I’ve explained elsewhere what core values are and why I believe they are important. This page is a set of values I presently use as a guide for my own life:
Learning & Growth
I am a strong believer that each one of us is capable of doing ANYTHING that we wish to do. The only question we must ask ourselves, “what am I willing to give up to get it?” We are not born with special skills or talents; those are acquired through grit, resilience and deliberate practice.
Teaching & Inspiring Others
The meaning of life is to find your gift. The purpose of life is to give it away. I share with others everything I learn. Watching people around me grow and succeed is a major source of my own inspiration and joy.
Art & Creativity
This is the expression of humanity and of ourselves. It compels us to look beyond the boundaries of today’s skill and knowledge and to keep pushing out those boundaries. Learn from others, get inspired, experiment and don’t get stuck doing the same thing that’s already been done.
Openness & Transparency
On one hand, you may not always like what I say, but you will always know where I stand. On the other hand, I don’t have to agree with what you say, to like and respect who you are. I will always try to approach every person’s thoughts, ideas and perspective with open curiosity.
Joy
Whereas happiness is a chemical cocktail in the brain that temporarily makes us feel great but it comes from external circumstances, joy is love, empathy and connection. We feel it from our hearts as it brings to our lives a deeper sense of peace and contentment.