Rethinking Values to Make the Hard Decisions Easier

by Thomas Walker-WerthLifestyleMay 30, 2025

Imagine you’re offered a promotion at work. You love your job—it gives you a sense of purpose and makes you feel proud—and you want to take the role. But it means being away from home for weeks at a time, and your partner objects. You don’t want to upset him/her or risk losing the relationship, but you don’t want to pass up an opportunity to develop the career that gives your life meaning. How do you decide what to do?

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