1. Take your top 8 values that you determined in boot camp 1 and using a dictionary, such as dictionary.com or a Webster's dictionary, look up the meanings of your value and determine what resonates closest to what you feel. Write this down.
2. Next, under the value and the definition you have developed, answer these questions:
• How will you live this value?
• How does this apply to your life on a practical level?
Being the Best-
definition : of the highest quality, excellence, or standing
I will apply this by making sure what I put my time and effort into is of the best quality. I will be punctual with appointments, I will thoughtfully and with precision finish my homework assignments before turning them in. At home , I will finish projects that I start, and I won't do them half way. I will make sure that they are of the best quality.
Commitment-
definition : the act of committing, pledging, or engaging oneself.
Application- When I commit to something, I will see it through to completion. With people , friends and family I will make sure that I will keep promises that I have made. I will be sure to be true to my words and deeds in all aspects where I have committed myself.
Fearlessness-
definition : –adjective without fear; bold or brave; intrepid.
I have spent a lot of time in fear. Fear of what people will think.. fear of what people will say. Of not measuring up. My goal is to be fearless. To approach this program, to approach my life without fear. To walk boldly through this life and truly LIVE- I will not live life in the backseat nor will I tiptoe through the remainder of my days on earth. I will dance boldly, I will sing loudly, and I will experience everything there is to experience, and I will do it with my eyes wide open. My mantra " I am fearless" will be on my lips first thing in the morning and the last thing before bed.
Focus-
definition: a central point, as of attraction, attention, or activity
I will make sure my focus is 100 percent. When listening I will not allow myself to be distracted. When spending time with a mentor, or even when spending time with friends or on a date. I will turn off my cell phone and focus all of my attention on the time that is being spent. Listening, learning, growing. If I am on a call I will turn off my television , or music and make sure that I am committed to the call at hand. Making sure that any activity I have committed or engaged myself into has my full undivided attention.
Honesty-
definition :
1. the quality or fact of being honest; uprightness and fairness.
2.
truthfulness, sincerity, or frankness.
3.
freedom from deceit or fraud.
Honesty is one of my most important values. Without it there is no trust. Without trust how can you have any type of relationship? Whether it be vanilla or D/s. I will strive to be honest in all that I do. I will commit to truth in all aspects, being forthright no matter what. Thus building trust and relationships, that will come from connecting with that core value of honesty.
Loyalty-
definition : the state or quality of being loyal; faithfulness to commitments or obligations
Loyalty , being faithful... keeping a commitment is huge to me , therefore I am loyal to a fault. I make sure that if I commit to something I will see it through. In obligations to classes, work, relationships. I will commit one hundred percent . I will make sure that I am loyal to my beliefs, my friends, my family. Fostering a life of faithfulness, trust and commitment.
Preparedness-
definition : the state of being prepared; readiness.
I will be prepared for classes- I will have pen paper, and I will be attentive and focused on the lesson at hand . At work I will be at least five minutes early to have my desk and myself ready to help clients , so that I am not rushed trying to find things. At home I will make sure that things like meat are put out in the morning so that when I come home to cook dinner they are thawed, and I am not running around trying to put something together, nor will I be tempted to go out for fast food. I will make sure I fill my gas tank up at the beginning of the week , so that I do not run the risk of running out of gas. Little things that make life easier come from being prepared. This is a value that although simple makes a huge difference in how my day runs, and in turn affects other people in my life.
Respect-
definition:
to show regard or consideration for
Respect is huge value for me. I try to show regard to all persons - No matter what. I do this without prejudice or judgement . I try to show consideration for all . I try to show respect by honoring titles, when speaking I address someone properly. I am respectful by not speaking to loudly or being profane. I am respectful by being punctual . I am respectful by not over talking another person, listening , rather than speaking. Thinking before I speak, and not just blurting answers. All ways that I will commit to showing respect for others.
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