The current emphasis on standardized testing highlights analysis and procedure, meaning that few of us inherently use our innovative and collaborative modes of thought.

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　　①The current emphasis on standardized testing highlights analysis and procedure, meaning that few of us inherently use our innovative and collaborative modes of thought.

　　②"This breaks the major rule in the American belief system — that anyone can do anything," explains M. J. Ryan, author of the 2006 book This Year I Will... and Ms. Markova's business partner.

　　③"That's a lie that we have perpetuated, and it fosters commonness. Knowing what you're good at and doing even more of it creates excellence." This is where developing new habits comes in.

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　　①目前标准化测试强调的是分析模式和流程模式，这就意味着我们很少有人使用我们创造性思维模式和合作模式。

　　②M. J. Ryan 是 2006 年的那本书《今年我会……》的作者，也是 Markova 女士的商业伙伴。她解释道：“这打破了美国信仰体系的主要规则——任何人可以做任何事情。

　　③标准化测试是我们长久以来制造的一个谎言，它造就了平庸。了解我们的优势然后继续发展自己的优势会造就卓越”。这正是形成新习惯的意义所在。