Nowadays the society is getting more and more open. Therefore people are getting more open minded too. Keeping an open mind allows for growth by learning from mistakes, participating more and interacting more.
First of all, keeping an open mind can make a person to learn from his or her mistakes easier. For example, when a person did something wrong in his work and if he has an open mind, he will listen and admit it. He will not think that people will look down on him. In fact, he might be able to do better next time. The person also wouldn't mind asking people younger than him. For example, manager asking a young man about the computer stuff.
Secondly, keeping an open mind can make a person to participate more. An open minded person is usually more active and doesn't mind trying new things. The person will try sports like ski, sky diving, etc. He will not afraid of losing. Participating more can also help a person to have more self-confidence. For example, when a student is very active in class in terms of answering the teacher's questions he is also building up his self-confidence.
Last but not least, an open minded person is easier to interact with. When a person is easier to interact with, he can grow intellectually. For example, a man telling a lady about a place that she has not been to. The lady will learn more about that place. In another example, in a conversation among a few people, they are actually exchanging ideas and this can help them to know and aware of more things.
An open minded person is usually happier and has fewer worries. Therefore an open minded person can have a relax and healthy life without much worries.
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