Experience is often considered one of our greatest strengths, helping us make informed decisions, solve complex problems, and avoid past mistakes. However, the more experienced we become, the more we may rely on familiar approaches, established practices, and assumptions that have worked before.
While experience brings confidence and expertise, it can sometimes make us less open to unconventional ideas, fresh perspectives, and new ways of working.
In your experience, how do you strike the right balance between leveraging past knowledge and remaining open to new ideas? Have you ever encountered a situation where questioning an established approach led to a better outcome?