Break Away From Old Ideas
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Brian Tracy
Brian Tracy is CEO of Brian Tracy International, specializing in the training and development of individuals and organizations. Much of his self-help material is based on the works of other success training leaders such as Earl Nightingale, Jim Rohn and Denis Waitley. He launched the online Brian Tracy University primarily for entrepreneurs, business owners and sales professionals.
By Brian Tracy
Published on 04/24/2009
Highly creative people tend to have fluid, flexible, adaptive minds.
Here are three statements that creative people can make easily and
which you learn by regular practice. The first is simply, "I was wrong." Many people are so concerned with
being right that all their mental energy is consumed by stonewalling,
bluffing, blaming and denying.
Highly creative people tend to have fluid, flexible, adaptive minds.
Here are three statements that creative people can make easily and
which you learn by regular practice. The first is simply, "I was wrong." Many people are so concerned with
being right that all their mental energy is consumed by stonewalling,
bluffing, blaming and denying.Highly creative people tend to have fluid, flexible, adaptive minds.
Here are three statements that creative people can make easily and which you learn by regular practice.
Admit It When You Are Wrong
The first is simply, "I was wrong." Many people are so concerned with being right that all their mental energy is consumed by stonewalling, bluffing, blaming and denying.
If you're wrong, admit it and get on to the solution or the next step.
Face Up to Mistakes
Second, non-creative people think that it is a sign of weakness to say, "I made a mistake."
On the contrary, it is actually a sign of mental maturity, personal strength and individual character.
Remember, everybody makes mistakes every single day.
Be Flexible With New Information
The third statement that creative people use easily is, "I changed my mind."
It is amazing how many uncomfortable situations people get into and stay in because they are unwilling or afraid to admit that they've changed their minds.
Be Willing to Cut Your Losses
If you get new information or if you find that you feel differently about a previous decision, accept that you have changed your mind and don't let anyone or anything back you into a corner.
If a decision does not serve your best interests as you see them now, have the ego-strength and the courage to "cut your losses," to change your mind and then get on to better things.
Action Exercises
Here are two ways you can break out of narrow thinking patterns and become more creative.
First, be willing to admit that you are not perfect, you make mistakes, you are wrong on a regular basis.
This is a mark of intelligence and courage.
Second, with new information, be willing to change your mind.
Most of what you know about your business today will change completely in the coming years so be the first to recognize it.
Here are three statements that creative people can make easily and which you learn by regular practice.
Admit It When You Are Wrong
The first is simply, "I was wrong." Many people are so concerned with being right that all their mental energy is consumed by stonewalling, bluffing, blaming and denying.
If you're wrong, admit it and get on to the solution or the next step.
Face Up to Mistakes
Second, non-creative people think that it is a sign of weakness to say, "I made a mistake."
On the contrary, it is actually a sign of mental maturity, personal strength and individual character.
Remember, everybody makes mistakes every single day.
Be Flexible With New Information
The third statement that creative people use easily is, "I changed my mind."
It is amazing how many uncomfortable situations people get into and stay in because they are unwilling or afraid to admit that they've changed their minds.
Be Willing to Cut Your Losses
If you get new information or if you find that you feel differently about a previous decision, accept that you have changed your mind and don't let anyone or anything back you into a corner.
If a decision does not serve your best interests as you see them now, have the ego-strength and the courage to "cut your losses," to change your mind and then get on to better things.
Action Exercises
Here are two ways you can break out of narrow thinking patterns and become more creative.
First, be willing to admit that you are not perfect, you make mistakes, you are wrong on a regular basis.
This is a mark of intelligence and courage.
Second, with new information, be willing to change your mind.
Most of what you know about your business today will change completely in the coming years so be the first to recognize it.