Values +

Borrowing from the wise words of one of the greatest philosophers of our time, Kanye West, “everything I’m not makes me everything I am”. 

I learned the hard but needed lesson last year that I need to clearly define my values & stick to them. Don’t get me wrong, I have always been value-driven (wouldn’t be where I am today if I was not). The only difference is my lack of clearly stating them so as to stick to them when most needed. 

One thing I love about me is my ability to try things out and rule it out if it doesn’t work out, knowing that it directs/pivots/reroutes me further to defining exactly who I am(hence the above-mentioned quote).

So, here I am explicitly stating my values:

• I value family. 
• I value service. 
• I value critical thinking. 
• I value thought-driven spending.
• I value a well-rounded lifestyle.
• I value fitness & holistic living
• I value lighthearted fun
• I value kindness
• I value discipline 
• I value cleanliness
• I value peace of mind
• I value curiosity 
• I value hard work/a solid work ethic

What are your values? 

Funmi Oke