1. Paradigms Definition= perceptions, point of view, belief

2. 1. often paradigms are off mark then they create limitations p. 13 Ex: 2. paradigms are like glasses- incomplete paradigms is like wearing the wrong glasses. Change the lens and the paradigm may change p. 13 Ex:

3. Paradigms of Self Is your paradigm of yourself helping or hindering you? P. 13 HELPING Ex: You believe yourself to be a hard worker, so you make sure no one works harder than you. HINDERING Ex: You believe you will never be smartest in your class so you skip Blue Day sessions

4. Negative self-paradigms can limit us. P. 14 “I CANT, I WONT BE ABLE TO” Ex: Positive self- paradigms can bring out the best in us. P. 15 “I CAN DO IT, I MATTER” Ex: *** surrounding yourself with people who believe in you and bring out the best in you, will help you keep a POSITIVE self-paradigm

5. Paradigm of Others Sometimes we discover a paradigm shift. This is _____________________________________ _____________________________________ Page 17- Readers Digest example Many times our paradigms of others are limited and keep us from seeing the whole picture or having all the facts

6. Most of the problems you encounter in life are a result of a messed up/incomplete paradigm in which we cant see someone Don’t judge quickly. P. 18 Question: what or whom is your messed up paradigm with?

7. Paradigms of Life Whatever is most important to you will become your life center. Life centers include: Friend center Stuff Center Boyfriend/Girlfriend School

8. CNTD: Parents Sports/Hobbies Heroes Enemies Self Work

9. Principles This is the center that ACTUALLY WORKS UNIVERSAL=Apply equally to everyone Cheating on principles ALWAYS catches up to you Cant be bought or sold Live by them and EXCEL Break them and FAIL

10. They will never fail you A principle centered life is the most stable, immovable, unshakable foundation you can build upon Putting principles first is the key to doing better in all other centers and building character