Record-breaking Fauja Singh says he is proud to have changed people's perceptions about the elderly.

A new survey of 2,000 UK adults from Ford reveals an ability to ‘unlearn’ – to let go of what you know and look at life from a different angle – is seen as one of the key ingredients of progress by British people.

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The UK study, commissioned to mark the launch of Ford’s Unlearn campaign, reveals having an open mind is more important than self-discipline for many of us.

Two thirds of us (67 per cent) believe we are driven by the need to progress and one in two (50 per cent) say finding a fresh perspective – the definition of unlearn – is crucial for overcoming challenges.

Campaign ambassador Fauja Singh, aged 104 moved to the UK at the age of 80 after losing his wife and two daughters.

He channelled his grief into running and uses it as an opportunity to move forward with life.

Fauja Singh said: “I think I am an ambassador for Unlearn because of what I’ve achieved. I’ve changed people’s minds about old people so that they think old people can achieve much themselves.”

Andy Barratt, Chairman and Managing Director of Ford of Britain said “Unlearn is a way of thinking that encourages constant innovation and stimulates progress. By rejecting the familiar and limiting beliefs, we open our minds to new ways of moving forward.”

“We know it’s important to people to progress, which is why we are looking into the future with sustainability, smart mobility, innovation and vehicles that deserve a fresh look”.

For more information on Unlearn visit: unlearn.ford.co.uk