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“The way we see the problem is the problem.”.

“Admission of ignorance is often the first step in our education.”.

When we value correct principles, we have the truth-a knowledge of things as they are.” Principles are deep, fundamental truths that have universal application.” principles: “Practices are situationally specific. The power of a paradigm shift is the essential power of quantum change, whether that shift is an instantaneous or a slow and deliberate process.”

“Paradigms are powerful because they create the lens through which we see the world.

And what we see is highly interrelated to what we are. “Paradigms are inseparable from character.But if we want to make significant, quantum change, we need to work on our basic paradigms.” “If we want to make relatively minor changes in our lives, we can perhaps appropriately focus on our attitudes and behaviors.“Our paradigms, correct or incorrect, are the sources of our attitudes and behaviors, and ultimately our relationships with others.”.“We see the world, not as it is, but as we are -or, as we are conditioned to see it.”.“To try to change outward attitudes and behaviors do very little good in the long run if we fail to examine the basic paradigms from which those attitudes and behaviors flow.”.We simply assume that the way we see things is the way they really are or the way they should be.”

We seldom question their accuracy we’re usually even unaware that we have them. “We interpret everything we experience through these mental maps.We have many maps in our heads and each can be divided into two main categories: maps of the way things are, or realities, and maps of the way things should be, or values.“What you are shouts so loudly in my ears I cannot hear what you say.”-Thomas Edison.To focus on technique is like cramming your way through school.The Character Ethic teaches that there are basic principles of effective living and that people can only experience true success and enduring happiness as they learn and integrate these principles into their basic character.“Leadership is communicating others’ worth and potential so clearly that they are inspired to see it in themselves.”.The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People Summary Seek first to understand then be understood.

To make significant, quantum change, work on your basic paradigms.

To make relatively minor changes in your life, focus on your attitudes and behaviors.

We see the world, not as it is, but as we are conditioned to “see” it.

A paradigm is a way to “see” the world.

Management is doing things right leadership is doing the right things.

Proactive people work on the things they can do something about.

Between what happens to you and your response to it is your freedom to choose that response.

Before you can adopt the seven habits, you need to change your perception and interpretation of how the world works (see: paradigm shift).

Success encompasses a balance of personal and professional effectiveness.

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