I agree that having a beginner’s mind is key to progressing. As we approach things with an open mind we open up many more opportunities for ourselves.

Thanks for your gracious comments.
Michael

To focus on starting fresh and being open to new things, both with your new computer and with your new job brings to mind a concept I have learned from studying a little zen buddhism.

That concept is “having a beginner’s mind.” meaning, whenever we start something new, for the first time as a beginner, if we approach our new experience with an open mind, we tend to do very well, we see things from a fresh perspective, and even experience what is commonly referred to as “beginner’s luck.”

Even more importantly, someone who approaches whatever they do with a “beginner’s mind,” whether they are very experienced in the subject matter or not can begin to see things with a new set of eyes, and see new things in the same old stuff, which invariably takes you to a new level of understanding and performance.

I think you, Mike, are a great example of someone who approaches things with a “beginner’s mind.” Great post.

Ross
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