My Values, Work Principles, and Rules

For a while now, I’ve been trying to define what really matters to me – not just in work, but in life. 

Running this blog, experimenting with different approaches, and constantly adjusting my workflow has helped me see things more clearly. 

So, here’s where I stand right now: my values, my work principles, and the rules I follow (or try to).

Values: What Drives Me

These are the things that guide my decisions, whether it’s writing a blog post, choosing a project, or structuring my workweek.

• Authenticity: I share real experiences, not just polished advice.
• Growth: learning, experimenting, improving – it’s a constant process.
• Balance: work is important, but so is mental health. Finding the right rhythm matters.
• Usefulness: If I share something, it should either help someone or at least make them think.
• Adaptability: sticking to one approach doesn’t work for me. I adjust as I go.

Work Principles: How I Operate

I’ve tested a lot of approaches: some worked, some didn’t. Here’s what I’ve settled on:

1. Flexibility, but not chaos. I don’t force myself into strict daily habits, but I do have a system that keeps things moving.
2. Quality over quantity. I stopped chasing consistency for the sake of it. If I have nothing valuable to say, I won’t post.
3. No blind trend-following. Just because something works for others doesn’t mean it works for me.
4. Honesty with myself and my audience. I won’t sell the idea of a “perfect system” when I know that’s not how life works.
5. Experiment, learn, adapt. I try things, reflect, tweak, and move forward.

Rules: What I Stick To

1. I don’t force myself to do things that clearly don’t work for me.
2. I respect my own pace: some weeks I’m productive, some weeks I’m not, and that’s okay.
3. I only share what feels genuine and meaningful.
4. If something feels off, I allow myself to change direction.
5. I focus on creating real value, not just content for the sake of it.

I also have a bunch of smaller daily rules, like: don’t overwork, reply quickly, be kind, and respect everyone – but there are too many to list right now (maybe I’ll share them another time). 😀

That’s where I’m at right now. Things might change (because they always do), but for now, this framework helps me stay focused and true to myself.