Our values give us our vision. They guide our decisions and give purpose to our actions. Without a clear understanding of our own values, we are essentially lost, wandering aimlessly through life with no direction. With a clear understanding of our values, however, our bearing comes into focus, our footing become firmer, and obstacles become … Continue reading Our Values Give Us Vision
There is no universal standard for success. This means our personal version of success will always look different from someone else’s. We have to define what it looks like for ourselves relative to our goals. And we also have to be careful to not get distracted by other people’s standards for or opinions about success … Continue reading Our Success
Our actions point to our values. We may think or say that we value certain things, but what we do often proves otherwise. Thoughts and words are deceptive and, through them, whether intentionally or unintentionally, we are capable of convincing ourselves and others of all manner of falsehood. Our actions, on the other hand, demonstrate … Continue reading Values In Action
We can tell what a person values by what they reward. People can claim to value one thing or another, but as we all know, talk is cheap. Action, as the saying goes, speaks louder than words. So when a person says that they value honesty, integrity, kindness, or some other attribute in the people … Continue reading Seeking Shared Value
We prove what is important to us by how we choose to spend our time, energy, and attention. We may claim that we value something, but if we constantly ignore it, put it off, or place our priorities elsewhere, our actions prove otherwise. This also means that we are able to change our values by … Continue reading Changing Values
