Moral Principles

A lot of people may have a hard time distinguishing Core Values from Moral Principles.

Moral Principles are fundamental standards for action that connect our Core Values to concrete reality.

The Core Value of "Compassion" doesn't tell you by itself what to do, or who to be. It needs something more specific attached to it that allows... See more

Core Values

Core values are Atomic Beliefs that express your fundamental evaluation of certain aspects of reality.

Values are standards of judgement or evaluation that allow us to determine what is good/bad, beautiful/ugly, and right/wrong.

Core Values are very general values that unify the plurality of evaluative beliefs and judgments that make us... See more

What Is A Micro-Philosophy?

A micro-philosophy is an interconnected statement of your core beliefs, values, and principles that serve as a framework for your life, and a guide to action.

In short, a micro-philosophy provides a clear and concise summary of what you fundamentally believe.

Knowing what you fundamentally believe is empowering in at least... See more

Your micro-philosophy is not just a written document — it is a fundamental life tool. It allows you to:

• Choose a life-plan for yourself (Self-Determination)


• Have a clear understanding of who you are and what you stand for (Sense of Self)


• Live and act authentically (Authenticity)


• Make clear and confident decisions (Clarity)


• Discover and refine your

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The 3 Elements Of A Micro-Philosophy

A micro-philosophy is a compositional belief structure.

What I mean by this is that it is built up out of several fundamental components, or elements .

The 3 elements are:

1. Atomic Beliefs


2. Core Values


3. Moral Principles

Atomic beliefs can impact who you are and what you care about, who you turn to for knowledge or insight, and what you choose to value on a day to day level. It is certainly true that there are some aspects of our lives that we cannot control, but what we believe is perhaps the area where we have the most control. This is empowering and terrifying.

The aim of a micro-philosophy is to help you live with clarity, act authentically, and find your purpose in life.

Atomic Beliefs

Atomic Beliefs are the fundamental building blocks of a micro-philosophy.

Unlike atomic habits, Atomic Beliefs are not necessarily "small". They can actually be quite expansive in their meaning and significance. Instead, they are atomic because they are fundamental .

A micro-philosophy is built upon, or out of, a handful of... See more