Start With Values: How to Build a Life with Meaning and Purpose

Embark on a journey of self-discovery—and lead a life of purpose—with practical tools and thought-experiments that reveal how collective and personal values shape our lives.

In this powerfully insightful book, author Brad Hook, founder of the Values Institute, brings his years of experience as an executive coach, mentor, and researcher to unpack the extraordinary impact of values in our lives and helps set you on a journey to live with authenticity, courage and passion.

Three distinct sections guide you toward understanding your core values and their impact on your decision-making, purpose and daily habits:
• Discovering Your Values: Tools, lists and thought-experiments to help you find your core values and comprehend how they drive their actions and shape their purpose
• Living Your Values: Delves into how well-being can cultivate resilience, supporting values-aligned action even under stress
• Sharing Your Values: Emphasizes the communal aspect of values, fosters you to connect and use your values within a community

With its blend of theory and practice, the book equips readers with the understanding and tools they need to live a more fulfilling, values-aligned life. It is not just a book but a companion for anyone seeking to enhance their well-being, resilience, and relationships by starting with values.