19: Values driven series - Can you speak up for the truth?
Sep 9, 2019
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Explore the courage to speak up for personal values and the impact of truth, with Greta Thunberg as an example. Discover the satisfaction of being values-driven, leading to authenticity and credibility through reflection on personal values.
Speaking up for what is right requires courage to champion a cause and take action.
Being values-driven brings deep satisfaction and purpose, substituting ego-driven needs with authenticity.
Deep dives
Taking a Stand for Personal Values
Taking a stand and speaking up for what is right can be challenging due to fear of conflict and unpopularity. However, there are two circumstances where speaking up is crucial: when personally feeling wronged and when witnessing something wrong that goes against one's values. Speaking up in these situations is not about complaining or gossiping, but about becoming a champion of a cause and taking action. Being authentic and making a difference means being willing to be unpopular and putting things at risk. Greta Thunberg's courage and clear values in advocating for the planet provide inspiration for starting one's own movement.
The Power of Values-Driven Actions
Taking a stand on one's values requires holding those values strongly enough to handle rejection and unpopularity. Being values-driven means prioritizing values over the need to be liked or secure. Being values-driven brings a deep sense of satisfaction and a warm feeling inside, similar to the feeling of doing a good deed. It substitutes the ego-driven needs with a greater sense of purpose and fulfillment. The journey of personal development and living through values fosters authenticity, credibility, and the ability to make a difference. Identifying one's values, understanding their importance, and taking steps to test and live by them can lead to new profitability and meaningful social relationships.
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Exploring the Courage to Speak Up for Personal Values
"To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment" (Ralph Waldo Emerson). There is great courage in taking a stand, and our willingness to do so is a measure of the strength of our values. What will you stand for?