Shoshin, the Zen Concept that Applies to Companies, Science and Personal Development
“In the beginner’s mind, there are many possibilities, but in the expert’s, there are few.” Zen master Shunryo Suzuki In Zen Buddhism, “shoshin” translates as the “beginner’s mind”, where “sho” means beginning or origin, and “shin” means spirit, soul, or attitude. A beginner’s mind is different from being a beginner. Shoshin is about having the attitude and mindset of a novice who learns a new practice for the first time, especially after reaching expert levels in our fields. In the beginner’s mind, there is a lack of preconceptions, a willingness to learn, to ask and try, …