Idea 19: The untrapped mind
The ‘untrapped mind’ is open enough to see many possibilities, humble enough to learn from anyone and everything, perceptive enough to see things as they really are, and wise enough to judge their true value.
Konosuke Matsushita, Japanese industrialist
A trap is a contrivance of some kind for catching animals so that they are prevented from moving. An untrapped mind is one that is free to move. It is ‘in the clear’. Matsushita identifies four of its qualities:
| Openness | Being responsive to a wide range of possibilities, new ideas, suggestions, and opportunities. |
| Humility | Being ready to learn from anyone, regardless of their status, and everything – failures and disappointments as well as successes. |
| Perception | Being able ... |
