Alas, the opposite is also flimsy. Our personal experiences are valuable, our ‘personal’ conclusions may be right, but not necessarily. Chances for misreading the so-called facts of experience are legion. The more knowledge we have, the larger the chance that we read right. But experienced people may make grave mistakes also. Clear-mindedness and especially open- mindedness are essential to increase the chance that our perceptions and evaluations are right – and useful. Only people low on uncertainty avoidance can stay open-minded. This well maybe the stepping stones of a journey of self-improvement and personal mastery.