Ep. 12: The 6 Categories of Value
In this HIGH-VALUE episode, Andrew walks us through a practical framework for evaluating the things we pursue in life—whether purchases, relationships, goals, or beliefs—using 6 fundamental categories of Value:
- Survival Value
- Utility Value
- Economic Value
- Entertainment Value
- Aesthetic Value
- Happiness Value
He explores the idea that “Value is largely a projection” as well as how we assign Value, why Value is subjective, and how understanding these 6 categories can improve the decision-making process. From the Crown Jewels to a can of beans, from gold investments to meatloaf memories, Reed illustrates with real-life examples how Value is more of a projection than inherent Reality. Whether you're reassessing your next big move or trying to understand what really matters, this episode offers a powerful lens to help answer the series’ central question:
“What are you willing to throw your life away on?”
Chapter Markers
(00:00) Introduction: The Nature of Life and Perception
“What are you willing to throw your life away on?”
Chapter Markers
(00:00) Introduction: The Nature of Life and Perception
(01:21) Defining “Value” as a Life Driver
(04:01) The 6 Categories of Value
(06:13) 1. Survival Value
(07:32) 2. Utility Value
(08:22) 3. Economic Value
(08:47) 4. Entertainment Value
(09:15) 5. Aesthetic and 6. Happiness Values
(10:22) Gold vs. Houses: A Value Breakdown
(14:59) The Knife, Mom’s Meatloaf & Canned Beans
(17:22) Scarcity, Knowledge & the Value of Ideas
(19:25) Reframing Hardship as Positive Value
Song: Twisted World - andrew reed & the liberation
Album: As a Bird of the Air… (Trilogy I Album 1)
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Watch out for the next message, every two weeks on Fridays @ 7:01am (EST)!
“Value really drives our lives to a great extent… because we’re constantly making decisions, purchase decisions, directions or courses for our lives—what we’re going to throw our life away on.”
“Value really drives our lives to a great extent… because we’re constantly making decisions, purchase decisions, directions or courses for our lives—what we’re going to throw our life away on.”