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Rethinking for Excellence in Your Education

Have you ever been so sure about something, only to realize later that you were wrong? Or maybe you’ve held onto an idea for so long, even though it wasn’t helping you grow? We all do this sometimes. But what if there’s a better way? What if, instead of clinging to what you’ve always known, you could allow yourself the freedom to think again? Adam Grant, in his book Think Again, offers a great message on how important it is to rethink our ideas and decisions in our educational journey. Let’s consider how this can help you achieve excellence at IBSUniversity and in life.

Rethinking involves more than just being unsure or frequently changing your mind; it means being open to new ideas and making adjustments when needed. Adam Grant talks about the power of being flexible with our thinking. Instead of stubbornly sticking to one way of doing things, we should value curiosity, humility, and the willingness to change when we learn something new.

In education, this means being open to new ways of learning, even if you’ve always done things a certain way. If you believe ‘you’re not good’ at something, like math or writing, or any other subject, rethinking and unlearning that belief can make a big difference. Perhaps you just haven’t found the right method yet. Through curiosity and trying new ways of learning, you can improve in areas you once struggled with.

It’s easy to fall into the trap of old thinking patterns. However, growth occurs when you challenge those habits and engage new approaches. It helps you realize that there’s always room for improvement.

For example, if you don’t understand a subject or get a bad grade, instead of giving up or blaming yourself, you can question your strategy and change it. Maybe you need to ask for help, try a different study technique, or take more time to practice. When you think again, you will discover solutions you might never have considered.

When we reconsider our mistakes or challenges, we can also learn from them. Rather than viewing them as failures, they become our chance to learn and grow. Wisdom doesn’t come from always being right; it comes from being able to admit when you don’t know something and then try to learn more.

Grant’s idea that “knowing what we don’t know is wisdom” is key. When you recognize that you don’t have all the answers, you open yourself up to learning. This is a powerful tool in your education. No matter if you’re studying for exams, working on projects, or preparing for your future career, the ability to rethink and ask questions will always help you improve.

 IBSUniversity invites you to have the idea of being flexible with your thinking. When you consider your challenges, beliefs, and approaches again, you will see that you’re not just studying for grades—you’re learning how to be a wiser, more thoughtful person.

To read more about these ideas, check out Think Again by Adam Grant in the IBSUniversity Corporate Library Collection. There are several copies available for you to read.

Disclaimer: This blog is meant for motivational and educational purposes. Students and readers are encouraged to dive deeper into these ideas in the full book, Think Again by Adam Grant, to learn more about the power of rethinking.

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