My Core Values In Bullet Points

The following is a short list that I was compelled to put on paper and will hopefully help me to be more accountable in adhering to my core values. Even though these are things that I believe in, I am sometimes led astray and don't always walk the walk. They are listed in no particular order with exception to the first bullet. This was a very good exercise as I not only attempted to define who I am, but who I want to be, which might be more important because life is a process. I feel the list may eventually evolve, but it's a good starting place for now.

• God First, Family Second, Career Third.
• Predicate your self image with action.
• Carve yourself by what you do.
• Don’t be concerned with the outside influence of materialism.
• Looks are temporary, actions may last forever.
• Help others when you CAN.
• Eliminate negative thoughts and trash the words, “Can’t and Won’t.”
• Don’t enslave yourself with excuses.
• Don’t be an excuse.
• See yourself without limitations.
• Make confidence a forethought in everything you do.
• Harbor confidence with quiet humbleness.
• Be unpredictably strong.
• Be content to learn for the rest of your days
• Never settle.
• Assume nothing.
• Enjoy life.
• Appreciate everything.
• Take opportunities when you get them. They may never come back.
• Embrace youth.
• Respect the elderly.
• If you believe in something, always stand your ground.
• Be nice.
• Agree to disagree.
• Never quit.