The Simple Secret to Making Life-Changing Decisions
Yesterday, my good friend Alex shared a gem with me: "There is no right decision, you just have to make a choice." This resonated deeply, especially during this pivotal moment in my life. Choices can feel daunting, wrapped in the fear of making the "wrong" one. But in my home, we live by a simple motto: "Pick it and keep on going."
The real power lies in the act of choosing. There’s no definitive right or wrong decision; there are just choices and their outcomes. Mistakes might happen, sure—but often, they become the lessons that shape us.
As the philosopher Marcus Aurelius once said, "The impediment to action advances action. What stands in the way becomes the way.”
Even our missteps become part of the journey, guiding us forward and transforming into opportunities we never could have imagined.
Every day, we face decisions, some minor, some monumental. When we obsess over finding the perfect choice, we paralyze ourselves. Letting go of the need for a "right" decision liberates us. It’s about feeling what resonates with you in the moment. Taking no action is almost always the wrong move, while taking any action propels you forward, creating momentum and clarity.
I once advised a young friend who was overwhelmed by the sheer number of options in her life: go back to school, become a flight attendant, stick with her job, or pursue something entirely new. She spent weeks listing pros and cons, paralyzed by indecision. Finally, I told her, "Just make a choice. Any choice. And commit to it." The magic doesn’t lie in discovering a mythical "perfect" answer; it lies in choosing a path and walking it wholeheartedly. Life isn’t a game show where the goal is to uncover the ultimate prize behind one door. Instead, every door has something unique to offer, and all of them can lead to growth if we embrace them fully.
This principle applies to even the smallest of choices. When you're standing in a grocery store, pick a line and stay in it. Don’t agonize over whether another line is moving faster. Trust the decision you’ve made and focus on the next step. The same goes for life: breathe, feel your options, and go with what feels most aligned in that moment. Your intuition is your compass, and it rarely leads you astray.
At the heart of it all, remember that no choice is final. The worst that can happen is a detour—not a dead end. Embrace the twists and turns, knowing that every decision, every obstacle, every path leads you exactly where you’re meant to be.