What Happens When You Realign Your Value System

As an immigrant teen, I noticed something was different about American kids. They stand up to their parents. If they wish to eat pepperoni pizza, they fight for it. If they prefer to study music in college, they study it. I realized their value system is individualistic.

The individualistic society’s core value is well being of the individual.

Growing up in India, the set of values was different. I was taught to listen and follow the elders. The kids went to eat at whatever restaurant their parents wanted. They studied in college, whatever their parents picked. The Indian value system is described as collectivism.

A society with collectivist values is looking for the well-being of the family and society.

A value system is the foundation of our life purpose.

Oprah’s personal value system is to care for others so she helps people live a better life. It aligns with her life’s purpose to inspire others.

Kardashian’s personal value system is status. Their life revolves around social status games. They create guilty pleasure television and social media. Their life purpose is to entertain and gain status.

Once you understand your life value system, you can change your values in alignment with what you want. With an…