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Are Your Business Prospects Being Limited by How You Think? Your brain may be holding you back. Here's how to change that.

By Nina Zipkin

While you are building a viable and fulfilling business, don't forget to give your brain the workout it needs to thrive.

Setting aside time to do puzzles, brain teasers, word and number games will help you concentrate better and improve your overall memory -- important for when you are working long hours toward your goals.

Related: Successful Entrepreneurs Do These 5 Things Daily

It's human nature to only look for patterns, or what we expect to see based on previous experience. Don't let your way of thinking put you in a rut.

A savvy entrepreneur is always on the lookout for new perspectives, unexpected opportunities and creative solutions.

For more strategies to help you think big, check out the video above.

Related: The Mentality of a Successful Career

Nina Zipkin

Entrepreneur Staff

Staff Writer. Covers leadership, media, technology and culture.

Nina Zipkin is a staff writer at Entrepreneur.com. She frequently covers leadership, media, tech, startups, culture and workplace trends.

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