The AG Effect Values Clarification Process
BEFORE YOU START
Most people don’t have a values problem.
They have an alignment problem.
You already know what matters.
The question is:
Are you using it to make decisions?
This process will help you move from:
General ideas → clear priorities
Good intentions → observable behaviors
Stated values → real choices
STEP 1 — START BROAD (BUT DON’T OVERTHINK IT)
Circle 8–10 values that resonate.
Don’t analyze. Just react.
Integrity
Courage
Compassion
Respect
Accountability
Freedom
Stability
Growth
Connection
Excellence
Honesty
Loyalty
Fairness
Impact
Security
Creativity
Service
Wisdom
Justice
Belonging
(Add your own if needed)
STEP 2 — CUT TO FIVE
Now narrow to 5.
Use this filter:
Which ones do I feel when they’re violated?
Which ones have actually shaped my past decisions?
Which ones show up even when it’s inconvenient?
If everything still feels important—you haven’t cut enough.
STEP 3 — CHOOSE YOUR TWO
This is the work.
Pick the 2 values that guide you when there is no good option.
When:
You can’t satisfy everyone
You don’t have full information
Something is at risk
If these two aren’t clear, your decisions won’t be either.
Write them here:
Value #1: __________
Value #2: __________
STEP 4 — DEFINE THEM IN REAL LIFE
If your values aren’t behavioral, they’re not usable.
Value #1: __________
When I am aligned, I:
When I am out of alignment, I:
Value #2: __________
When I am aligned, I:
When I am out of alignment, I:
STEP 5 — FIND YOUR PRESSURE POINTS
You don’t lose alignment randomly.
You lose it predictably.
Where are you most likely to compromise?
☐ Authority / power dynamics
☐ Conflict or potential disagreement
☐ Desire to be liked or included
☐ Time pressure / urgency
☐ Uncertainty or incomplete information
☐ Fear of consequences (career, reputation, relationships)
STEP 6 — NAME THE GAP
This is the part most people skip.
Don’t.
Answer honestly:
Where am I currently out of alignment?
What am I tolerating that conflicts with my values?
What decision am I delaying or avoiding?
Clarity without honesty won’t change anything.
STEP 7 — MAKE ONE ALIGNED DECISION
Not ten. One.
Decision I need to make:
Which option aligns most with my values:
What it might cost me:
What it will give me (clarity, integrity, trust, etc.):
STEP 8 — WATCH THE RIPPLE EFFECT
When you consistently act from your values:
People stop guessing what matters to you
Trust increases (even when decisions are hard)
Conversations get more honest
You spend less energy second-guessing yourself
Alignment creates clarity—for you and for everyone around you.
FINAL NOTE
This isn’t about getting it right every time.
It’s about not drifting unconsciously.
Because whether you’re intentional or not—you’re already living your values.
The question is:
Are they the ones you would choose?
You already know what matters. The question is…will you act on it?
Let’s build the muscle together.
