A number of quotes exist stating that knowing your values makes decision-making easier. These quotes are attributed to Roy Disney, Craig Groeschel, and Anonymous. I have a perspective that differs a bit.
Knowing your values contributes to clarity regarding what actions should be taken; however, knowing your values does not necessarily make decision-making and acting on those decisions easier. Your values provide perspective, but this knowledge does not eliminate challenges.
Knowing your values does not mean you will always make decisions aligned with those values. Living your values can be challenging. They require consistency and sometimes discomfort.
Knowing your values and committing to live by them takes work. It requires dedication. This can be intimidating and create challenges. However, living your values contributes to authenticity and fulfillment. It creates alignment, reducing internal friction and minimizing some stressors by allowing you to follow your north star.
Karissa Thacker and Brene Brown emphasize that knowing and living your values takes courage. Like most everything in life, living your values is an ongoing practice that requires dedication and care.
Keep your personal values at the forefront. Allow room to adapt your values as you change. Share your values. Live your values. Know that the applications won't always be perfect while knowing that you living your values creates space for others to live theirs.
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