Steps to Building a Positive Personality

Introduction

The video starts with music and then the host begins the live session with a prayer. The topic for the session is introduced as "Steps to Building a Positive Personality".

Greetings and Announcements

The host greets the viewers and announces upcoming events, including on-site trainings. Viewers are encouraged to subscribe to their YouTube channel and like their Facebook page.

• On-site trainings are available for teachers.

• Viewers are encouraged to subscribe to their YouTube channel and like their Facebook page.

Steps to Building a Positive Personality

The host discusses steps that can be taken to build a positive personality, which is important for teachers as they serve as role models for students.

Accept Responsibility

• Accepting responsibility is the first step in building a positive personality.

• Avoid phrases such as "why me" or "it's not my fault".

• Responsibilities gravitate towards those who can shoulder them.

Develop Good Habits

• Developing good habits helps in building a positive personality.

• Examples of good habits include punctuality, honesty, and kindness.

Practice Self-Care

• Practicing self-care is important in building a positive personality.

• This includes getting enough sleep, eating well, exercising regularly, and taking breaks when needed.

Learn from Mistakes

• Learning from mistakes is an important part of building a positive personality.

• It involves acknowledging mistakes, reflecting on them, and making changes to avoid repeating them in the future.

Accepting Responsibility

In this section, the speaker emphasizes the importance of accepting responsibility and accountability in life and work.

Importance of Accepting Responsibility

• As part of one's life or work situation, it is important to accept responsibilities that come with accountability.

• People should be accountable for their actions and accept whatever happens.

• The price of greatness is responsibility.

Social Responsibility

• Ancient Indian wisdom teaches that our first responsibility is to the community, second to our family, and third to ourselves.

• Fear of God makes it easier for us to fulfill these responsibilities.

• A good citizen is willing to pull their own weight.

Showing Consideration

In this section, the speaker discusses the importance of showing consideration towards others.

Caring About Others

• It is important to show consideration towards others, especially students and fellow teachers.

• Courtesy and politeness are signs of a caring attitude.

Ugly Heart vs. Ugly Appearance

• Having an ugly heart makes a person ugly regardless of how attractive they may appear on the outside.

Thinking Win-Win

In this section, the speaker emphasizes the importance of thinking win-win in relationships with others.

Lifting Others Up

• Strong people lift others up instead of putting them down.

• It is important to never look down on anyone and to make sure that the people around you are lifted up.

Choosing Words Carefully

• It is important to choose your words carefully as they can have a significant impact on others.

The Importance of Words

In this section, the speaker emphasizes the importance of words and how they reflect one's attitude. He also stresses the need to talk less and say more.

Words Reflect Attitude

• The speaker highlights that words reflect attitude.

• Excessive talking does not mean communication; talk less, say more.

• A wise man thinks before speaking, while a fool speaks without thinking.

Practice Positive Habits

• Whatever you practice, you will get good at it.

• If you practice negative things like complaining, excusing, arguing or postponing, you will become good at them.

• Instead of practicing negative habits, practice positive ones like happiness, perfection, problem-solving skills, success and self-awareness.

Knowing Yourself

In this section, the speaker talks about knowing oneself as a way to improve oneself.

Know Yourself

• Knowing yourself is one of the ways to improve yourself.

• Discover what God has given you in terms of character traits, talents and skills.

• Do not compare yourself with others; there is only one you in your life.

Offering Your Life to God

In this section, the speaker talks about offering one's life to God as a way to find purpose and meaning in life.

Offer Your Life to God

• The speaker encourages listeners to offer their lives to God.

• Discover what you can do and what God has given you in terms of character traits, talents and skills.

• Use your abilities to develop yourself and learn something new.

Conclusion

In this section, the speaker concludes the session by playing a song and thanking the audience for their time.

Conclusion

• The speaker thanks the audience for their time.

• No bullet points as it is just music.

Don't Prove Yourself Everywhere

In this section, the speaker talks about how trying to prove that you are the best can sometimes be an insult. He reminds us that we have the right to grow and change as individuals.

Growing as Individuals

• Trying to prove that you are the best can sometimes be an insult.

• You have the right to grow and change as individuals.

• Continue growing from this session and other trainings, apply it in your life, fill your heart and mind with knowledge and understanding.

Criticism and Complaints

In this section, the speaker talks about criticism and complaints. He explains what negative criticism is and why it's not a good idea to complain excessively.

Negative Criticism

• Negative criticism refers to criticisms that are not constructive or helpful.

• Backseat drivers who criticize without offering solutions are like negative critics.

• Constructive criticism is criticizing with a spirit of helpfulness rather than as a put down.

Complaining

• It's not a good idea to complain excessively because it becomes a personality trait.

• 50% of people don't care if you have a problem, while the other 50% are happy that you have one.

• Complaints can be useful if done in a positive manner.

Smile and Be Kind

In this section, the speaker talks about the importance of smiling and being kind to others.

Smiling

• A smile costs nothing but creates much.

• It creates happiness in the home, fosters goodwill in business, and is the counter sign of friends.

• Smile and kindness can provide a lot to society, school, co-teachers, and children.

Kindness

• Being kind to others is important.

• Impressions last forever.

• Kindness cannot be banked, bought, borrowed or stolen; it is something that is worth nothing to anyone until it is given away.

Positive Interpretation and Listening Skills

In this section, the speaker talks about the importance of putting a positive interpretation on other people's behavior and being a good listener.

Positive Interpretation

• People instinctively put a negative interpretation on others' actions or inaction in the absence of sufficient facts.

• It is important to put a positive interpretation on other people's behavior. For example, when someone doesn't reply to our call for two days, instead of thinking negatively, we should think that maybe they are facing some problem or tried to call us back.

• To be a good listener, encourage the speaker to talk and show interest by asking appropriate questions.

Listening Skills

• Being physically present but mentally absent while listening can make the speaker feel unheard and disrespected.

• To be a good listener, let the speaker do most of the talking without interrupting or changing topics. Show understanding and respect by avoiding distractions and showing empathy.

Enthusiasm and Appreciation

In this section, the speaker emphasizes the importance of enthusiasm and giving honest appreciation.

Enthusiasm

• Nothing great is ever achieved without enthusiasm. Being enthusiastic inspires confidence, raises morale, builds loyalty, and is priceless.

• Live life with enthusiasm before it's too late.

Appreciation

• Giving honest and sincere appreciation is important as it fulfills one of human beings' deepest desires.

• Congratulate and give a way out to save face when the other person realizes and admits their mistake. Learn to appreciate loved ones before it's too late.

Discussion and Argument

In this section, the speaker talks about the importance of discussing without arguing.

Discussion

• Discuss but don't argue. The best way to win an argument is to avoid it.

• Having an argument is not bad if done in a proper manner that resolves negativity.

Exchanging Ideas

In this section, the speaker talks about exchanging ideas and how to handle situations where you know that you are right or wrong.

Knowing When You Are Right or Wrong

• If you know that you are right, then what is the need for an argument?

• If you know that you are wrong, then what is the need for persuasion?

Avoiding Arguments

• Never wrestle with a pig. You get dirty, and besides, the pig likes it.

• Instead of arguing, present your facts calmly and confidently.

Differences Between Arguments and Discussions

• The difference between an argument and a discussion is in how people present their words.

• An argument throws heat while a discussion throws light.

• An argument comes from ignorance while a discussion comes from knowledge.

Developing Teamwork Skills

In this section, the speaker discusses developing teamwork skills by communicating effectively with team members.

Communicating with Your Team

• Develop your ability to handle a team by communicating effectively with them.

• Use verbal and non-verbal communication techniques to convey your message clearly.

• Engage in activities like balloon games to improve communication skills.

Gossiping Can Ruin Relationships

• Be careful of gossiping as it can ruin relationships.

• Gossiping never minds its own business because it neither has a mind nor business of its own.

• People who listen to gossip are as guilty as those who do the gossiping.

Keeping Promises

In this section, the speaker talks about the importance of keeping promises and making commitments.

The Difference Between a Promise and a Commitment

• A promise is a statement of intent while a commitment is a promise that will be kept no matter what.

• A commitment comes out of character and leads to conviction.

Staying Committed

• Make sure you are committed enough to fulfill your promises.

• Stay focused, stay committed, and turn your promises into commitments.

Three Qualities of a True Friend

In this section, the speaker talks about three qualities that make a true friend.

Honesty, Integrity, and Sincerity

• A true friend possesses honesty, integrity, and sincerity.

Acceptance and Empathy

• A true friend accepts who you are but also helps you to become who you should be.

• Show empathy towards your friends by caring for them.

Biblical Verses on Forgiveness

In this section, the speaker shares biblical verses related to forgiveness.

Bible Verses on Forgiveness

• According to 1 John chapter 2 verse 20: "He is the propitiation for our sins and not for ours only but also for the sins of the whole world."

• Sabi posa first John chapter 1 verse 7: "But if we walk in the light as he is in the light we have fellowship one with another; the blood of uh Jesus Christ his son blessed us from all sin."

• According to Hebrews chapter 9 verse 22: "And almost all things are by the law purged with blood; and without shedding of blood is no remission."

• Jesus said: "I am the way, the truth, and the life. No man cometh unto the Father but by me."

Conclusion and Song

In this section, the speaker concludes their talk and shares a song.

Final Thoughts and Song

• The speaker thanks everyone for attending their talk and hopes to see them again in the next live session.

• The speaker shares a song called "Trust and Obey."

• The song emphasizes the importance of trusting and obeying God.