I imagine you get lots of emails from people who've read your books. Can you share any of the best change stories that you might have read? Yeah. I actually got a great email last week. Let me pull it up because it was so powerful that I need to read a line from it. He said, the young man immediately voiced his concerns about the vaccines and how he's heard some pretty scary things about what they can do to us. And I'm grateful that I responded to his stance on vaccines in a way that not only possibly opened his mind, but more importantly made him feel seen and heard.
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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