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Hierarchy of Criteria

Focus on what truly matters most to you.

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01

What’s more important to me than this belief?

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02

How does this situation connect with my bigger life purpose?

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03

If I choose this belief, what other value might I lose?

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“Truth is how your mind chooses to see reality.”

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Meaning Patterns

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Intention

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Consequences

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Perspective Patterns

Chunking Down

Get specifics

Chunking Up

Go broader

Change Frame Size

Shift viewpoint

Hierarchy of Criteria

Reprioritize meaning

Reality strategy

how your mind decides that’s true

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Creative Patterns

Another Outcome

Imagine another result

Counter Example

Challenge generalization

Model of the World

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Reverse the perspective

Analogy

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Hierarchy of Criteria pattern

Choose what truly matters most to you.

Definition

This pattern helps you see that some values and goals are more important than others.

By focusing on what matters most — your growth, peace, or integrity — you can re-evaluate a limiting belief.

When you connect your thinking to higher priorities, your mindset naturally shifts toward purpose and clarity.

How it works

When you focus on what truly matters most, the limiting belief loses power and becomes easier to change.

Relationships

Limiting thought: “I must always be right.”

Reframed: “Understanding and harmony are more important than winning an argument.”

Work

Limiting thought: “I need to finish everything perfectly.”

Reframed: “Delivering real value and learning from the process are more important than perfection.”

Health

Limiting thought: “I don’t have time to rest.”

Reframe: “My health and energy are more important than constant productivity.”

Learning & Growth

Limiting thought: “I can’t make mistakes while learning English.”

Reframe: “Progress and confidence are more important than being perfect every time.”

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