challenge my preconceived notions and think and get outside the box;be more open

Today i discovered that i formed an opinion about this person on very limited earlier interaction.When i challenged my preconceived notions about this person,i found that i really did not have evidence against this person to justify my opinion.I also discovered that i have a lot of prejudices and false notions.It is quite rewarding to have a critical look on all these notions,a kind of open review.I am convinced that it will help me in life in arriving at correct opinions and views.

Often i find subconsciously putting people in categories or boxes.He is good and honest;she is bad and dishonest.;or the other way round.Similarly i have a tendency to categorize new experiences or new problems.This is absolutely second rate.All habits lead to second rate categorizing.Does this mean that we should not have habits?I think so.Let me act to each situation,each problem,each experience and each person as a unique opportunity, and not as something out of a box.