It's important to rank your values in order of importance so that you have a predetermined order of operations to follow if your values are ever tested. Imagine, for example, you have listed your job or career as number five on the list and your spouse and kids are tied in the number one spot. If you are constantly being asked to work late or on weekends and end up feeling as though you're never seeing your family, the priority sequence you've chosen will provide clarity and direction to support the decision to make some changes in your life.