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Universal Elevation

21 Powerful Principles to Transform Anything

Overview

Universal Elevation consists of twenty-one powerful principles that,
when practiced completely and consistently,
can transform anything: your life, family, company, city, state, nation, and world. 

Standard Thinking is how people typically operate.
What would things be like instead if you applied each principle using Universal Thinking?

1. Abundance

Universal Thinking

There's more than enough to go around. There are no limits. Be more resourceful and creative.

Standard Thinking

Scarce. Limited. Lack. Not enough for everyone.

2. All

Universal Thinking

All parts need to be included or addressed. Complete. Diverse. Examples: all living things, all areas of your life, all generations, complete solution, diverse viewpoints.

Standard Thinking

Some members are chosen and others are excluded. Incomplete. Uniformity.

3. Balance

Universal Thinking

We can't have too much of one thing and not enough of another. Examples: balance of power, balanced ecosystem, balanced view.

Standard Thinking

Unbalanced. Off balance.

4. Collaborate

Universal Thinking

We create better solutions together than either side could create alone. We all win when we work together!

Standard Thinking

Argue. Fight. Ignore. Discount. Us vs. them.

5. Connected

Universal Thinking

All parts affect each other. What I do to you, I do to me. Interdependent.

Standard Thinking

Separate and unaffected.

6. Equal

Universal Thinking

All parts are equal, equally important, and need to be treated equally.

Standard Thinking

Unequal. Hierarchy. Levels. Discrimination. Segregation.

7. Evolve

Universal Thinking

Get better, elevate, improve, innovate, or transform.

Standard Thinking

Stagnate or decline. Elevate slower than the competition.

8. Excellence

Universal Thinking

Competent, effective, efficient, proficient, expert, experienced, knowledgeable, and skilled.

Standard Thinking

Incompetent, ineffective, ignorant, or unskilled.

9. Fair

Universal Thinking

Everyone is treated fairly.

Standard Thinking

Unfair. People are treated unfairly.

10. Freedom

Universal Thinking

Everyone is free to choose how they want to think, feel, speak, and act.

We make our own choices and allow others to make theirs. Tolerant.

Standard Thinking

We control others. Dictate. Exert power over others. Censor. Cancel. Intolerant.

11. Generous

Universal Thinking

Give. Help others in need.

Standard Thinking

Greed. Hoard. Take. Cheat. Steal.

12. Internal

Universal Thinking

We can only change ourselves. We can't change others. Focus on what we can change and do better.

Standard Thinking

External. Focus on external things we can't change.

13. Lead

Universal Thinking

Lead by example. Take initiative. Do the right thing. Inspire and empower yourself and others.

Standard Thinking

Follow. Do nothing and complain.

14. Love

Universal Thinking

Seek the highest form of energy, purpose, and belonging. Accept, appreciate, respect, and forgive yourself and others. Be kind and positive.

Standard Thinking

Hate. Fear. Judge. Disrespect. Mean. Negative.

15. Present

Universal Thinking

Be present. Focus on now. Create in the present moment without any restrictions from the past or worrying about the future.

Standard Thinking

Stuck in the past or focused on the future without taking action now.

16. Required

Universal Thinking

All parts have a unique purpose, are valueable, and are required.

Standard Thinking

Some parts are expendable and not needed.

17. Responsible

Universal Thinking

Have integrity, take ownership, be productive, and work hard.

Standard Thinking

Irresponsible. Shirk. Lazy.

18. Serve

Universal Thinking

Help and serve others. Valuism is adding maximum value to all stakeholders. Profit and wealth alone are an incomplete measure of success.

Standard Thinking

Exploit and take advantage of others.

19. Spectrum

Universal Thinking

A spectrum consists of the two opposite endpoints and everything in between. Instead of black or white, it's black and white and every shade of gray in between.

Standard Thinking

Binary thinking. There are only two opposite values: good or bad, right or wrong, black or white.

20. Truth

Universal Thinking

Speak the truth. Be humble. Seek wisdom, truth, and understanding. Keep an open mind. Be authentic. Discover, think, and verify. Listen.

Standard Thinking

Lie, prejudge, label, blindly accept, and be naive. Talk but don't listen.

21. Win

Universal Thinking

We all need to win. This is known as win/win thinking.

Standard Thinking

Win/lose thinking. The only way for me to win is for others to lose. Win/lose turns out to be lose/lose in the long run.

Explore our solutions to learn more about Universal Elevation and how we can help you transform your life.

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