#142: Why is it so Hard to be Open-Minded?

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Why do people struggle to let go of their ideas, when we see the evidence from De Mello, as to why we shouldn't?

• The role of insecurity, and how it exacerbates self-compromise
• Insecurity is not normally attached to reality — 'successfull' and 'famous' people are often still insecure
• People often look for the train ticket. https://withjoewehbe.com/2021/02/19/the-train-station/
• The more insecure you are, the more easily you are seduced by shiny objects
• The example of Einstein and physics
• Not being the person who says, 'this is the way'. There is no way.
• The wisest people I know give strong disclaimers on their own advice.