How core values help you – and us
I recently did Life Planning for a client who shared with me that his one core value was Family. This value provided direction for his Financial Plan and whenever we discuss how to allocate money, a family holiday is always a non-negotiable and a top priority.
Being clear on your core values is as important for you to know, as it is for us as your Retiremeant™ Team; it guides us in allocating your money to align with your values, bringing more meaning and fulfilment to your life.
Like the theme of this newsletter, one of my core values is learning. It would make sense then, that a significant part of my money is allocated to learning and attending courses. Flowing from my passion to learn, is teaching, and nothing gives me more pleasure than sharing my knowledge with you.
Harry S Truman, the 33rd President of the United States reminds us that it’s what you learn after you know it all, that counts.
Core Values Exercise
Our core values are the fundamental beliefs that we hold dear. Living up to our core values or ideals brings a sense of worth and self-esteem, and if we don’t, we feel shame, regret or lack of fulfilment.
From the list below, choose three values that are most important to you. Be honest. Choose values that inspire your true self and feel free to add to the list.
Tip: You may want the work through the list and chose more than three values, but go back and narrow your list down to only three.
| Achievement | Happiness | Power |
| Adventure | Health | Self-esteem |
| Beauty | Honesty | Sensitivity |
| Catalyse | Independence | Spirituality |
| Connectedness | Influence | Success |
| Contribute | Intimacy | Teaching |
| Creativity | Justice | Truth |
| Dignity | Kindness | Winning |
| Discovery | Knowledge | Others: |
| Family | Leadership | |
| Feel | Learning | |
| Freedom | Mastery | |
| Generosity | Peace | |
| Growth | Pleasure |
Now, write down your top three values in order of most to least important.
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These are your core values: the ideals that are most important to you and which you most passionately believe in. Use them to guide your priorities for your life.
Source: David Krueger, Your New Money Story® Roadmap
