My fundamental values guide my decision-making process. My Process and Direction stem directly from them.
Each of the following values is equally important to me and remains mostly unchanging throughout my life.
My Life Philosophy
To inspire others to grow.
My Values
- Curiosity: the source of everything I love.
- Freedom: freedom comes from discipline.
- Enthusiasm: the attitude that helps me overcome everything.
You might wonder how I use these values in daily life. Whenever I make an important decision, I refer back to my values and ask: “Is this decision aligned with them and leading me in the Direction I’ve set?” If it is, I don’t hesitate.
Values not only help with tough decisions, but also make the decision-making process more efficient. I can say that every time I make a decision based on my values, I end up with a good result. However, my perception of reality must still be taken into account, especially in light of Ray Dalio’s idea that we cannot see reality as it is because of ego and blind spots.
How I Defined My Values
There was a program, Reign and Own (PL), by Rafał Mazur, that guided me through defining my life philosophy and mission. I won’t detail the entire process here, since it’s part of Rafał’s program. I recommend purchasing it and following all the steps as he suggests.
Are My Values Changing?
Recently, I added enthusiasm to my list due to a moment of realization while reading The Almanack of Naval Ravikant. One quote from Naval states that feeling happy is a decision we make. I believe enthusiasm is a crucial part of this.
From that point on, I decided to take it seriously, contrary to what the Big Five test indicated, suggesting that in terms of enthusiasm, I’m in the 1st percentile, the lowest. At the same time, books like The Happiness Advantage and Letting Go clearly suggest the significant role of enthusiasm in achieving anything.