> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://women-in-web3.gitbook.io/garden/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://women-in-web3.gitbook.io/garden/about/vision-to-values/principles-and-values.md).

# Principles & Values

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<summary>🌬️ Air = Sustainability</summary>

* Lead with **compassion**.

  * Be someone's aircover.
  * Have compassion for others and yourself.
  * Turn inner emotion into outward action.

* Integrate **wellness**.
  * Recognize when to take a breather to avoid burnout and gain fresh perspectives.
  * Take care of yourself in order to take care of others and nurture the community.
  * Strive for a balanced and healthy mind, body, and spirit.<br>

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<summary><span data-gb-custom-inline data-tag="emoji" data-code="2600">☀️</span>Light = Community</summary>

* Foster **collaboration**.
  * Create belonging by lighting the way.
  * Learn and build together. Help each other grow.
  * Prioritize people and relationships.<br>
* Remember to have **fun**.
  * Bring laughter and joy.
  * Be each other’s hype squad.
  * Cherish the experiences and relationships along the journey.

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<summary>🌱 Nutrients = Growth Mindset</summary>

* Have a **bias to action**.
  * Be a proactive problem solver.
  * Fail fast. Learn and grow by doing.
  * Take ownership and responsibility.<br>
* Stay **curious**.
  * Be willing to adapt, try new things, and take risks.
  * Seek diverse perspectives.
  * Listen and be open to different POVs.

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<summary>🌡️ Temperature = Purpose</summary>

* Be **present**.
  * Show up fully with passion and rigor.
  * Be prepared and ready for change.
  * Value your time and other people’s time.

* Act with **intention**.
  * Align actions and decisions with our purpose—our why—for consistency and unity.
  * Gather meaningfully and with intention for positive outcomes
  * See the bigger picture and the details.

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<summary>💧 Water = Integrity</summary>

* Live **authentically**.
  * Be true to yourself and your beliefs.
  * Be genuine, real, and vulnerable.
  * Take off the mask.

* Give **trust**.
  * Be clear, honest, and transparent.
  * Communicate mindfully—and with empathy—but fearlessly candidly to build trust.
  * Trust that people are coming from a good place.

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