An African proverb explains why accepting mistakes and staying open to new ideas build wisdom, resilience and personal growth ...

Keeping an open mind is less about having the right opinions and more about how you handle conversations, disagreements, and new information. Truly open-minded people aren't afraid of being challenged ...

Very little time goes by between my encounters with the request to keep an open mind. It has come to the point where I find myself wary of those who say it, and I wonder why they are asking me to keep ...

Having an open mind gives individuals a unique look at the world. Instead of being stuck in their ways, they can adjust to anything life throws their way. They’re not married to one thing or the other ...

Changing an opinion after thinking the wrong way is hard. So is sticking to correct beliefs in the face of opposition. Both actions take courage. The challenge is knowing when to concede or dig in, ...

As is most everything in life, being open-minded is hard work. It actually takes conscientious effort. Like being charitable or becoming a violin virtuoso, it requires practice. One does not become ...

Who’s More Open-Minded? This question comes up a lot and often leads to dug-heeled arguments between people closed to the possibility that they’re closed-minded. I count eight popular but flawed tests ...

My husband always has a dozen unanswered questions rattling around in his mind that cause him to research, dig deeper and find new ways to solve an old problem. I'm not as naturally curious and ...

Since its launch in 1956, PBS' The Open Mind has brought on everyone from MLK to Gloria Steinem to Bernie Sanders - and there ...

'The Open Mind,' now celebrating its 70th year on the public airwaves, defies all the odds - by keeping its conversation serious, civil and gloriously egg-headed.

It’s natural to feel defensive or closed off when encountering a radical new idea — especially if you’re used to doing things a certain way or having your personal opinions reinforced by the people ...