What are Values?

I often see people talking about values. Once, my teacher said, ”Great Leaders succeed because they have values in them.” But the question is What are Values? How they are helpful in our own personal and professional success?
The word value has been derived from Latin word valuta which means to be of some worth or to be strong. Therefore, value is something which makes us strong and valuable for others.
Now we can say that, “Great Leaders succeed because they are strong and valuable for others.”

In my opinion, values depend on the role you are playing e.g. Value of a religious person may not be as same as the value of a political person.

Values can be classified into 6 forms-

1.       Political Value- People who have political value also have extreme Need of Power in them. To do competition with others and then trying their best to defeat their opponent can be easily seen in them. Force and Fraud are part of their values. 
      2.  Business Value- People who have this value have ability to calculate their gain and loss easily. They are focused on their personal progress. Anything that can bring success to them is part of their value.

3.       Societal Value- This value is based on the Need of Recognition. People who have this are very image conscious. They want people to love them- respect them. These people can do anything to be the Center of Attraction. They can even get nude to get attention of the people. Film Stars are clear example of this value.

4.       Skeptic Value- These people do not accept things easily. They question everything. Scientists have this value that is why, they strive to discover the truth and hidden mysteries of the world. Their main objective is to find the truth and for that they can do anything.

5.       Spiritual Value- This is the best value. It makes us realize that we are not just human beings but also spiritual beings who want to get connected to the Infinite Power. This value makes us united and helps us in controlling our negative emotions.

6.       Artistic Value- These people don’t want to get into any conflict. They are good in negotiation and are also good in adapting with the environment. They are busy with their own work and their own world. This value is common in Diplomats.

Many people have a Myth that Values are firm but actually they are not.
In reality, Values are semi-fixed. They may change or they may not change. Circumstances have direct effect on our value system. 

There is nothing like good value or bad value. " Every good thing becomes bad at certain level and every bad thing becomes good at certain level" - Swami VivekanandaJust do the right things with right values.