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What does it mean?
Old ideas block new ones more than new ideas block themselves.
In plain terms
It is harder to let go of old thoughts than to learn new ones.
What can you take from it?
Actively question old habits to adopt new ideas.

Where it applies

  • learning
  • reform
  • adaptation

Putting it to work

  • identify old assumptions
  • practice unlearning

Questions to consider

  • What old idea limits you?
  • How do you make space for new thoughts?

Another view

Some old ideas are useful and worth keeping.

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