Peter Thiel has a famous interview question that goes along the lines of: What important truth do you believe that few other people agree with?

I love this question and will dive into it in another post, but there’s a related question that I’ve been thinking a lot of lately.

What is something you’ve recently changed your mind on?

I love discussing perspective. And the more experience we have, the more dimensions our perspective has. And as this happens, our beliefs often shift.

The ability to change your mind on a subject is powerful. Depending on the topic, the ripple effects can be lasting. Because of this, our ego often pushes back. It pushes against not only our willingness to change but also our acceptance of others when they do.

Noticing this and overcoming the resistance to change is the first step towards real growth.