6 Best Values for 2026: No. 5 - Joy (Isla Múcura, Colombia)

You likely want joy in your life… but do you value it?

We chase promotions, plan trips, buy stuff, and optimize our lives — all in pursuit of happiness. But what if true joy isn’t something you find? What if it’s something you choose? And even more radical — what if it’s a core value you could live by every day?

In this episode, Justin Wenck, PhD, continues his Six Best Values for 2026 series with a transformative and often-overlooked truth:

🎯 Joy isn’t just a mood — it’s a state of being that you choose. And it’s one of the most powerful values you can live by.

Recording from a Caribbean island off the coast of Colombia, Justin shares how joy doesn’t depend on circumstances — it shapes them.

Key Takeaways

Joy ≠ happiness. Happiness is momentary; joy is a state of being.
Joy is a choice. It’s how you meet life — not what life hands you.
Your values show up in how you behave. You can't just say you value joy — you must live it, especially in hard or annoying moments.
Being joyful impacts others. You set the tone. You show what's possible.

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🧠 Reflect: What would shift if you lived like joy was a non-negotiable value?

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Justin Wenck, Ph.D. is a best-selling author, coach, teacher, speaker, podcaster, and tech professional, and has his doctorate in Electrical Engineering, which means he’s an expert in complex systems and their programming. He is dedicated to using this expertise to optimize the most complex system we know: The Human Being.

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