how to have a beautiful mind by edward de bono

How to have a beautiful mind ?

Author• Edward De Bono is a leading authority in

the field of creative thinking and the direct teaching as skill.

• Edward De Bono’s methods are simple but powerful.

• He is the originator of “parallel thinking” and six “thinking hats”.

• He has written 67 books with translations into into 37 languages.

Introduction• Great physical beauty with a boring mind

is boring. You might get attention but you will never keep that attention.

• The beautiful mind is a mind that can be appreciated by others.

• The beauty of your mind shows in your conversation.

How to be interesting ?• The first rule to talk about what you

are good at and what interests you.

• Practice simple exercises to develop your ability to create interest.

• Finding and making connections links matters together and generates interest.

How to differ?• Judgment

• Personal preference

• Knowledge

• Values

• Perception

How to listen?

• Impatience

• Notice

• Repeat back

• Questions

Emotions and feelings

• Without emotions and feelings a person can not make decisions or choices.

• Emotions and feelings are our way of linking our values to the situation.

• The inability to notice our true feelings leaves us at their mercy.

Values• Values determine what we like or do not

like, values determine our choices and decisions.

• Values are religious, social and cultural and should operate in all context.

• Values are not changed by circumstance.

Forms of values

• Personal values

• Quality values

• Innovation values

• Negative values

Interruption• Interruptions are rude and break

the flow of what is been said.

• Interruptions are often ‘ego-driven'. Someone wants to be noticed or feel important.

• Interruption may express doubts.

Types of interruptions

• My turn

• Ego interruptions

• Challenge interruptions

• Doubts

Attitude• Attitude is very much related to

self-image.

• The learner attitude always seeks to learn something new.

• The fun attitude sees conversation as entertainment.

Types of attitude

• The battle attitude

• The ego power game

• The learner attitude

• The fun attitude

Conclusion• A beautiful body and a beautiful face

without a beautiful mind can be boring.

• Anyone can develop a beautiful mind if he or she sets out to do so.

• The use of your mind in conversation and discussion should be enjoyable.

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