Values vs. Principles

Values are what you fundamentally care about and cherish for their intrinsic worth, while principles are decision-making heuristics that guide you to make efficient and reliable decisions aligned with your values. Principles streamline decision-making by providing a quick guideline and prevent second-guessing or lack of willpower. By having principles, you avoid letting feelings like awkwardness or anxiety deter you from pursuing valuable actions and ensure you form opinions on crucial topics while being open to updating them based on new evidence.