Values, 20 entries
What I choose to live by, and what that looks like on an ordinary day.
Nothing matches that yet.
- ActionThinking about it is not the same as doing it.
- AutonomyThe freedom I want for myself, I owe to everyone else.
- CollaborationI'm used to carrying things alone. This is the muscle I'm still building.
- CommunicationMost problems are communication problems wearing a costume.
- CuriosityCooking, code, kids, this site. It all started with "how does that work?"
- DisciplineShowing up for myself first, so there's enough of me to go around.
- EfficiencyMy superpower at a desk. A liability while brushing my daughter's hair.
- GratitudeGratitude you can see: a thank-you out loud, a favor returned, showing up when it's your turn.
- HonestyTelling the truth, starting with the stories I tell myself.
- Humility and humorI might be the one who's wrong. Might as well be able to laugh about it.
- ImprovementOne percent a day doesn't look like much. Give it a year.
- IntegrityKeeping the gap small between what I say and what I do.
- IntimidadBeing near someone for real. My first value, and my hardest.
- JoyGladness without a reason. I have a lot of it, like my children.
- PeaceNothing needs fixing right now, and the quiet is enough. I'm still learning to believe it.
- Pragmatism over prideAt 2 a.m., exploding is the path of least resistance. Helping takes effort.
- PrecisionNot saying "always" when I mean "sometimes."
- PresenceGiving the moment in front of me my full attention.
- ProvisionMaking sure my people are covered. Cooking dinner counts.
- ResponsibilityA title says what I'm called. Responsibility is what I'm counted on for.