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Old 08-29-2009, 02:00 PM   #17 (permalink)
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Just about everyone thinks they're a 7.

This system is all about finding your resistance/acceptance level for each of the levels, and until you are at no resistance to each of levels 1-6, you won't have transitioned to 7 or 8. "Acceptance/Resistance" is measured not by your consciously looking at the descriptions and saying, "ok, I accept that!" But rather by your authentic unconscious answers to a special kind of "quiz."

I think you would be surprised at what areas you have unconscious resistance. It's really valuable to see what you unconsciously resist, because it acts as a chasm that separates you from the next level. For instance, if you are in resistance to Level 4 (do you hate religion, or fear joining toastmasters?), that prevents the effective transition to Level 5 (starting your own business.)

Plus, the levels are context specific; your values level may be different in Relationships than it is in Career.

If you ever get a chance to participate in a Clare Graves values test, it's important that your answers be authentic unconscious responses -- if you're consciously evaluating and figuring, it won't be accurate and you probably won't learn anything useful. I hope you get the chance to do so -- it's pretty fascinating -- and surprising!
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