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Core Values


Lessons learned:
This week we studied a lecture by Clayton M. Christensen about how we measure the success of our lives. He spoke of some of his college classmates and the various directions their lives had taken them. He noticed that those who were finding success in their careers had kept their life purposes in the forefront of their minds. Those who had lost sight of the things they valued most were the ones who had become too focused on work or making a buck, and all the other aspects of their lives suffered. We worked on establishing our own set of core values to help guide our lives. I think the core value statements I created will help me stay focused on what is most important and guide the decisions I make, whether in business, professional, or personal relationships. So, I learned that keeping my purpose in mind and sticking with my core values at all costs will take me far.

Lessons not yet learned:
I am excited to learn more about making the most of my life. I’m intrigued by the titles of the next books we get to read and can’t wait to see how they will help me along this crazy journey of life. I’m also excited to make my good habits and live “the formula” suggested by the creators of Launching Leaders.

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