Values Institute

The Book

Start With Values

The step-by-step guide to a fulfilling life

by Bradley Hook · Penguin, 2025

A transformative approach to designing a meaningful life driven by your core values. More than self-help — a practical guide that turns values into action.

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Start With Values by Bradley Hook — book cover
“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, author and Harvard lecturer

Inside the book

What you'll discover

About the book

Uncover the values that define you — and a framework for living by them.

Start With Values is designed to help you uncover the values that define you and provides a framework for living in alignment with them. Through a blend of personal anecdotes, actionable steps and insightful research, Bradley Hook brings a fresh perspective to personal development.

Whether you are seeking to enhance your career, improve your relationships, or find inner peace, this book provides the tools and the inspiration to get there.

Start with your values.

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