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Curiosity and the Beginner’s Mind

Monday, August 19, 2019

“In the beginner’s mind there are many possibilities; in the expert’s mind there are few.”  —  Shunryu Suzuki


Think about something you consider yourself to be an expert in. When that particular topic comes up, you are confident that you know just what to do without even having to think about it. It’s a great feeling. And surely, it’s good to be relied upon to use your expertise to solve problems, create strategies, or design solutions.

Contrast that with

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