We like what we like. We get stuck. We confuse inertia with discipline.
If nothing changes, nothing changes. Evolution requires the randomization of some inputs.
Here’s a great idea that’s easy (something I’ve done a few times recently):
- Choose a new or different restaurant.
- Sit at the bar.
- Open the menu and put your finger on something random.
The beauty of this kind of randomization is that it gets us out of our comfort zone and exposes us to a different perspective. Even if you have a bad experience, it’s still a different experience.
And what if you have a great experience?!
The path to empathy and understanding requires new perspectives. New perspectives require different inputs. Randomization can provide different inputs.
