TORUS Athletica Cultural Values #LiveTheImpossible

Version 0.3 (March 2016)

The 10 TORUS

Values

I.  Embrace Happiness

II.  Radical Honesty + Transparency

III.  Strive to #LiveTheImpossible

IV.  Exceptional Energy Sans Ego

V.  Seek First to Understand

VI.  Communicate with Clarity

VII.  Reflect + Recharge

VIII.  Live Smart + Fail Fast

IX.  Attitude of Gratitude

X.  Do Good

1. Embrace Happiness

Embrace Happiness •  You aim to be optimistic and positive about the

way you approach living your life •  Your friends, family and followers see you as a

positive role model •  You avoid criticizing or condemning any member

of the TORUS Team or anyone who’s part of our TORUS Tribe

•  You aren’t known as someone who complains or makes excuses as to why your life is the way it is

•  You strive to see the good in people and opportunities; even when it is difficult to do so

•  You seek opportunities to spread happiness and look for ways in which to do kind things for others in your life and our community

2. Radical Honesty + Transparency

Radical Honesty + Transparency •  As a representative of the TORUS Team, you take

pride in sharing our company’s core values, as well as our strengths, failures and our decisions we make

•  You strive to be a person who lives intentionally; honestly and is someone who aims to be vulnerable and transparent - knowing that being vulnerable is a strength and key to building trust with our TORUS Tribe and amongst our team

•  You are comfortable with sharing your honest thoughts, ideas, feedback and opinions with the TORUS Team. Constructive criticism is always welcome

•  You share early and often where possible – no big secrets within the TORUS Team. Only surprises!

3. Strive to #LiveTheImpossible

‘‘ IT ALWAYS SEEMS

IMPOSSIBLE UNTIL IT IS DONE

- NELSON MANDELA ‘‘

Strive to #LiveTheImpossible •  You are aware of your current level of productivity

and happiness and strive to make continual improvements to help you develop and grow as an individual and as a member of our team

•  You have a higher expectation of yourself than TORUS Athletica has of you

•  You seek new opportunities for growth and to live the impossible – even if that makes you uncomfortable. Get comfortable with being uncomfortable

•  You are deliberate about cultivating new habits and practicing activities that improve your overall mind, body and spirit. You cultivate new habits often

4. Exceptional Energy Sans Ego

Exceptional Energy Sans Ego •  You are exceptional at what you do – and our team

knows it (that’s why we’re on the same team!) •  You practice humility •  You generate ideas because you feel it will positively

contribute to the TORUS Team; not due to self-interest or for personal gain

•  You are teachable, adaptable and open to trying new things as a TORUS Team member that would help us grow as a team and as a company. You know that none of us possess all the answers; yet together our team is stronger and more powerful than the sum of its parts

•  You’re a dreamer, but you’re also a doer. Your actions speak louder than your words, so you endeavour to ensure your actions align with your words

5. Seek First to Understand

Seek First to Understand •  You seek first to understand; before trying to be

understood. You know that’s why we were born with two ears and one mouth – because we don’t know everything and there’s always so much more to learn

•  Listening is an art form and many people hear, but few listen with intent. You want to be one of the few who develop the skill to do so

•  You know that there are very few absolute truths. Alot of ‘truth’ is opinion and you understand that your ‘truth’ could be wrong – and that’s ok. You are open to the possibility of learning and growing as a result of acquiring new knowledge about life, yourself and the world around you

•  You strive to be more suggestive rather than instructive. That means that words such as “definitely” and “unquestionable” are swapped for “I think”, or “I believe” or “I feel”

6. Communicate with Clarity

Communicate With Clarity •  You talk, write, create art or design in a clear way that’s

effective in communicating your thoughts, ideas or feedback with our team

•  You don’t assume that everyone will understand you and your skills; so communicate in a way that the wider TORUS Team can understand you and can ask further questions if need be

•  You err on the side of caution when communicating, which means you try to over-communicate or explain your thoughts in a myriad of ways to the rest of the TORUS Team

•  You use more words to communicate an idea, even if it seems obvious or unnecessary

7. Reflect + Recharge

Reflect + Recharge •  You are deliberate about making time for yourself to

pause and reflect. It’s in those moments where your profound ideas and light bulb moments come from. Be it meditation, reading, journalling or long walks, you take time out for yourself often to recharge the batteries

•  You have a level-headed and calm approach to discussions with other TORUS Team members and ponder topics in your own time

•  You cultivate a practice of love – for yourself and those around you

•  You understand the value of patience and treat it as a muscle which needs practice to grow. Building a world-changing company takes time

8. Live Smart + Fail Fast

‘‘ OUR DEEPEST FEAR IS NOT THAT WE ARE INADEQUATE. OUR DEEPEST FEAR IS THAT WE ARE POWERFUL BEYOND MEASURE. ‘‘

Marianne Williamson

Live Smart + Fail Fast •  You aim to put 100% of effort into things or activities you

commit to – or not at all. You know that half-assed efforts only produce half-assed results

•  You strive to focus on a single task at a time. Multi-tasking is the enemy of getting shit done, because it spreads your focus and energy thin

•  When you’re putting in work, you nip distractions in the bud and dedicate your time and energy to the task at hand

•  You’re given permission to fail. Fail fast and fail often. It’s through failure that we learn how to be better, stronger, fitter and faster. Failure isn’t a bad thing, and should be embraced with open arms

•  When you make a mistake, it’s an opportunity to pause and learn from those lessons and experiences

•  You aim to be at the top of your game as you focus on expanding capacity of your mental, physical, emotional and spiritual energy. If you feel like you’re plateauing or struggling in an area of you’re life, you feel comfortable with reaching out to the wider TORUS Team for support, love and advice when needed

9. Attitude of Gratitude

Attitude of Gratitude •  You cultivate an attitude of gratitude each and

every day. You practice gratitude towards your body; your friends and family; your life and your circumstances – even if they aren’t exactly what you envisioned

•  You are grateful to be a part of the TORUS Team; grateful for others on our team who are all working towards bettering ourselves and the world

•  You approach our TORUS Tribe with a grateful and humble heart; knowing that it’s these members of our community who we exist for and wish to serve

•  You know that we are grateful for having you a part of our team. We’re honoured and blessed to work alongside you to help shape the future of our company

10. Do Good

Do Good •  In your personal life, you choose to do good: do

good by yourself; by others and for the world •  You are a generous human and seek to give back

often: be that with your time, energy, talents, love and/or money

•  You endeavour to correct mistakes or make amends – even if no one notices or cares

•  You are genuinely excited and passionate about helping others within your own personal life and helping members of our TORUS Tribe

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