Value-Based Decision Making Quotes

Things which matter most must never be at the mercy of things which matter least.

Once you have a clear picture of your priorities - that is values, goals, and high leverage activities - organize around them.

My basic principle is that you don't make decisions because they are cheap; you make them because they're right.

You should have a value system. You can win if you stick with your value system.

People need a moral code, to help them make decisions. All this bio-yogurt virtue and financial self-righteousness are just filling the gap in the market. But the problem is that it's all backwards. It's not that you do the right thing and hope it pays off; the morally right thing is by definition the thing that gives the biggest payoff.

My father taught me many things. Two of them come to mind right now: Stay true to your values. You can compromise on policies, but not your fundamental values or else you will get lost in the world of politics. The second thing is to listen to whoever you are talking to. People in your street, other politicians, company heads and workers. Learn from them.

I am very strict on what products I want to associate myself with, and I felt that some things were just to make a buck.

A true principle makes decisions clear even under the most confusing and challenging circumstances.

With what sovereignty we have retained, we choose to decide for ourselves our needs in accordance with our values, exerting our rights of empowerment under those articles of the treaties.

When you start with why, which decision you make becomes very easy. It is so hard to do when you may suffer a short term loss or you may lose out on some short term gain. But in the long run it's way more powerful and way more stable.

There are times where I've made mistakes or our administration hasn't always aligned ourselves with the values we need to align ourselves with. It's a work of constant improvement.