I agree, John. It's like the analogy of the tea bag - you never know what's truly in it until it's in hot water...

If our values are never challenged, we may not know what we stand for and then become something we "can't identify down the road."

I think our values can compel us to seek to challenge them but can also make us complacent to live lives that insulate them and squelch growth. If my kids don't step out of themselves and challenge the application of their training and values in their karate lessons, they will never grow and progress and their participation will not be relevant any more. This serves as a leadership application as well.

Love the input John, thank you!

Paul