Tradition

Respecting customs, heritage and ways of doing things that have lasted.

Measured by the Core Values Compass test. Scores run from 0 to 100.

Low scores (under 40): Less central

You lean toward new ways over inherited ones and question why things are done as they are. That frees you to improve things, though you may discard something useful without noticing.

Balanced scores (40 to 60)

You keep the customs that mean something to you and let others go. Tradition is a resource you use selectively.

High scores (over 60): Core to you

Rituals, family ways and shared history give your life shape and meaning. That rootedness steadies the people around you, though it can make change feel like a loss rather than a chance.

Related traits

• Achievement
  Setting demanding goals and wanting to see real results from your effort.
• Security
  Valuing stability, predictability and a safe base to build on.
• Freedom
  Wanting to choose your own path, schedule and way of doing things.
• Kindness
  Caring about other people's wellbeing and acting to help.
• Enjoyment
  Making room for pleasure, play and good moments in everyday life.
• Creativity
  Valuing original ideas, self-expression and making something new.

Sources and method

This lens asks how much ten broad values matter to you and ranks them by your answers. It relies on self-report, so it captures what you believe about yourself today, not a fixed truth. Most people rate many values highly, so the bands show relative emphasis within your own profile, not how you compare with anyone else. The useful part is the order and the gaps between them. Treat the result as a rough prompt for reflection, not a label.

Neither end of a dimension is better. Each comes with strengths and costs. For self-reflection and entertainment only.