ch.1 Get in the habit
Make a habit that is defective. From the 7 habits of defective teens.
One of these can work
1. React: blame your problems on everyone else
2. Begin with no end in mind: don't have a plan.
3. Put first things last: do the most important things last.
4. Think-win-lose: see life as a vicious competition.
5. Seek first to talk, then pretend to listen: talk a lot.
6. Don't cooperate: others are weird.
7. Wear yourself out: don't improve yourself.
what is a paradigm?
It is the way you see something, point of view, frame of reference, or belief.
How is how you feel about yourself a personal bank account?
Just like a checking or savings account at a bank, you can make deposits into and take withdrawals from your PBA by the things you think, say, and do.
What does defective mean?
imperfect or faulty.
Why do principles never fail?
They never fail because, if you break principles somehow they will always catch up to you in the end.
What is the withdrawal of keeping promises to yourself?
Breaking personal promises.
What does habit 4, thin-win-win mean?
have an everyone-can-win attitude.
Why can't you be friend-centered?
Because your friends won't always stay with you forever. They might gain new relationships and even forge about you. Your friends can change.
What is an example of keeping a promise to yourself?
Don't drink soda pop for a day, answers will vary.
what exactly are habits?
Habits are things we do repeatedly.
What is a paradigm shift?
It is when our point of view changes.
Why is it important to renew yourself?
Because taking time for yourself, will help you deal with things a lot better and give your a fresh mind.
Name all 7 habits of effective teens.
1. Be proactive
2. Begin with the end in mind
3. Put first things first
4. Think-win-win
5. Seek first to understand, then to be understood
6. Synergize
7. Sharpen the saw
What can paradigms do to you?
They can make hold you back from trying new things, talking to people, etc.
What is a personal bank account?
How you feel about yourself.