Personal Values Compass

This exercise helps you discover the values that truly matter to you — understanding what drives your choices, shapes your priorities, and guides your life.

You'll move through four stages: selecting from 36 values, narrowing to your top 10, then top 5, then your 3 non-negotiables — finishing with reflection prompts for each.

Values List

Which values resonate with you?

Review the 36 values below and select the ones that stand out. Don't overthink it — go with your gut.

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Select as many as feel right

Step 1 — Guiding Values

Choose your Top 10

From your selected values, pick the 10 that best define you. These are your guiding values.

Tap a value to add it to your top 10. Tap again to remove it.

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Step 2 — Core Values

Choose your Top 5

From your Top 10, select the 5 that best describe who you want to be today. These are your core values.

Tap a value to select it. You need exactly 5.

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Step 3 — Foundational Values

Your 3 non-negotiables

From your Top 5, pick the 3 that are truly non-negotiable. These are your foundational values.

Tap a value to select it. You need exactly 3.

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Reflection

Go deeper

For each of your foundational values, take a moment to reflect on the questions below.

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Your Compass

Your personal values

Here's a summary of your values work. Keep this as a reference for decision-making and setting priorities.

*Adapted from Milton Rokeach's Rokeach Value Survey (1973)