"The time to take counsel of your fears is before you make an important battle decision. That's the time to listen to every fear you can imagine! When you have collected all the facts and fears and made your decision, turn off all your fears and go ahead!"
- George S. Patton

Are you stressed, rushed and aggravated?

Stress Changes How People Make Decisions
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/02/120228114308.htm

"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

How much time would you need to decide on the blue pill or the red pill? (See attached clip from The Matrix)
Do you make big decisions swiftly?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zE7PKRjrid4

"Before you start some work, always ask yourself three questions - Why am I doing it, What the results might be and Will I be successful. Only when you think deeply and find satisfactory answers to these questions, go ahead".
- Chanakya

“Ask yourself before making a decision; will this decision harm or help myself or others involved in the decision ”
- Kloby

"Human decision-making is complex. On our own, our tendency to yield to short-term temptations, and even to addictions, may be too strong for our rational, long-term planning."
- Peter Singer

Happy Cinco de Mayo!
Thought for the day: Don't be a pawn in the game of life. Make decisions based on your needs and beliefs. Consider the consequences of your decisions. #DecisionsWeek

Do you usually make your own decisions and determine what is best for you? Do other people influence and persuade you?

Movie: Glitter
https://youtu.be/xNUkgh90eAw

Theme for the week 5/3 - 5/9: Decisions.