definition of value:
value is the weight of importance applied to any object, animal, or idea by an individual. it is affected by experience, state of mind, and genetics. thus anything's value is subject to change. value is used in decision making. the most basic value, though not always the most important, intrinsic to all beings is the value of one's own life. it is not based on logic since importance cannot be measured except for something else.

mitch's values at the beginning
-life
-living
-being lost in the current of society
-success through fame and fortune
-material things: houses, cars, food
-words
-people
-health
-present

mitch's values at the end
-life
-living
-being lost in the moment
-material things: dancing, food, being
-people
-health
-present
-keeping in touch with friends

values at start of highschool
-me having fun
-possessions
-fun
-money

values today
-understanding the universe, people, systemss
-peace
-logic
-helping other people acheive their goals, ddrives
-transitory nature of all things
-every action has an equal and opposite reacction
-change is cyclical
-looking more than a few steps ahead
-spirituality
-progress leads to regress leads to progresss
-to earn money means taking it from someone  else
-doing no intentional harm to someone withouut their express consent and a good reason why