In the beginner’s mind there are many possibilities, but in the expert’s there are few

Shunryu Suzuki
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In the beginner’s mind there are many possibilities, but in the expert’s there are few. In this quote, the author refers to the idea that the world is full of possibilities. The more possibilities an individual knows, the more knowledge they have gained. The more information that someone knows, the better a decision they can make. As a general rule, the more an individual learns and learns more, the greater their potential for success will be.

Source: Zen Mind, Beginners Mind: Informal Talks On Zen Meditation And Practice

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