Look at the list of universal principles and identify the principles that you embrace; the ones that clearly resonate with you as being very important or even most important to you in your daily life. If you feel important values are missing, feel free to add your own at the bottom of the list.
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After you list the principles, confirm your understanding of the principles with a trusted colleague, friend or family member. Most of us don't make a habit of discussing universal principles during a normal day, but if you do, you will discover the similarities in your and others’ lists. You will validate the universal quality of the principles and will likely forge deeper connections with the people around you.