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Values & Pillars

Over the years I have come to define five core values to govern my life, and four pillars that structure my strategy for living it.

Core Values

After a long and iterative process of introspection, I have come to define 5 values that I live by: Growth, Ubuntu, Creativity, Curiosity, and Excellence.

Values mind-map

Life Pillars

My current strategy towards this life game is organised around 4 essential pillars:

Life pillars diagram

Guiding Pillars of Ramarea’s Life Plan

Personal Development

  • Lead a healthful life sustained by a nutritious diet, active lifestyle, and sufficient rest.
  • Cultivate consciousness through intentional, ongoing reflection.
  • Be intentional about learning, especially outside the formal education system.

Meaningful Communities

  • Develop and sustain meaningful relationships characterised by mutual commitment to spiritual growth.
  • Actively advance the marginalised communities to which I have pledged my service.
  • Be mindful of the privileges I bring into interactions with others.

Professional Excellence

  • Pursue work that enables me to help people and organisations make better decisions.
  • Continuously equip myself with the skills needed to excel at the work I do.
  • Be a man of my word, producing quality work within the shortest time possible.

Financial Sustainability

  • Have prudent cash flow management — balancing present enjoyment with future security.
  • Ethically develop and manage a diversified investment portfolio.
  • Commit at least a tenth of after-tax income towards the advancement of marginalised groups.
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