“Your values don't matter unless they cost you something”
Agree
- Easy beliefs aren't real convictions
- True values require sacrifice
- Comfort zone values are just preferences
- Tested values reveal character
Disagree
- Internal consistency matters regardless
- Not everything needs to be hard
- Living values daily is its own cost
- Peaceful times don't invalidate beliefs
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