Paradigms and Principles

What is a Paradigm? Paradigm: the way you see something, your point of view, your perception

Try This Close one eye. Put your thumb close enough to your open eye so that the screen is completely covered. Now, switch eyes without moving your thumb. What happened?

Paradigm Shift A shift in the way you see things.

Paradigm Shift A shift in the way you see things. Teen Perspective: Nice plants! Parent Perspective: Nice dinner!

What’s the Point? We don’t always see things the way others do.

Table Talk Is your perception (view) of life the same as your parents’ perception? How is it the same? How is it different? Whose perception is correct?

So…who is right? Your perception is your reality. Right or wrong, you see things the way you want to. The challenge is to see things from the perspective of others.

Silent Reading Read the “Top 10 All-Time Stupid Quotes” on pages 11-12 in the book entitled The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens by Sean Covey. The challenge is to see things from the perspective of others. Why did these quotes seem intelligent at the time they were said?

Silent Reading Read about paradigms on pages 13-27 in the book entitled The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens by Sean Covey.

Table Talk What is a paradigm? How do you see yourself? How do you think your friends see you? What can be learned from the story of Prince Louis? Explain the comic on page 17. What is the problem with paradigms? What is your life centered on?

Paradigm Shift Same picture, different focus!

What is a Principle? Principle: a determining characteristic or essential quality that you live your life by

Principles Never Fail Honesty Service Love Hard Work Respect Gratitude Fairness Integrity Loyalty Responsibility Moderation

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