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We are in the midst of a series that combines the areas of sports, business, Christian faith, and relationship principles\u2014and the commonalities that converge from these diverse areas. I’ve personally experienced the profound impact of these areas on my own life. Through these recent posts, I’ve aimed to shed light on how principles from sports, business, Christian faith, and relationships intersect\u2014believing that this exploration can similarly impact your life in meaningful ways. In my previous post<\/a>, we looked at how effective Leadership principles could be drawn from these four areas. Today, we are going to delve into values. More specifically, we\u2019ll explore the values that are underpinning success in sports, business, Christian teachings and personal relationships.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Values Definition<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Values refers to the principles, beliefs, and standards that guide our individual behaviors, choices, and attitudes. They represent what is important, desirable, and worthy of pursuit in life, influencing our decision-making and shaping our character.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our goal through this series is to create our intentional blueprint or playbook. This series is for the Christian woman who is open to refocus her life and create a playbook for the next 25 years of her life. I encourage you to get out that journal. If you\u2019re new to my posts, I\u2019m a huge journal person. I feel when we write, our brain takes on a different job. It\u2019s not just in observation mode, it puts us in a learning mode. I don\u2019t know about you, but if I hear something that resonates with me and I don\u2019t write it down, I flat don\u2019t remember. I really encourage you to journal about the ideas I\u2019m sharing with you. This is your own personal project and I\u2019m glad you\u2019re here!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sports<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The three values that stand out to me are: discipline, teamwork and perseverance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tim Tebow, a former professional football player who was known for his strong Christian faith and values, recently said: “I think the greatest way to use the platform of football is to honor the Lord in everything that we do, and I think it\u2019s to be a good example to others.” He exemplifies the values of faith, integrity, and service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Simone Biles, a decorated gymnast known for her Christian faith, said: “God gives his toughest battles to his strongest soldiers.” An example of her attitude and value of perseverance!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I believe we can agree that discipline, teamwork, and perseverance are universal principles essential for success. Discipline fosters focus and commitment, teamwork promotes collaboration and unity, while perseverance empowers us as individuals to overcome obstacles and pursue our goals relentlessly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For me personally, this takes me back to a life-changing moment. I shared a few posts ago, I have played sports since I was a kid. When I was 8th grade, I played on the \u201cB\u201d team in basketball. Our season has come to an end. There were two extra jerseys available on the \u201cA\u201d team. The coach called me and one other girl from the \u201cB\u201d team over to the bleachers when practice was over. I\u2019ll never forget that moment when he said: \u201cMonette, you have been so determined this season, your commitment to teamwork, your fight and perseverance has not gone unnoticed. You can dress out with the Varsity during District, Regionals and State playoffs. I\u2019ll never forget that feeling of accomplishment. This was a life-changing moment for this 14-year-old girl. I have never forgotten that moment. I\u2019m telling you this because of what that did. It reinforced in me, even though I wasn\u2019t the most talented or coordinated or gifted athlete, what could be possible if you never give up and that hard work and effort pay off.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These values, discipline, teamwork, and perseverance go way beyond sports, shaping our personal, our professional, and our spiritual journeys, guiding us towards achievement, fulfillment, and growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Business<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

These three key business values: integrity, innovation, and collaboration, stand out to me.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here\u2019s an imaginary picture of what I think is an ideal entrepreneur. Let\u2019s call her Sarah. Her core values of integrity, innovation, and collaboration define her approach to business and life. With integrity as her guiding principle, Sarah operates with honesty, transparency, and does the right thing in all her dealings\u2014which builds trust and credibility with clients, partners, and employees. Innovation drives Sarah’s relentless pursuit of creative solutions and forward-thinking strategies, allowing her to adapt to changing market dynamics and stay ahead of the curve. However, it is Sarah’s commitment to collaboration that truly sets her apart. Believing in the power of teamwork and collective ideas, she fosters a culture of cooperation and shared success within her company\u2014empowering team members to contribute their unique talents and perspectives towards achieving common goals. Through her unwavering commitment to integrity, innovation, and collaboration, Sarah not only leads her business to success but also inspires those around her to strive for excellence and make a positive impact in their relevant areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s pull some values from this scenario:<\/p>\n\n\n\n