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Hard Decisions Make You Who You Are, So Choose Wisely

Remember where you started, think about where you might've been, and be happy where you are.

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Hard Decisions Make You Who You Are, So Choose Wisely

Every day you make decisions. Some decisions may be small and don't seem like they make an impact, but they do. Every decision you make, whatever the size, makes a difference. They change your entire life.

The other day I was talking with one of my friends and we were reminiscing about our pasts. When I was younger, I changed schools after Kindergarten and the decision was made that I repeated Kindergarten at my new school. If we never made the decision for me to repeat a year, then I most likely wouldn't have met my current best friends and I might not have even gone to the same college. My life might've been completely different.

Every decision you make changes your life and who you are as a person. Some decisions may not change you in a good way but you learn from them. It is important to think about the outcome before making a decision.

Some people make a wrong decision and there could a be small set back or sometimes it's much worse and someone winds up in jail. Sometimes your decisions could hurt other people, it might not have been your intention but it can happen. You never know what change will happen to your life after you make a choice, but that's okay. Every day you make some type of decision, don't think too much about the future. Keep a little spontaneity in your life, you don't need to know everything.

When you are going to make a decision, focus on yourself and what you want for your future. Things might not go as planned but your life will be impacted, all you can hope is that it's for the best. Sometimes, it's crazy to think about what your life would be like if you chose the other option. Your decisions make up who you are, they've all sculpted you into the person you are today. Don't regret what you've chosen.

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