Successful habits for anyone

This week we studied The Seven Habits of Highly Successful People. Several years ago, my husband introduced me to these principles. I enjoyed revisiting several principles  I had forgotten or didn't catch  the first time  I was introduced to these habits.
    I found it very interesting that  the basic foundation for one's success was how one views the world,  or in other words, one's paradigm. One point the article made was,"no matter how  much a person works on their attitude, they won't change if they don't change their perceptions."
   I find this is true in every aspect of my life.  For example, When my spouse and I have a disagreement, if  I perceive him as an enemy, I will not be open to solving problems with him. I will always distrust him. However, if I view him as a friend who happens to have a disagreement with me about something,  I can talk things out and we can get the issue resolved.
   It follows that one's paradigm would also affect the way one interacts with a coworker, a manager, a boss or a business partner. If one's paradigm isn't based on truth, success will be difficult to achieve because one's paradigm  will not only determine how one interacts in  relationships, but will also affect personal habits that determine success. The article  states, " what we are communicates far more eloquently than anything we say or do...."and " if we want to make changes in our lives, we can do so by focusing on our paradigms.Paradigms are inseparable from our character."
   So, I  guess I need to focus on my paradigms. They are the key to habits that will  lead me to success in every aspect of my life. If only change was that easy!