We started by writing down values that we and our readers try to incorporate into our own lives and our own learning. In no time, we had several dozen listed in our notebook: “Live a meaningful life,” “make constant progress,” ”be open to change,” and “understand reality” were just a few. Next, we grouped together values that had a similar thread. Some fit together nicely, others could belong to multiple groups, and some stood alone. After some lively debate and deliberation, we narrowed them all down to f
Source: Farnam Street Principles