
Episode 192 · July 8, 2025
Summer Mini Series Part 5 - Know Your Values
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Summer Mini Series Part 5 - Know Your Values
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In this solo episode I'm wrapping up part five of our summer mini series all about investing in your passion — and today we're talking about something that quietly shapes every decision you make: your values. I keep noticing that so many people who want to find their passion or purpose haven't actually done any values work yet. And honestly, that's the missing piece. When you get clear on what you truly hold dear, everything else starts to come into focus.
I share the three big reasons values matter so much. First, they become your compass — a guide for saying yes to the right things and no to what pulls you off course. Second, they build self-trust, because every aligned decision teaches you that you can rely on yourself. And third, they lead you straight to your purpose, because when you understand what you care about and how you want to serve others, you start to see clearly who you're meant to help.
I get personal in this one too, because I've been in that place of not trusting myself with a decision. Doing values work changed that for me. So grab the printable I mention, set aside about an hour, build your top 10 list, and then let it sink in and come back to it. This is how you keep moving the needle toward the life you want. Keep going — I'm right here with you.
Key takeaways
- Most people chasing passion or purpose skip values work entirely — start there, because it's the foundation everything else is built on.
- Your values act as a compass: they help you say yes to what aligns with where you want to go, and no to what doesn't.
- Aligned decisions build self-trust. Every time a values-based choice turns out well, you learn you can rely on yourself.
- When a decision doesn't fully align with your values — even if you really want to say yes — that's your signal to say no.
- Your values point you toward your purpose: who you want to help, how you want to serve, and what lights you up.
- Build a top 10 list of values, and leave room to add your own that aren't on a standard list.
- Reserve about an hour for this work, then step away and come back to review it. If your decisions feel off, revisit your values.
“When you know what you value, this can be used as a compass or a guide in understanding the direction that you're going.”
“You want to trust yourself with your decisions.”
“When you understand what you care deeply about and how you want to serve others, this is going to align with your purpose.”
“I have been there where I didn't really trust myself to make the right decisions.”
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