Benefiting at work from Brain Based Insights

Wrong!!! True skeptism is always an open question: "How true is this, and what more is there?" Because true skeptics never settle for anything as the absolute truth, a true skeptic is always more open to other possiblilities. The only thing that is guaranteed to close limit the mind is belief. Once you truely believe in something, you never look beyond it. To look beyond, you must first wonder if there is something more, and that requires something other than belief--that requires doubt. Skeptics are the most open minded of all thinkers!

But we'd have to _believe_ you that "skeptics are the most open minded of all thinkers". ::mind implodes::

Great points ... and there is even a better discussion for cynicism at another post here -- as this one is more about questions that move your vision forward in ways that engage the brain in a new way. Interesting takes on an important theme -- and I think it also stirs another post on skepicism. Their is some wonderful new brain based research out on that one -- that would also interest you. Thanks for your thoughtful comment and for expanding the dialogue.

Good stuff Ellen. I saw this post on DIGG. I enjoyed the comments on DIGG as much as anything.

While skepticism may not be the opposite of curiosity, most skeptics I have met in business are not looking for solutions. Skeptism and challenging assumptions is important if it is on a path and purpose to find better solutions. Often it is not.

Curiosity seems to be coupled with hope. Skepticism with doubt. Both are useful in balance.

Hal, your posts and adventures give us hope and offer up curiosity ... and share refreshing solutions ... and that alone seems to be a bit of the "proof in the pudding" that the experts talk about here at the edge of mental adventure. Thanks! It's fun to be part of a community that 'pays their money and takes their chances!" Go for it -- I support you!

When you doubt --
Find out!
A challenge flows
beyond a digg!

Ellen -

Thanks for the great post! I am a big fan of asking questions to spark the brain... to stimulate conversation... and to create a sense of authentic connection.

You've asked some great questions here. Plus, I love that your challenge is a question in and of itself. You have me thinking, "What kind of questions stimulate my brain and get me thinking of new ideas and solutions?"

Keep 'em coming Ellen! Thanks!