Two Inconvenient Women Are your values lived or laminated?
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Nov 28, 2025 Exploring the gap between lived and laminated values, the conversation dives into how our inner compass shapes who we are. The hosts discuss the origins of values, the struggle for alignment, and the critique of 'British values' as superficial. Citing the Schwartz Values Map, they reveal the tension between extrinsic and intrinsic motivations and challenge common narratives about human nature. They also touch on the impact of trauma on values and the importance of creating communities that reflect authentic beliefs. Enjoy insights on living with purpose and integrity!
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Values Are An Internal Compass
- Values act as an internal compass you discover by asking "what matters to me?".
- Listen inwardly rather than pick words from external lists to find authentic values.
Group Needs To Reveal Core Values
- Group specific cares (friends, family) to find root values like love or connection.
- Track what stays constant versus what changes to clarify core values over time.
Posters ≠ Practice
- Cultural displays (posters, symbols) can mask whether values are actually practiced.
- Laminated statements often become decoration when not lived in daily behaviour.
