Lead with your values in 2025
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The step-by-step guide to a fulfilling life
“Start With Values” by Bradley Hook offers a transformative approach to life, guiding you to rediscover and live by your core values. The book, course, and blog are more than just guides; they are a journey toward a more fulfilling, purpose-driven life.
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“Start with Values” provides a compass that can help you navigate the complexities of modern life. It will help you find your north star, your purpose, as well as yourself. If leading a worthy life matters to you, and I suspect it does, I recommend you start with this book.
Tal Ben-Shahar, PhD
New York Times Bestselling author of Happier, No Matter What
Teacher of two of the largest classes in Harvard University’s history
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Rethinking AI Ethics: Why Core Values Must Come First
AI is advancing at a pace faster than we can legislate or regulate. Ethical frameworks struggle to keep up. Yet, at the heart of this challenge lies a profound opportunity: to…
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The Core Values of the Clown Archetype: A Mirror to Society
Clowns are paradoxical. They make us laugh, yet some terrify us. They bumble and fall, yet they hold profound wisdom. Throughout history, clowns have played a critical role in culture—as jesters,…
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Rethinking Christmas Values for Modern Times
Christmas has roots in pagan festivals such as Saturnalia and Yule, which celebrated the midpoint of the harsh northern hemisphere winter. Later, it was co-opted by Christianity to commemorate the birth of Jesus Christ. Over…
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How to Deal with Uncertainty by Using Your Values
Uncertainty. It’s a word I hear often in conversations, in workshops, and splashed across media headlines. We live in an age of rapid technological advancements and social polarization, both of which…
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Don’t Set New Year’s Resolutions: Start With Values Instead
New Year’s resolutions are a tradition. We declare grand plans to improve our lives, hoping that a new year will somehow gift us new discipline. But here’s the reality: New Year’s…
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How Social Media Shapes Our Values and Beliefs
Social media has become one of the most powerful forces shaping our lives today. It influences what we believe, how we engage with the world, and the way we form opinions…
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From values to habits, a practical guide
A deep dive into the “why,” “how,” and “what” of core values with your tutor, Brad Hook. Includes over 50 videos, worksheets, tools, and more.
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