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1 BIG IDEA
Knowing your Core Values is just the beginning. The Recognize–Reflect–Respond rhythm is how you lead with intention instead of instinct—especially when things feel fast, loud, or reactive.

3 WAYS TO APPLY THIS

• Pause before responding—ask: “What value is at stake here?”
• Buy time with: “I need a moment to think about how I want to respond.”
• Check: Am I reacting from urgency—or responding from clarity?

3 QUESTIONS TO ASK YOURSELF

• Where am I most reactive right now?
• What does that reveal about what matters to me?
• What would shift if I used this rhythm?

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RESOURCES & NEXT STEPS
Episodes mentioned: 

Need a Set of Life Principles? Discover the Power of Intentional Optimism
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