So my top 5 values were:

Family, Friendship, Health, Integrity, and Loyalty

So far today I have gone to work, gone on a bike ride, and started my homework. So the question is; Do my actions reflect the values I have chosen? I think they do. I go to work everyday to provide a better life for my family. I came home for lunch because my wife had the day off and I treasure the time we get to spend together (even if it is just 20 minutes). I’m training for another Ironman Triathlon to continue to lead a healthy lifestyle so that I can be active with my kids (personal accomplishment and personal development were #6 and #8 on my list). As far as friendship goes, after I complete this assignment, I’m taking one of my friends out for a beer before he goes to Peru. Integrity and Loyalty thankfully aren’t tested on a daily basis, but they are values instilled in me by my father and it’s not usually pretty when they are. Upon further introspection, they all tie into each other. I learned the importance of integrity and loyalty from my parents, my friends and wife would not be my friends and wife without these vital qualities. Health however, is sort of the odd man out, though, without your health it is very difficult to enjoy life. When I think about the values my parents raised me with, pretty much all of them stuck. The religion didn’t, but the values stayed.

What goals do I have yet to pursue? Within a year I will graduate from college. In the next couple years my wife and I will undertake the endeavor of parenthood.  In 2018 I’m going to race Ironman Cour d’Alene. I am going to move up either with Anheuser-Busch or wherever else my career takes me. I would like to work with a craft brewery and sell something I’m truly passionate about. I will continually strive to be a better husband and father.

What stands in the way? Working 70 hours a week makes it difficult to find time for homework. Setting up a budget and adjusting to a different lifestyle will be a hurdle for successful parenting. The only difficulty with Ironman Cour d’Alene will be scheduling my time, but with school out of the way that should make things easier. In order to advance my career I have to have a college degree. A lot of things need to fall into place for me to move to a craft brewery. As for being a great husband and father, only I stand in my way for that.

Since I can’t seem to post a clear picture of my list I will just type the bottom fifteen;

Personal Accomplishment, Enjoyment, Personal Development, Leadership, Location, Wisdom, Security, Community, Wealth, Expertness, Service, Prestige, Power, Independence, Creativity