Why Principles and Values are worth living by
Author: Scott Epp
A Consistent Perspective
If you were to watch a woman being robbed, what would you do? Jump in and help, call the police or nothing at all? A lot of you hate questions like these because you feel there is no right answer or that it is somehow a trick question. The result is that many choose a different answer depending on how they feel, not what they think is right. Truly, if you don’t have a consistent answer, you don’t have a consistent set of values and principles in your life.
A set of values and principles is like having a life map already made for you. It won’t tell you where to go, or how to get there, but it will provide you with the foundation that you need to survive life’s struggles and even flourish in spite of them. In short, a good set of values breeds a consistent perspective and a consistent perspective moves you life in a good direction.
The Power of Owning Your Responses
If you hold your hand out the window and it gets wet, there’s a pretty good chance you can be sure that it’s raining. Anyone who asked you about the weather would get a confident reply, right? Of course they would. Good principles and values give do the same thing. When you know the answer before anyone asks a question about it, there is no hesitation. That’s the power of owning your responses. If you want to build confidence in your everyday life, start by finding out what your values and principles really are.
Having Truth Feels Good
Not only does a consistent set of values and principles project on those around you, it also affects you. Many people struggle at work to make sure they say “the right” thing. This is a stress that someone with a strong set of principles doesn’t have to deal with. Think back to the beginning of this post where I talked about the woman being robbed. How much anxiety do those with a consistent perspective have about the question? The answer is none. It is only the unsure who find themselves constantly on the fence. Having a good set of principles and values takes you off that fence and that feels good!
Valued Living Knows When to Hold Out
The last benefit of valued living is perhaps the easiest to forget. Knowing what’s right often comes with the stipulation of not settling for anything less. People with a strong set of principles and values may have to wait longer to find what they are looking for. I don’t mean simply financially or socially, but in all aspects of life. Valued living means setting the bar high and then reaching it. Is that something you are ready for? I hope so!
If you want to be coached on how to set a great set of values and principles (or on any other life matter) don’t hesitate to contact me.
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About the Author
Scott is a Certified Professional Coach and the President of Abundance Coaching. Scott is a graduate of the Certified Professional Coach Program with The International Coach Academy. He is a long time Toastmaster and speaker. He is certified with Global Priority as a Values and Principles Trainer.
Scott’s passion is to help people discover who they are and what they value the most. One of the ways he does this is through a fun process which includes a game and personal coaching around your personal Core Values. Scott has decided to give back to the world; to help others push through whatever obstacles are blocking them from reaching their full potential and to truly allow them to live a life of abundance like himself. That was part of the inspiration that made Scott start his newest and most loved business venture, Abundance Coaching. He gives people the exact tools they need to not only live happier, but to find their purposes in life as well as the core values that will allow them to catapult to the tops of their industries. Scott is also a certified trainer with Global Priority where he works with businesses and individuals training them on universal principles and values that will enable them to start living healthier, more purposeful and successful lives.
Scott is passionate about life and he believes whole heatedly in the cliche “Dance like Nobody’s watching!” He loves people and has an extraordinary belief that people can and do change if they have reasons to hope, they are willing and they have good people to champion them to higher levels. Scott is realistic and optimistic, ambitious, kind and motivating. Scott Epp’s Essential Core Values In Life are: Faith, Family, Financial Independence, Integrity, Wisdom, Leadership and Encouragement.
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