The paradigm of people as a whole
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by Luis Branco
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The paradigm of people as a whole
If we study philosophies and religions (Western or Eastern), from the earliest historical records we find the four dimensions of human beings: physical / economic, mental, socio / emotional and spiritual.
The fundamental reality is that human beings are not things that need to be motivated and controlled. They are beings with four dimensions: Body, Mind, Heart and Spirit.
They also represent the 4 basic needs and motivations of all people: Live (survival), Love (Relationships), Learn (Growth and Development), Leave a Legacy (Meaning and Contribution).
The intelligences of human nature
The 4 magnificent parts of our nature are body, mind, heart and spirit.
Each of these parts corresponds to a capacity, or intelligence that we all have.
Our physical or bodily intelligence (FQ), our mental intelligence (IQ), our emotional intelligence (EQ) and our spiritual intelligence (SQ).
Physical Intelligence (FQ)
Physical Intelligence (FQ) is another type of intelligence.
Just think about what our body does without any conscious effort
It directs our respiratory, circulatory, nervous and other vitally important systems.
It is constantly analyzing the environment, destroying diseased cells and fighting for survival.
Mental Intelligence (IQ)
When we talk about intelligence, we usually think in terms of Mental Intelligence (IQ), that is, our ability to analyze, reason, think in an abstract way, use language, visualize and understand.
Emotional Intelligence (EQ)
Emotional intelligence (EQ) is self-knowledge, self-awareness, social sensitivity, empathy and the ability to communicate satisfactorily with other people.
It is a sense of opportunity for social adequacy and courage to recognize weaknesses and express and respect differences.
Spiritual Intelligence (SQ)
Spiritual Intelligence is the central and most fundamental intelligence of all, because it is the source of guidance for the other three.
It represents our impulse towards the direction and the connection with the infinite.
Spiritual intelligence also helps us to discern the true principles that are part of our conscience and are symbolized by the compass.
People with high influence
When we study the lives of all the people who have achieved great things - those who have had the most influence on other people, those who have made major contributions, those who have simply made things happen - we find a pattern. With persistent effort and inner struggle, these people greatly expanded their four human intelligences or capabilities.
The highest manifestations of these four intelligences are:
- Vision in Mental Intelligence
- The Discipline in Physical Intelligence
- Passion in Emotional Intelligence
- Conscience in Spiritual Intelligence
These manifestations also represent our highest means of expressing our own voice.
The Vision is to see with the eyes of the mind what is possible in people, in projects, in causes, in enterprises. Vision occurs when our mind joins need with possibility.
Discipline consists of paying the price of turning vision into reality. It is dealing with the difficult, pragmatic, brutal facts of reality and doing whatever is necessary to make things happen. Discipline arises when vision is combined with dedication.
Passion is the fire, the desire, the strength of conviction and the impulse that sustain the discipline to achieve the vision. Passion arises when human needs overlap with unique human talent. In the context of relationships and organization, passion includes compassion.
Conscience is the inner moral sense of right and wrong, the impulse to seek meaning and to contribute. It is the guiding force of vision, discipline and passion.
A simple way of thinking about life
I recommend this simple way of thinking about life:
A total person (body, mind, heart and spirit) with four basic needs (Living, Learning, Loving and Leaving a Legacy) and four Intelligences or Capabilities (Physical, Mental, Emotional and Spiritual) and their highest manifestations (Discipline, Vision, Passion and Conscience), which together represent our four dimensions:
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Total Person
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Four needs
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Four Intelligences
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Four attributes
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| Body |
Live |
Physical intelligence (FQ) |
Discipline |
| Mind |
Learn |
Mental Intelligence (IQ) |
Vision |
| Heart |
Love |
Emotional intelligence (EQ) |
Passion |
| Spirit |
Leave a Legacy |
Spiritual intelligence (SQ) |
Conscience |
As we respect, develop, integrate and balance these four intelligences and their highest manifestations, the synergy between them ignites our inner fire and we find our voice.
Fonte: O 8º Hábito - Da Eficácia à Grandeza
Stephen R. Covey
Posted on: March 07, 2020 10:10 AM |
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Alexandre Costa
Scrum Master| Integer Consulting - Pictet technologies
Loures, Portugal
Dear Luis,
Excellent post very synthetic, however very clear about their purposes, with amazing and inspirational videos. It's pity that's the actual society constantly dilute these principles in exchange for an over-consumed consumer society.
Alexandre
Luis Branco
CEO| Business Insight, Consultores de Gestão, Ldª
Carcavelos, Lisboa, Portugal
Dear Alexandre
Thank you for participating in this reflection and for your opinion on the text and the videos
I absolutely agree with what you wrote: "It's pity that's the actual society constantly dilute these principles in exchange for an over-consumed consumer society"
Congrats Luis on the organization and focus of the article. As usual, a very interesting and challenging topic.
This time I feel somehow the content to be too "new age couchy self help" . Or "Don’t bite off more than you can chew" :)
Though we may share and wish to use our analytical training and day-to-day experience to desconstruct a human being, I consider this exercise to be a 1D model of a multidimensional mystery :)
Project tips: yes please, meaning of life or recommendations abut it.. hum...
Luis Branco
CEO| Business Insight, Consultores de Gestão, Ldª
Carcavelos, Lisboa, Portugal
Dear André
Thank you for participating in this reflection and for your nice comment
A proposal different from that of Maslow and which, in my opinion, better explains who we are and, above all, how we can take advantage of our enormous potential
Mario Soares
IT Infrastructure Coordinator| Jupiter Angola
Luanda, Luanda, Angola
Dear Luis,
Very good article and take us for a deep reflection. I totally agree with your point about the "People with high influence".
Thanks!
Luis Branco
CEO| Business Insight, Consultores de Gestão, Ldª
Carcavelos, Lisboa, Portugal
Dear Mario
Thank you for participating in this reflection and for your nice comment: "I totally agree with your point about the "People with high influence""
Dear Luís,
Great post and a holistic approach.
Thank you.
Luis Branco
CEO| Business Insight, Consultores de Gestão, Ldª
Carcavelos, Lisboa, Portugal
Dear Dennylson
Thank you for participating in this reflection and for your nice comment.
Dear LB,
Here is an excellent topic for our reflection. It is really important to look at man in its various dimensions to understand its completeness. Each human being is unique and develops, at a certain stage in his life, certain dimensions in a more elaborate and consistent way than others. I wouldn't say that one dimension is more important than others, I think that in the end the most important thing is balance.
Luis Branco
CEO| Business Insight, Consultores de Gestão, Ldª
Carcavelos, Lisboa, Portugal
Dear Alcides
Thank you for participating in this reflection and for your comment
I agree with what you wrote: "I wouldn't say that one dimension is more important than others, I think that in the end the most important thing is balance"
I would just add that it is the spiritual dimension that commands our life
Tiago Romao
Project Manager - PfMP | PgMP | PMP | ACP | PBA | CBAP | CSM | MSc.| Altice Portugal | Meo
Sobreda, Setubal/Almada, Portugal
Hello dear LB.
Many thanks for the inspiring and concise article.
Important to know about and improve those four intelligence's.
best regards
Many Thanks for your article. We often forget the human side of life. The days rush by so fast, that we forget to stop and live, enjoy, laugh, and share. Thanks for sharing with us.
Luis Branco
CEO| Business Insight, Consultores de Gestão, Ldª
Carcavelos, Lisboa, Portugal
Dear Tiago
Thank you for participating in this reflection and for your comment
We agree: "Important to know about and improve those four intelligence's"
It's a daily job :-)
Luis Branco
CEO| Business Insight, Consultores de Gestão, Ldª
Carcavelos, Lisboa, Portugal
Dear Marc
Thank you for participating in this reflection and for your comment
When we forget one of the 4 dimensions (intelligences) we can go into burnout
Is it not somewhat similar to maslow's law of hierarchy?
If conscience is driving one's action, it is driven by values and principles. It should be selfless and for the benefit of people/humanity/living beings at large, irrespective of race, religion or any other difference. To reach this state, one has to master the other 3 intelligence (Body, mind and heart) and gain control over all senses and self realization.
Luis Branco
CEO| Business Insight, Consultores de Gestão, Ldª
Carcavelos, Lisboa, Portugal
Dear Ganesan
Thank you for participating in this reflection and for your comment
In my opinion, it explains better than Maslow's theory what human beings are
I came to this conclusion after seeing photos in Africa where children practically do not have their basic needs met, in highly insecure environments, they walk to school to learn
In relation to the "Spiritual" in the center it is the same as saying that our purpose is that it commands.
Of course, we must align our lives with the Principles
Dear Luis,
Very inspiring, thank you for your insights.
Stephen Robin
Project Analyst Trainee| Ministry of Works and Transport
Arima, Ari, Trinidad and Tobago
Insightful article Luis
It is always good to look at life holistically as overemphasis or neglect in one or two areas would make things go haywire sooner or later.
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