Open-Mindedness

Open-Mindedness is the ability and willingness to form and revise our views, impartially and objectively in the light of available evidence and argument. It is our ability to remain non-judgmental and have a permissive outlook that regards all ideas as equally worthy. It prevents us from making hasty judgements and fosters intellectual curiosity and an appreciation of diversity.

Open-Mindedness helps us seek feedback from external sources and be willing to look within and self-analyze, and also seek out assistance for perceived flaws.

Open-Mindedness in Action The person will be able to:

• Adapt willingly and easily to change, both positive and negative.
• Accept feedback on self from others.
• Accept others’ perspectives.
• Accept and appreciate differences in others.
• Appreciate new aesthetic, cultural or intellectual experiences.
• Accept both past and present circumstances or feelings in life.
• Experiment with new technology.
• Experiment with unfamiliar and uncertain situations.
• Explore new and unfamiliar ideas and experiences, without personal opinion or judgement.