What kind of man do I want to be
Your values guide choices when no one is telling you what to do. Writing them down and matching your schedule to them helps you grow on purpose.
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The situation
You moved into your first apartment, and your roommates spend most nights gaming and skipping class.
- Roommate: Yo, jump on Call of Duty. We need a fourth.
- You: Nah, I gotta study for that midterm tomorrow.
- Roommate: Bro, it's early. Just play one round with us.
- You: I can't man, I'm already way behind this week.
You notice you are drifting from your goals and the person you want to be.
What would you do?
- Pick your top values and plan your week around them.
- Just go with the flow and figure it out later.
See the recommended choice and why
Recommended choice
Pick your top values and plan your week around them.
Your values guide choices when no one is telling you what to do. Writing them down and matching your schedule to them helps you grow on purpose.
Your next step
Choose three values and one action for each this week.
Words you can use
“Nah, I got stuff to catch up on tonight, but I'm down this weekend.”
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