After it was announced that Ed Miliband had won the contest for Labour leader a heated debate started in our household. Should Ed have run against his older brother? By doing so he effectively scuppered David's chance to hold the office he had coveted for so long.
Discussions like this can shine a light on what's important to us. Its not just a matter of politics - it's a matter of values. The more I thought about it the more I leaned towards the argument that he shouldn't have run - but that's because for me "family" is always more important than "ambition". But others think differently.
Being clear about our values is a key building block in creating a happy and fulfilling life. Knowing what's really important to us, and staying true to that, makes life choices and decisions so much easier.
Are you crystal clear about your priorities and what's truly important? If not, write a list of all the things that are important to you. You can then score each one against the rest. For example, if you have "family" and "financial success" on your list ask yourself: if I had to choose one over the other which one would I choose? Is 'family' more important than 'financial success' or vice versa? Whichever one wins, give it a mark. Carry on down the list until you've scored each item in turn and then add up the scores. You should end up with a clear list of values.
Do you think Ed should have run?
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