Ever wonder why sometimes you don’t follow through on your goals? Often times we feel like we’re not “motivated”. But motivation is a trick. The real issue is often values!

Dive deep into the world of values and their profound impact on productivity in this insightful episode. We explore how values drive our decisions and behaviors, particularly in goal-setting and achieving personal and professional success. Learn about the ten key categories of values, understand the conflicts between them, and discover strategies to align your actions with your true values to enhance your productivity.

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Key Insights:

Values are more than abstract concepts; they are cognitive structures that influence every decision and action.

Conflicts between values can significantly affect our productivity and overall satisfaction.

Aligning your goals with your values can lead to more meaningful and effective actions.

The Vital Few (TVF) Timestamps:

Timestamps:

[00:00] - Introduction to Values and Their Role in Productivity

[00:22] - Understanding the Ten Categories of Values

[01:33] - Defining Values: Insights from Research

[02:55] - Detailed Discussion on Each Value Category

[23:59] - Conformity and Its Role in Society

[26:09] - How Values Influence Work Satisfaction and Personal Decisions

[29:23] - Closing Thoughts: Aligning Values with Life Goals

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Notes and References

Oyserman, Daphna. (2015). Values, Psychology of. International Encyclopedia of the Social & Behavioral Sciences. 10.1016/B978-0-08-097086-8.24030-0.

An overview of the values categories: An Overview of the Schwartz Theory of Basic Values

Shalom H. Schwartz https://scholarworks.gvsu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1116&context=orpc .

Values Survey: https://www.framevoicereport.org/media/1093/the-short-schwartzs-value-survey.pdf

Anthony’s Book: The Law of The Vital Few