I think once they get to exercise it, sometimes they become more open to the advice at the end. One of the other ideas that I thought was so great was to invite kids to do multiple drafts of things. And she got excited about all the things she could rethink. She ended up voluntarily doing five drafts and was that much prouder of the fifth one than she would have been at the first. That's exactly what this idea of like sitting down with our kids, it was eye opening.
One thing that can hold us back from becoming better versions of ourselves is when we stubbornly cling to old beliefs and ways of thinking. So, for the second installment of our New Year’s guide to the science of change, Maya handpicks an interview from the archives with Adam Grant, psychologist and author of the book “Think Again: The Power of Knowing What You Don’t Know.” Adam gives us strategies for cultivating a more open mind. Plus, Maya and Adam debate the merits of imposter syndrome and the importance of revisiting our fundamental beliefs about the world, not just our opinions. As always, we’d love to hear which insights resonate most with you. You can connect with Maya on Instagram at @drmayashankar.
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