The fastest way to understand yourself is to pay attention to what sets you off. That flash of anger on a train, the disgust when someone is rude to wait staff, the moment you realise you cannot connect with a person no matter how hard you try, none of it is random. It is values at work, quietly calling the shots.

We dig into personal values as the invisible rules that guide how we think, act, and decide, especially when no one is watching. Sharon breaks down how most of us inherit values without choosing them, then spend years living on autopilot. Pete brings it to life with everyday examples of “respect” being crossed: feet on seats, loud calls in public, littering, and the small acts of being a good citizen that reveal what someone really cares about. Sharon shares her own set of values, including equivalency, autonomy, and honesty, and explains why a value only counts if you can show how it appears in your behaviour.

You will also hear a practical way to tell the difference between a true value and a wish, plus how values shape friendships, boundaries, leadership, and decision-making at work. If you have ever wondered why you overreact to certain situations, why some people drain you instantly, or why your standards feel non-negotiable, this conversation gives you language for it.

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