How to find your core values in 4 simple steps (the most life-changing exercise you can do):
What are Core Values?
Most people don’t get what they want from life because they don’t define what that is.
Values aren’t goals. They’re a compass. They’re what motivate you. They’re what makes you feel great. They’re what’s most important.
You find them in 4 steps:
How to find your core values:
1. Reflection: Creating a broad list of values 2. Elimination: Picking the 3-5 most important 3. Explanation: Defining what they mean to you 4. Action: Using them to guide decisions
Today’s my second year anniversary as an entrepreneur.
Here are 10 of the most important ideas I’ve learned (these are principles to follow every day):
Never sacrifice reputation for short-term gain.
Reputation is like the engine of your car. You don’t see it, but it’s the power behind your business — you must care for it deeply.
It takes decades to build and moments to destroy.
Write every day.
Writing will help you think clearly, make smarter decisions, and connect deeply with other people. It is the backbone of all communication. It’s leadership at scale. And it’s how you unearth new and exciting ideas.