Having core values, or a code of conduct, is important. Core values give us a structure for living and making decisions. I have a few core values I try to live by most of the time. Notice I said “try” and “most of the time.” I am not a perfect person. I am always a work in progress, and I mess up, and that is part of being human. We make mistakes. When I know what my core values are for myself, it’s easier to identify what went wrong when I messed up. If I don’t have a clue what my core values are, I am lost not knowing in which direction I need to go.