Figuring out your core values is one of the most important exercises you will ever do.
Here’s why it matters so much: your values are like your compass in life, guiding you towards what matters most to you. This is especially important in an Old Happy world that imposes its values upon us.
When you know your values, it becomes so much easier to improve your life, to make changes in your day-to-day activities and in the long-term goals that you choose to pursue.
If you feel stuck in life… figuring out your values will help you.
If you’re unhappy with your life… figuring out your values will help you.
If you’re feeling lost… figuring out your values will help you.
And today, it’s time for you to figure out yours — if you have 5-10 spare minutes, try the following:
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Copy and paste the list of values you find below in a new comment.
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By exclusion, narrow down this selection until you keep 21 of them.
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When done, restart by exclusion process until you keep only 12
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Iterate one more time the list of values until you keep the 6 values that are most important to you. These are your current core values.
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When you’re done, hit reply and let me know what your Core 6 are.
I can’t wait to hear!
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