you can.
Source: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/content/dam/Travel/2016/October/venice-tourists-AP-TRAVEL.jpg?imwidth=450
You should make a habit of
traveling if you have the
budget.
If you cannot afford to travel,
watch Travel Channel or
National Geographics so you
can see how people live in
other countries.

16. Ask a lot of questions.
Source: https://askabiologist.asu.edu/sites/default/files/assets/contacts/question-header-2.jpeg
Don't be that know-it-all person.
Surround yourself with people smarter
than you and ask a lot of questions.
You will be amazed by how much you will
learn.

17. Benefits of Open-Mindedness
● Unlimited thoughts
● Strengthens yourself
● Higher confidence
● You will have more fun
● Easier to solve problems
● Improve leadership
● Higher tolerance level
● Higher energy
● You will be smarter

18. Summary
“The measure of
intelligence is the ability
to change"
-Albert Einstein.
Source: https://www.carew.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/albert-einstein.jpg