Balancing Personal and Business Values: Is There a Difference?

Smart Business Growth with Nicky & Ness

Dec 5 2023 • 25 mins

Nicky & Ness delve into the importance of aligning personal and business values. They share insights and experiences on how understanding and living by your values can impact your life and decision-making.

Episode Highlights:

The Busy Trap and Its Consequences

  • Many people get caught up in the busy trap, leading to a loss of focus on what truly matters in life.
  • The most significant aspects of life often revolve around connections & relationships, which get neglected in the hustle & bustle of work.

Defining Success Beyond External Metrics

  • Success isn't just about meeting revenue targets or business goals; it's also about personal values and experiences.
  • Aligning personal with business values can lead to a more fulfilling and purpose-driven professional life.

Understanding and Prioritising Personal Value

  • We share their personal experiences in determining top three values for different life seasons.
  • Personal values can change over time: it's crucial to prioritise the values that resonate with your current circumstances and goals.

Separate or Shared Values for Personal and Business Life?

  • We discuss the idea of having separate or shared values for personal and business life.
  • While personal values remain individual, business values can adapt and evolve as the team grows and circumstances change

The Importance of Knowing Your Values

  • We emphasise the significance of knowing and understanding your top three values to guide decision-making & alignment in your life.
  • Values need to be specific and well-defined to ensure they resonate with your true emotions and motivations.

Living in Alignment with Your Values

  • Ensure you experience your top values every day, even in different environments, helps you live in alignment with them.
  • Recognising the discomfort & "icky" feeling as feedback that you're not living in alignment with your values can be a catalyst for positive change.

Final Thoughts

  • Explore and embrace your personal and professional values to create a more fulfilling and purpose-driven life. Don't overcomplicate the process; take yourself lightly & enjoy the journey of self-discovery.

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