PDT Part 1: The Values Test

This is part of a 3 part series inspired by this very good book on Time Management that I am reading at the moment. Of course, there is some amount of cliché’d content but there is a lot of good content as well.

Our end objective with this test would be to just revisit how we manage our day currently. This is one step in a two part approach.

3 questions to kick start the challenge –
1. What are the values that matter most to you?
2. Can you explain what they mean to you in a sentence?
3. Can you prioritize them?

This might sound like really hard work but I had a go in the train journey this morning and while some fine tuning may be required, I have a list I feel represents what I believe..

To myself
1) Integrity I.e. walk the talk, keep commitments, demonstrate incredible energy and be dependable
4) Health I.e play hard, eat well and sleep well
5) Growth I.e. everyday I get better, invest in myself and read

To those around me
2) Family i.e care for those I love, quality time (1-1) by not taking work home, stay in touch and stay loyal
6) Grace I.e. grace under pressure, deliver when it counts and never make people feel inadequate..
7) Humble I.e never vain enough not to take in input to change for the better and to seek and merit divine help

To the world
3) Desire I.e. To be the ‘best I can be’ . To want to make a difference, to be the best I can be and give back
8) Orderliness I.e. Leaving every place Better than I found it
9) Openness and acceptance i.e. Of people and the world, broaden mind by new experiences – travel, the arts etc

Priorities
1. Integrity
2. Family
3. Desire
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I found it to be enormous value of course – especially the prioritization part. More on why coming soon..