Power Process: I Create It All

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Power Process: I Create It All

"I create it all" is a powerful tool for times of trouble, leading to solutions in crisis situations.
This process involves treating experiences, events, and circumstances as if you created them.
It's not a belief, but a mindset to use when it works, and not when it doesn't.

Victim vs. Responsible Mindset

There are two distinct positions in life: being a victim or being responsible.
A victim of circumstances is controlled by outside forces, feeling helpless and powerless.
Taking responsibility means having the ability to choose a response to any event, even when the event itself is beyond control.

Applying the Power Process

Students who approach grades from a victim mentality react negatively, looking for excuses, and giving up power over their grades.
Taking responsibility for grades means recognizing that you choose your grades by choosing your actions.
By asking "How did I contribute to this outcome?", you take ownership and are no longer a victim.
By acknowledging your role in the outcome, you can identify areas for improvement and make changes.

example of taking responsibility

After getting an F, instead of blaming the teacher or textbook, ask "What did I do to create this outcome?".
Identify specific actions or lack thereof that contributed to the outcome (e.g. not reviewing notes, going out with friends the night before the test).
By taking responsibility, you regain control and can choose a different outcome next time.

The Importance of Note Taking

The note-taking process consists of three essential phases: setting the stage, recording observations, and reviewing notes for added value.

Setting the Stage

This phase involves showing up for class both physically and mentally, being awake and alert, and observing the event (lecture, lab experiment, or slide show).

Recording Observations

This phase involves listening for main points and capturing them in the form of key words and images.
Effective note takers experiment with different formats to deepen their understanding of course material.

Reviewing Notes

This phase involves reviewing notes at a later time to memorize, reflect, and apply what's been learned.
It also involves predicting test questions, rehearsing possible answers, and turning ideas into a working part of one's mind.

Effective Note Taking

Good note taking requires effort and active thinking to distinguish between main points and supporting details.
The goal is not to capture everything, but to focus on big ideas and key concepts.
Effective notes are a direct investment in success, and can be seen as a personalized textbook that's tailored to one's learning preferences.

Technology and Note Taking

Technology, such as laptops, tablets, and smartphones, can enhance traditional note taking with features like word-processing, outlining, and database software, as well as mobile apps.
Digital notes can be accessed from various devices, searched, bookmarked, tagged, and archived like other digital files.

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Learn about the 'I Create It All' Power Process, a unique tool for finding solutions in times of crisis. Discover how to treat experiences and circumstances as if you created them, and how this mindset can lead to powerful outcomes.