Ice wrote:Guilty Pleasure wrote:My values are as follows:
1.Honoring my principals and sticking to my guns..
When I say honor my code I mean honor my beliefs and to defend what I stand for. Many times your beliefs and principles will be challenged. I promise myself to always no matter what the circumstances are to always hold my ground and stand by my principals (no bullshit, respect for one another, eliminating negative people/energy from my life regardless of who they are, and last but not least to survive). Which brings me to my next value.
2.Surviving..
When I say sieving I don't mean surviving death but handling extremely tough situations with a courageous heart and a "no fail" mindset.. Many times I have been put in situations where I could have been broken into pieces and stopped trying. I didn't because I know 2 things..
1. I will not die from the event/problem 9 out of 10 times.
2. The worst that could happen is either happening at the moment or could not be worse.
^that is my mind when problems such as unemployment, lack of home, being stranded, and other small problems such as lateness to work, missing bills, ect.
This keeps me calm but I do retain my sense of urgency around everything.
And last but not least.
3.Determination
Many times in the past my determination has been put to the test (getting a new job and raising funds for PX was a big one and considered a pinnacle point). My determination is what has gained me my reputation at my jobs, the respect I currently have for myself and will soon be responsible for my new apartment. My determination to get things done/acquire needs goes hand in hand with my survival.. My mind set is pretty much summed up with 4 words....
"By any means necessary"
I apply all of these values to all aspects of my life.. Living necessities, women, and health of my life..
K.C.
Hey GP - I can tell you spent some time on this. Good start, and let's take it even further
I got so many things from #1... even more values
The big point I drew from #1 was you wanted to stay true to yourself and what you stood for.
What is the word that best defines this? Is it authenticity, bravery, courage, assertiveness, conviction, commitment, daring, decisiveness, mastery, maturity, strength, valor, or something else?
Take a look at
http://www.stevepavlina.com/articles/list-of-values.htm and see which words stand out and resonate with your meaning of #1.
With # 2, I get what you're saying... just wondering if this is 'the' word you wish to associate with your value? Or, is it resilience, courage, self-reliance, strength, valor, peseverence, drive, devotion, or?
I like #3, it seems to fit you
More thoughts
With #1, I saw some additional values there, I saw courage, respect, positivity, and synergy. If these are your values, you'll want to identify them, and create your definitions for them.
Also - invite you to consider
If these are your values that are closest to you - are there any other values that you wish to adopt and stretch yourself to embodying these values?
For instance, I valued strength/courage and resiliency.... and I stretched my comfort zone by adopting harmony as my value
So while I value Strength, I also value harmony and compassion at the same time - a balance, ying/yang
Just some thoughts - feel free to solidy your values, consider if any other values you wish to stretch yourself on, and post back here for thoughts and to lock down
