Advantages of flexible thinking

Cognitive flexibility makes people smarter, which cannot be reflected in IQ tests.

• Research shows that successful entrepreneurs are more cognitively flexible than managers of a similar age and IQ.
• Flexible thinking can prevent biases, such as confirmation bias.
• Cognitive flexibility is related to greater resilience to negative life events and a better quality of life.
• Cognitive flexibility is closely related to the ability to understand the emotions, thoughts, and intentions of others.