“Ask yourself before making a decision; will this decision harm or help myself or others involved in the decision.” ― Kloby
“Not making a decision is the worst thing you can do. So long as you feel you made the right decision based on the information you had at that time, there's no need to fret about it. If it fails, you'll know what to do next time.” ― Bo Schembechler, Bo's Lasting Lessons: The Legendary Coach Teaches the Timeless Fundamentals of Leadership
“When faced with two equally tough choices, most people choose the third choice: to not choose. ” ― Jarod Kintz, This Book Title is Invisible
"The man who insists upon seeing with perfect clearness before he decides, never decides. Accept life, and you must accept regret." - Henri Frederic Amiel
“On an important decision one rarely has 100% of the information needed for a good decision no matter how much one spends or how long one waits. And, if one waits too long, he has a different problem and has to start all over. This is the terrible dilemma of the hesitant decision maker.” ― Robert K. Greenleaf, Servant As Leader
“There is nothing in the world so difficult as that task of making up one's mind. Who is there that has not longed that the power and privilege of selection among alternatives should be taken away from him in some important crisis of his life, and that his conduct should be arranged for him, either this way or that, by some divine power if it were possible, - by some patriarchal power in the absence of divinity, - or by chance, even, if nothing better than chance could be found to do it? But no one dares to cast the die, and to go honestly by the hazard. There must be the actual necessity of obeying the die, before even the die can be of any use.” ― Anthony Trollope, Phineas Finn
MainMessageForToday Some decisions are difficult. You should spend more time making these decisions to minimize your regret.
Thursday, January 14, 2016
From the song 'I Decided' by R. Kelly:
I decided to stay home tonight, I decided I'ma treat you right, I decided to be there for you, Decided to be on my P's and Q's, I decided to give up my friends, Decided I'ma take you out weekends, Decided to give you a reason to trust, These are decisions that I make for love.
Enough is enough no more running around, (Searchin' for what's right here at home) Because my luck is 'bout to turn around, (And I just can't keep doin' you wrong) Girl I take it for granted that you will be here always, (Tired of this ego trip) 'Cause soon you'll be searchin' for another man, And I just can't have that happen to me.
"Never cut a tree down in the wintertime. Never make a negative decision in the low time. Never make your most important decisions when you are in your worst moods. Wait. Be patient. The storm will pass. The spring will come." - Robert H. Schuller
"Someone once said anyone can be great under rosy circumstances, but the true test of character is measured by how well a person makes decisions during difficult times." - Jack Gantos, Hole in My Life
"The only good thing about having your back to the wall is that it makes it really easy to choose which way you're going to go." - Jim Butcher, Cold Days
"Circumstances don't determine who you are, or what you will be. Only you do that. You either decide, or you don't. Even the decision not to decide was still yours." - Julie-Anne
"Whatever you decide, don't let it be because you don't think you have a choice." - Hannah Harrington, Saving June
MainMessageForToday Our circumstances may lead us to make certain decisions. We may not make the best decisions because are stressed or rushed. Do you maintain a "level head" when stressed?
Wednesday, January 13, 2016
From the song 'I Decide' by Lindsay Lohan:
Don't think that you can tell me what to think, I'm the one who knows what's good for me, And I'm stating my independence. Gonna take the road, I'm gonna take, And I'm gonna make my own mistakes, It's my life, I decide.
I decide how I live, I decide who I love, Choice is mine, And no one gets to make my mind up, I decide. I decide where I go, What I need, Who I know, I'm the one who's running my life, I decide, I decide.
"Most of my family, friends and business network reside in the Washington DC area, so the right decision seems to be: stay in the Washington DC area where I will remain in close contact with family, friends and other connections, and will also know enough about the area and the area's activities to quickly grow my connections and build up a client base. But there are other considerations." - FahmeenaOdetta Moore, Why I Decided to Move to Florida Though I Am Years from Retirement, https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/why-i-decided-move-florida-though-am-years-from-retirement-moore?trk=mp-reader-card
"Most decisions are seat-of-the-pants judgments. You can create a rationale for anything. In the end, most decisions are based on intuition and faith." - Nathan Myhrvold in The Microsoft Provocateur
"There are things you do sometimes, actions that you take by obeying sudden impulses, without stopping for even a fraction of a second to think, and then you spend the rest of your life either lamenting it or thanking yourself for it. They are rare, unique, and perfect moments." - Irene Gonzalez Frei
"A good decision is based on knowledge and not on numbers." - Plato
"Don't overthink things. Sometimes you can convince your head not to listen to your heart. Those are the decisions you regret for the rest of your life." ― Unknown
"For making good decisions, intuition is your best go-to." - Karen Whitaker
MainMessageForToday How do you make decisions? Based on logic? Based on your gut or feelings? Based on something else? Do you think the young make more risky decisions?
Monday, January 11, 2016
From the song 'You Gotta Be' by Des'ree:
Listen as your day unfolds Challenge what the future holds Try and keep your head up to the sky Lovers they may cause your tears Go ahead release your fears Stand up and be counted don't be 'shamed to cry
You gotta be, you gotta be bad You gotta be bold, you gotta be wiser You gotta be hard, you gotta be tough, you gotta be stronger You gotta be cool, you gotta be calm, you gotta stay together All I know, all I know love will save the day
Herald what your mother said Read the books your father read Try to solve the puzzles in your own sweet time Some may have more cash than you Others take a different view My, oh, my he-eh-y
You gotta be bad You gotta be bold, you gotta be wiser You gotta be hard, you gotta be tough, you gotta be stronger You gotta be cool, you gotta be calm, you gotta stay together All I know, all I know love will save the day
Time asks no questions it goes on without you Leaving you behind if you can't stand the pace The world keeps on spinning can't stop it if you tried to The best part is danger staring you in the face
Remember, listen as your day unfolds Challenge what the future holds Try to keep your head up to the sky Lovers they may cause your tears Go ahead release your fears My, oh, my He-ey-y
You gotta be bad You gotta be bold, you gotta be wiser You gotta be hard, you gotta be tough, you gotta be stronger You gotta be cool, you gotta be calm, you gotta stay together All I know, all I know love will save the day
“Sometimes the hardest thing in life is to know which bridge to cross and which to burn.” ― Bertrand Russell
“Life is made up of chances to make choices, decisions of what you wish to do; the accumulated result of those choices is what you call your life.” ― Steven Redhead, The Solution
“Do nothing, and nothing happens. Life is about decisions. You either make them or they're made for you, but you can't avoid them.” ― Mhairi McFarlane, You Had Me At Hello
“Decisions determine the directions of your destiny.” ― Bobby Sullivan
“Many people fail in their career, business and relationship, and others get stuck because of their inability to make quality decisions.” ― Nkem Mpamah, The Art of Achievement and Fulfillment: Fundamental Principles to Overcome Obstacles and Turn Dreams Into Reality!
MainMessageForToday Your decisions should reflect your hopes and dreams. Make decisions that will lead you to (and along) the path of success.
