This episode explores the concept of values and why they are essential to personal development and growth. The conversation highlights how values act as guiding principles in life, how they shape identity, and why most people are never taught to define them. It walks through the process of crafting values with intention, understanding how they connect to emotions and experiences, and recognizing the need for values to evolve as life circumstances change.

Listeners are encouraged to reflect on their own values, how these principles influence decision-making, and how consciously defining them provides clarity, autonomy, and direction in pursuing life goals.

Key Takeaways

• Understanding your values is crucial for personal growth

• Values are deeply held principles that guide actions and decisions

• Identity is crafted through the values you choose to live by

• Values evolve as life circumstances shift

• Reflecting on values provides clarity when making decisions

• Values are linked to emotions and lived experiences

• Crafting values is an intentional act of self-ownership

• You don’t just discover values, you build them with purpose

• Values serve as the operating system of life

• Most people are never taught how to define their values

Memorable Quotes

• “What do you value and how to choose?”

• “You are not taught what to value.”

• “Values are linked to your emotions.”

Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Podcast Overview
01:55 Exploring Values and Their Importance
05:16 Personal Journey: Defining Values
08:49 Crafting Your Own Values
12:04 Understanding the Nature of Values

Calvin Trieu, M.S. | Performance & Nutrition Coach

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