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
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, the chosen ones, incomplete, uniform
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, 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
7. Evolve
Universal Thinking
Get better, elevate, improve, innovate, or transform.
Standard Thinking
Stagnate, decline
8. Excellence
Universal Thinking
Competent, effective, efficient, proficient, expert, experienced, knowledgeable, and skilled.
Standard Thinking
Incompetent, ignorant, or unskilled.
9. Fair
Universal Thinking
Everyone is treated fairly.
Standard Thinking
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.
Standard Thinking
We control others. Dictate. Exert power over others.
11. Generous
Universal Thinking
Give. Add maximum value to all stakeholders. Profit and wealth alone are an incomplete measure of success.
Standard Thinking
Greed, hoard, take
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
Focus on external things we can't change.
13. Lead
Universal Thinking
Take initiative. Lead by example. 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 by adding value to them.
Standard Thinking
Exploit and take advantage of others. Cheat and steal from 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.
Standard Thinking
Lie, prejudge, label, blindly accept, and be naive.
21. Win
Universal Thinking
We all need to win. This is known as win/win thinking.
Standard Thinking
The only way to win is for others to lose. Win/lose thinking really turns out to be lose/lose thinking in the long run.
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