Values Exercise
"Looking Backward"
Take yourself to the end of your life and discover where you need to pay attention to close the gaps between your ideal values and actual investment.
Backward Glance Values Exercise
Compare your ideal values with how you actually spend your time and energy
Instructions
Go ahead. Take yourself to the end of your life. The truth, good or bad, is there.
Now come back to the present moment.
Left column: Rank 1-10 the values you most want your life to reflect (1 = highest priority, 10 = lowest)
Right column: Rank 1-10 based on time and energy you've actually invested over recent years
Vision
Values
Reality
Reflection Questions
- • What do the differences between your vision and reality rankings tell you?
- • Which values need more attention to align with your vision?
- • What specific actions could you take to better reflect your true priorities?
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This exercise is from Jim Rees' book Vicious Cycle.
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