The Self-Transforming Mind

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Our ability to grow and develop our potential is a life-long process. Neuroscientists and social scientists have shown that individuals can continually expand their mental capacity throughout their lives.

Two researchers/authors, Robert Kegan and Lisa Lahey, have identified 3 developmental stages for adult thinking:

1.  Socialized mind: People whose minds are shaped by those around them.  What they say and think is strongly influenced by outside sources. These are people with ‘go with the flow’ mindsets. They conform and are dependent on others for direction and values.

2. Self-authoring mind: Those who develop their own internal compass to guide them. Their sense of self is aligned with their beliefs, principles, and values.  People who are achievers and independent. The people who believe if you stand for nothing, you’ll fall for anything.

3. Self-transforming mind: The most developed and transformed minds are people who who have their own ideology. but they are able to step back from their own point of view and see how to connect with those of opposing views. These people are more likely to form coalitions that can transform a family, community, nation. This ability requires humility and courage.

Our ability to succeed is directly related to how we think.  Whether you are working in business, government, medicine, etc., it’s important to be aware of your mindset and continually work towards the self-transforming mind.

 

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