“10 CORE BELIEFS” Page 1 of 2 From time to time, In the course of one’s life, What’s needed is reflection. A time to step back and sort out fact from misperception. So, here I am Tryin’ to understand My personal reality And discover more Of what’s at the core Of the values that define me. So, what does one stand for? I mean behind the mask We wear daily. Dig down deep inside To where your core beliefs reside And you will be able to create And then evaluate Your own list like this: #1 Make family a priority. #2 Be willing to work hard to succeed. #3 Avoid feeling envy, greed or any other need That might compel you to deceive. #4 Your conscience, you must always heed. #5 Have fun but always responsibly. “10 Core Beliefs” Page 2 of 2 And that’s the first five of ten core beliefs that are permanently woven into the fabric of me. X-ray tests and related Methodologies Can’t see what really Goes on in your head, That is, psychologically But if there was a machine that could reliably retrieve The content of one’s mind, Then anyone studying mine, would find, These five more beliefs that I stand firmly behind: #6 It’s better to give than receive. #7 Know when to stay and when to leave. #8 Respect the inherent dignity of every human being. #9 Allow yourself to “just be,” and always “be” authentically. So, now here’s the tenth of my core beliefs. And it’s an idea with which you may well agree... #10 Always remember that all you do, And all you ever hope to achieve, Must be consistent with what you, at your core, believe. END PAGE 2 OF 2 “10 Core Beliefs”