7 Habits Good Says

Habit

are things we do repeatedly. Most of the time we are hardly aware that we have them In other words, they are on auto pilot.

Exercising

regularly Planning ahead Showing respect for others

Thinking

negatively Feeling inferior Blaming others

 Taking

showers

at night  Eating yogurt with a fork  Reading a magazine from back to front

Depending

on what they are, our habits will make or break us. We become what we repeatedly do

 Sow

a thought, and you reap an act; Sow an act, and you reap a habit; Sow a habit, and you reap a character; Sow a character, and you reap a destiny Samuel Smiles (Writer)

 Habit

1: Be Proactive

-Take responsibility for your life.

 Habit

2: Begin With The End In Mind

-Define your mission and goals in life

 Habit

3: Put First Things First

-Prioritize, and do the most important thing first

 Habit

4: Think Win-Win

-Have an everyone can win attitude

 Habit

5: Seek First To Understand, Then To Be Understood -Listen to people sincerely

 Habit

6: Synergize

-Work together to achieve more

 Habit

7: Sharpen The Saw

-Renew yourself regularly

A

paradigm is all your perceptions of the way things are.  The way you see something, your point of view, frame of reference, or belief.  Paradigms are like glasses; when you have incomplete paradigms about yourself or life in general, its like wearing glasses with the wrong prescription. The lens affects how you see everything else.

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“There is no reason for any individual to have a computer in their home” -Kenneth Olsen, President and founder of Digital Equipment Corporation, 1977

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“Airplanes are interesting toys but have no military value” -Marshal Ferdinand Foch, French military strategist and future WWI commander, 1911

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“Television wont be able to hold on to any market it captures after the first six months. People will soon get tired of staring at a plywood box every night” -Darryl F. Zanuck, Head of 20th Century-Fox, 194

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the majority of people, the use of tobacco has a beneficial effect” -Dr. Ian G. Macdonald, Los Angeles Surgeon

 “Nothing

of importance happened today” -King George III of England, July 4th, 1776

 No

one in my family has ever gone to college. I’d be crazy to think I could make it.  My Teacher is out to get me.  You cant get ahead in life unless you know the right people  Me? Thin? Are you kidding? My whole family is full of fat people.

You

can change your perception on things One way to do this is to change your paradigm

 Paradigms

of Self: How do we see ourselves -Negative or Positive?  Paradigms of Others: How do we see others -Seeing things from another persons perspective can change your outlook  Paradigms of Life: The Driving force of our lives -What is yours?

Friend-Centered  Stuff-Centered  Boyfriend/GirlfriendCentered  School-Centered  Parent-Centered  Sports/Hobbies Centered  Self-Centered  Enemy-Centered 

 Principles

Never Fail  Principles apply equally to everyone  Principles don’t talk behind your back  Principles don’t play favorites  Principles can’t be bought or sold  If you break them you will fail  If you live by them you will excel

A

principle is a natural law: -Throw a ball up and it comes down

 Honesty  Loyalty  Hard

work  Patience  Trust  Love  Service

 Respect  Gratitude  Moderation  Fairness  Integrity  Responsibility

 The

next time you look in the mirror, say something positive about yourself  Show appreciation for someone’s point of view today.  Think of a limiting paradigm you might have of yourself, such as “I’m not outgoing.” Now, do something today that totally contradicts that paradigm

 Think

of a loved one or close friend who has been acting out of character lately. Consider what might be causing them to act that way  When you have nothing to do, what is it that occupies your thoughts? Remember, whatever it is most important to you will become your paradigm or life-center

The Golden Rule rules! Begin today to treat others as you would want them to treat you. Don’t be impatient, complain about leftovers, or bad-mouth someone, unless you want the same treatment  Sometime soon, find a quiet place where you can be alone. Think about what matters to you most.  Listen carefully to the lyrics of the music you listen to most frequently. Evaluate if they are in harmony with the principles you believe in. 

 When

you do your chores at home or work tonight, try out the principle of hard work. Go the extra mile and do more that is expected.  The next time you’re in a tough situation and don’t know what to do, ask yourself, “What principle should I apply?” Now, follow the principle and don’t look back