To change ourselves effectively, we first had to change our perceptions.

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To change ourselves effectively, we first had to change our perceptions. If you want to change yourself, you have to change your mind. When you change your mind, you also change your behavior. This is the most effective way to change yourself, through changing your mind.

Source: The 7 Habits Of Highly Effective People: Powerful Lessons In Personal Change

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