The mind is like a parachute. It doesn't work unless it's open." This phrase is often used to emphasize the importance of having an open and receptive mind in order to learn, grow, and succeed.

Imagine a parachute as a big, fluffy, mental safety net. When you're up in the air, ready to jump out of an airplane or face a new challenge, you need your parachute to be fully open in order to catch you and keep you safe. If your parachute is closed or not functioning properly, you're going to have a rough landing (or failure). Do not shut your mind off, always use your brain every day, be thinking, learning and growing. Be open to opportunity and learning new things. You never know what can happen in life if you keep your mind open.