What does it mean that regularly revisit your values?

Schedule periodic values check-ins to ensure your priorities still reflect who you are becoming.

Example: A software engineer conducts a quarterly values review. Last year she listed 'career advancement' as her top value. But reviewing her calendar, she spent most discretionary time mentoring junior developers and turning down promotions that would move her away from hands-on work. Her quarterly check-in reveals the gap: her operative value is craft mastery and generosity with knowledge, not advancement. She updates her stated values to match and immediately feels less internal friction about her next career decision.

Try this: Set a recurring calendar event for 90 days from today labeled 'Values Check-In.' When it fires, spend 30 minutes answering three questions in writing: (1) What did I actually spend my time and energy on this quarter? (2) Where did I feel most alive and most drained? (3) Do my stated values still match these patterns? Compare your answers to any previous check-in. Note what shifted. Update your values document if needed. Schedule the next check-in before closing the current one.