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“Defining Good and Bad Values Good values are 1) reality-based, 2) socially constructive, and 3) immediate and controllable. Bad values are 1) superstitious, 2) socially destructive, and 3) not immediate or controllable. Honesty” quote by Mark Manson
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““Defining Good and Bad Values Good values are 1) reality-based, 2) socially constructive, and 3) immediate and controllable. Bad values are 1) superstitious, 2) socially destructive, and 3) not immediate or controllable. Honesty””

Mark Manson

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Source Book: The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck, Mark Manson, 2016

Good values are grounded in reality, build society, and are controllable; bad values are superstitious, destructive, and beyond control.

In simple terms: Good values are real, helpful, controllable; bad are not.

Key Takeaway

Choose values that are realistic and constructive.

Themes

values ethics society

Mood

thoughtful practical

Type

ethical philosophical

When to use this quote

  • decision making
  • leadership
  • personal development

Key Concepts

psychology philosophy

Questions to Reflect On

  • What values guide your daily actions?
  • How do you handle values that conflict with reality?
A Different Perspective

Values can shift with context, making strict categories hard.

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