McKinsey Quarterly
Do you know your life’s purpose?
Your life purpose can be mapped to nine universal values. You have access to all nine to some degree, but the exact mix is unique to you. Our research uncovered three common patterns based on these values: the free spirit, the achiever, and the caregiver. Are you like one of these? Or do you identify as something else entirely, based on your own combination of the nine values? And what does it mean for your life at work?

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SELFAGENCYOTHERSINTEGRATION
Achievement
Conservation
Caring
Freedom
Respect
Tradition
Enjoyment
Stability
Equality/justice
Least important
Most important
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