Personal values refer to the beliefs, principles, and ideas that reflect the core of each individual. They bring meaning to our actions and shape our preferences, behaviors, and decisions. To set real, self-concordant goals, you must know your values. You must know what you stand for, what you are willing to make sacrifices for.

Your true purpose and goals align with your values, and that makes them easier to achieve, because your why is big enough to get you through anything that might stand in your way. Motivation fades, but your why remains constant. So it is critical for successful goal achievement to define your values. They’re the compass that will guide you in the right direction.

How to define your own values? This guide will help you!