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Benefits Of Being Open-Minded
- One is able to gain fresh insights on things that challenge their existing beliefs, expanding our knowledge pool.
- One gets opened up about new experiences and learns new things, eventually growing as a person.
- New ideas and experiences makes one a vibrant and mentally strong person.
- Open-minded people are generally more optimistic.
- One is able to push their boundaries and keep one’s mind engaged and fresh, as one becomes a flowing river instead of a stale pond.
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