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STEP 5: IDENTIFY YOUR PASSIONS AND VALUES 133

MY TOP FOUR CORE VALUES

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Once you have your top four values in hand, you will be ready
to start designing your entire career around them. This is when
life gets really fun and exciting, and you’ll start to effortlessly
attract dynamic people and opportunities.

The Peak Experiences Method

If you are still not certain of your values, think about the best
times of your life. Imagine for a moment that you are about to be
hit by a bus, and your whole life flashes before your eyes. Imagine
taking a gigantic yellow highlighter and coloring in the best times
in your life. What would those be? Write down whatever comes to
mind, whether that is something that occurred years ago or just
recently. Mull over professional or work experiences as well as
personal experiences. Think back through your entire life, includ-
ing your childhood, and jot down the highlights of your life and
career. Write as many as you can possibly think of.
Here is a sample list to get you thinking:

HIGHLIGHTS AND PEAK EXPERIENCES
1. Hiking in Malaysia
2. Riding a fast horse on the beach in Mexico
3. Feeling the thrill of giving a presentation
4. Working abroad for one year in Spain