What’s More Important to You?

Only two things have to change for us to find meaning and happiness in our lives: what we value, and where we focus our time and attention. The good news is that we get to choose. Here are a few clues to get you going:

WHAT’S MORE IMPORTANT TO YOU . . .
people or things?
WHAT’S MORE IMPORTANT . . .
credentials or accomplishments?
WHAT’S MORE IMPORTANT . . .
the way you start, or the way you finish?
WHAT’S MORE IMPORTANT . . .
where you went to school, or what you learned?
WHAT’S MORE IMPORTANT . . .
what you acquire, or what you become?
WHAT’S MORE IMPORTANT . . .
who you are, or who people think you are?
WHAT’S MORE IMPORTANT . . .
what is right, or who is right?
WHAT’S MORE IMPORTANT . . .
your attitude, or your age?
WHAT’S MORE IMPORTANT . . .
the lessons of failure, or the lessons of success?
WHAT’S MORE IMPORTANT . . .
where you’ve come from, or where you’re headed?
WHAT’S MORE IMPORTANT . . .
how you spend your money, or how you spend your time?
WHAT’S MORE IMPORTANT . . .
what you get from life, or what you give to life?
WHAT’S MORE IMPORTANT . . .
say-so, or do-so?
WHAT’S MORE IMPORTANT . . .
doing things right, or doing the right things?
WHAT’S MORE IMPORTANT . . .
how far you fall, or how high you bounce?
WHAT’S MORE IMPORTANT . . .
caring and compassion, or fame and acclaim?
WHAT’S MORE IMPORTANT . . .
making a living, or making a life?

After you make your choices, try reading your final list to yourself as an “oath” at least once a week, as in, “I choose to live my life in alignment with my top values and to spend my time on the things that really matter.” Result: Purpose, meaning and happiness.