Paradigms are our mental maps for perceiving, understanding, and interpreting the world; they are the source of our attitudes and behaviors, and ultimately our relationship with others. (Source: Stephen R. Covey, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People)

Just like a computer’s operating system manages the computer’s main functions, your personal foundation works much the same way. It’s the operating system that governs your core thoughts, beliefs, mindsets, emotions, habits, and skills.