About Quote by Sean Covey
“Paradigms are like glasses. When you have incomplete paradigms about yourself or life in general, it's like wearing glasses with the wrong prescription. That lens affects how you see everything else.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens, 2000
Our mental models shape perception; flawed paradigms distort reality like wrong‑prescription glasses.
In simple terms: Bad mental models blur reality.
Key Takeaway
Re‑examine your assumptions.
Themes
perception
mindset
paradigms
self‑awareness
growth
Mood
reflective
motivational
Type
self‑help
philosophical
When to use this quote
- career planning
- personal development
- coaching sessions
Key Concepts
cognitive bias
self‑reflection
mental models
Questions to Reflect On
- What assumptions are you holding?
- How do they affect decisions?
A Different Perspective
Changing paradigms can be uncomfortable.
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