7 Habits - Paradigms and Principles

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Which of the following best describes a 'paradigm shift'?

  • The process of accepting external influences without resistance.
  • A focus on reactive behavior instead of proactive behavior.
  • A fundamental change in how we perceive and influence our circumstances. (correct)
  • A minor adjustment to one's daily routine.

What constitutes 'effectiveness' according to the text?

  • The balance between desired outcomes and the resources used to achieve them. (correct)
  • The ability to efficiently produce goods, irrespective of the impact on resources.
  • Prioritizing production at the expense of production capability.
  • Maximizing personal gain in professional endeavors.

Which of the following represents the correct order of progression in the Maturity Continuum?

  • Dependence, Independence, Interdependence (correct)
  • Independence, Interdependence, Dependence
  • Interdependence, Dependence, Independence
  • Dependence, Interdependence, Independence

How does 'genetic determinism' influence one's life, according to the text?

<p>Through inherited traits and tendencies passed down through generations. (D)</p>
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What does 'environmental determinism' imply?

<p>The environment's impact on shaping one's actions and behavior. (B)</p>
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According to Freudian psychology, how are character and personality primarily shaped?

<p>Through early childhood experiences. (B)</p>
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What does the habit 'Be Proactive' entail?

<p>Taking initiative and causing change instead of merely reacting to it. (D)</p>
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How does the 'Circle of Influence' differ from the 'Circle of Concern'?

<p>The Circle of Influence represents what you can control, while the Circle of Concern includes things you care about but can't control directly. (B)</p>
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What does the habit 'Begin with the End in Mind' emphasize?

<p>Envisioning a goal before taking action. (A)</p>
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What principle does 'Put First Things First' emphasize?

<p>Prioritizing based on importance rather than urgency. (C)</p>
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What belief underlies the 'Think Win-Win' habit?

<p>Success is created through cooperation, fairness, and shared victories. (A)</p>
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Which of the following is NOT a dimension of Win-Win?

<p>Competition (C)</p>
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What is the primary focus of Habit 5: 'Seek First to Understand, Then to Be Understood'?

<p>Listening empathetically before sharing one's own perspective. (A)</p>
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Which of the following is NOT considered a principle of empathetic communication?

<p>Expressing personal opinions aggressively (D)</p>
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Which of the following is NOT a type of autobiographical response?

<p>Ignoring (B)</p>
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What are the two phases of effective communication?

<p>Seeking first to understand; Then to be understood (C)</p>
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What does Habit 6: 'Synergize' represent?

<p>The highest level of cooperation and integrity, leading to better collective results. (B)</p>
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What is the primary focus of Habit 7: 'Sharpen the Saw'?

<p>Continuously improving and renewing oneself in all areas of life. (B)</p>
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Which of the following is NOT considered a dimension of renewal?

<p>Financial renewal (C)</p>
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How does 'Sharpen the Saw' relate to the other habits?

<p>It enables the effectiveness of all other habits. (A)</p>
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Flashcards

Paradigm

A model, theory, perception, assumption, or frame of reference.

Paradigm Shift

Being 'response-able' and powerfully influencing circumstances by working on our character and values.

Habit

The intersection of knowledge, skill, and desire.

Effectiveness

A function of balancing production (results) with production capability (assets).

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The Maturity Continuum

Dependence, independence, and interdependence.

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Genetic Determinism

Your traits pass through generations.

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Psychic Determinism

Your childhood and experiences shape you.

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Environmental Determinism

Environment causes you to act a certain way.

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Freudian Psychology

Early childhood shapes character & personality.

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Habit 1: Be Productive

Acting by causing change, not just reacting to it.

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Circle of Concern

Things with no particular mental or emotional involvement (national debt).

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Circle of Influence

Particular and specific concerns we directly control (health and lifestyle).

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Habit 2: Begin with the End in Mind

Clear destination prior to action.

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Habit 3: Put First Things First

Prioritizing importance over urgency.

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Habit 4: Think Win-Win

Success through cooperation, fairness, shared victories, not at others' expense.

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5 Dimensions of Win-Win

Character, relationships, agreements, supportive systems, and processes.

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Habit 5: Seek First to Understand

Listening empathetically before expressing your own viewpoint.

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Habit 6: Synergize

Highest level of cooperation to achieve better results.

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Habit 7: Sharpen the Saw

Continuously improving and renewing oneself.

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4 Dimensions of renewal

Physical, spiritual, mental, social/emotional renewal.

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Study Notes

  • Paradigm is a model, theory, perception, assumption, or frame of reference
  • Paradigm shift refers to being "response-able" or to control circumstances by working on what humans are
  • Habit is the intersection of knowledge, skill, and desire
  • Effectiveness is a function of the production/production capability balance

The Maturity Continuum

  • Interdependence (we)
  • Independence (I)
  • Dependence (you)

Determinism

  • Genetic determinism goes through generations
  • Individuals inherit genetic determinism
  • Psychic determinism comes from childhood and experiences
  • Environmental determinism stems from the environment and causes people to act a certain way
  • Freudian psychology says that whatever happens to you as a child shapes your character and personality and governs your whole life

Habit 1: Be Productive

  • Individuals should act to cause change, and not just react to changes when they happen
  • Circle of concern contains the things we have no emotional involvement with, like problems at work, national debt, nuclear war, etc
  • Circle of influence is a smaller circle that contains specific concerns that we have control over, like our health and lifestyle
  • Habit 2: Begin with the End in Mind is about envisioning a clear destination before taking action
  • Habit 3: Put First Things First is about prioritizing tasks based on importance rather than urgency
  • Habit 4: Think Win-Win is rooted in the belief that success is created through cooperation, fairness, and shared victories

5 Dimensions of Win-Win

  • Character
  • Relationships
  • Agreements
  • Supportive Systems
  • Processes

Habit 5: Seek First to Understand Then to Be Understood

  • Is about listening empathetically before expressing personal viewpoint

5 Principles of Empathic Communication

  • Character as the foundation
  • Empathetic listening
  • Understanding before seeking to be understood
  • Emotional bank accounts
  • Psychological air

4 Autobiographical Responses

  • Evaluating
  • Probing
  • Advising
  • Interpreting

2 Phases of Effective Communication

  • Seeking first to understand
  • Then to be understood

Habit 6: Synergize

  • Synergy is the highest level of cooperation and integrity
  • Is about collaborating effectively to achieve better results

Habit 7: Sharpen the Saw

  • Is about continuously improving and renewing oneself in all areas of life
  • It enables the effectiveness of all other habits

4 Dimensions of Renewal

  • Physical renewal
  • Spiritual renewal
  • Mental renewal
  • Social/emotional renewal

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