Open Mind" is also in the group of works with outstanding circulation among the books participating in this year's nomination, showing the interest of readers in books on thinking development and personal cognitive abilities.
Open Mind" aims to help readers re-identifie their own way of thinking, thereby forming a habit of learning and absorbing new perspectives. The book raises a familiar but not easy-to-answer problem: People are often limited by existing thinking patterns. When these patterns are no longer suitable for the new context, changing perceptions becomes necessary for adaptation and development.
Through close analyses and examples, the book suggests how to broaden thinking selectively. Instead of encouraging unconditional acceptance of all perspectives, the work emphasizes building a "personal filter" - that is, the ability to analyze, select and evaluate information before receiving it. This is considered an important factor for broadening thinking not to become a chaotic process of receiving, especially in the context of increasingly rich and multi-dimensional information.
A notable point of "Open Mindset" is the approach of thinking as a skill that needs to be practiced continuously. The book argues that changing thinking does not happen in a short time, but requires a long-term process of observation, experimentation and adjustment. Readers are encouraged to create "space in the mind" - that is, rearrange old prejudices or views to have space to receive new ideas.
The concept of "thinking gap" is interpreted by the author as a preparation step before expanding awareness. It is not to completely erase what already exists, but to know how to selectively eliminate barriers that are no longer appropriate to create conditions for creativity and flexible reflexes. When there is enough space in thought, people will easily access different perspectives and make wiser decisions.
In addition to discussing changes in personal awareness, the book also links open-minded thinking with the ability to understand others. When people are willing to listen to different perspectives, social relationships also become more harmonious. Accordingly, open-minded thinking not only helps individuals develop but also contributes to building a more positive living and working environment.
Open Mind" is built with a structure of 4 main parts, guiding readers from self-recognition to applying new thinking to life. The first part focuses on observing and understanding each person's thinking patterns. The next parts expand to changing thinking habits, identifying personal potential and finding ways to take advantage of opportunities in the surrounding environment.
In each section, the book combines concept explanation and illustration with real-life situations. This presentation makes the content more accessible, while creating conditions for readers to apply the suggestions in the book to their studies, work and personal life.
Another highlight of the book is the connection between open thinking and humanistic thinking. The work argues that broadening perspectives not only serves the goal of personal development but also helps people understand and respect the differences of others. When the ability to listen and share is enhanced, social relationships also become more sustainable.
In the context of rapidly changing society, the need to improve learning and adaptability is becoming increasingly important. Books on thinking development therefore attract the attention of readers, especially those who want to improve their cognitive abilities and approach to problems in work as well as life.
Open Mind" is considered one of the books aimed at that goal. Through suggestions on how to observe oneself, choose information and practice learning habits, the book encourages readers to actively change their perspective to adapt to the fluctuations of the surrounding environment.
Readers' reception of the book also shows an increasing trend of interest in works that help develop thinking skills. In the context of increasingly rich and complex information, the ability to select, analyze and systematically absorb knowledge becomes an important factor for each individual.
