If you are not familiar with the phrase, let me explain to you exactly what a core value is. Core values are the fundamental beliefs of a person. These guiding principles often dictate behavior and also help the person to understand the difference between right and wrong ... good and bad ... purposeful and wasteful ... valuable and worthless. Your core values, when used as a moral map, can help determine whether or not you are on the right path in life. So let me ask you again: What are your core values in life? Do you have any at all? Now that I have explained what a core value is, let me give you an example.