VALUE SYSTEM

How do we judge our value system?

How do we put our value system to the test? There are only two tests. The ultimate test is called the Mama Test. Whenever you are doing, whatever you are doing, wherever and with whomever, at home, at work, alone or with someone, if values are in question, ask yourself, “If my mama were to see me doing what I am doing right now, would she be proud of me and say “Atta boy!” or would she hang her head in shame?” Your values would be clarified rather quickly. If you pass the Mama Test and failed all other tests, you have passed. If you failed the Mama Test and passed all other tests, you have failed.

If the Mama Test doesn’t do it, here is another test called the Baba Test. Whenever you are doing, whatever you are doing, wherever and with whomever, at home or at work, alone or with someone, if values are in question, ask yourself, “If my children were to see me doing what I am doing right now, would I want them to see it, or would I embarrassed?”