Success is a Decision

Would you like a side of fries or a salad? This decision is one that people make on a daily basis. Some decisions range from a simple choice such as what shirt to wear and others have huge impacts such as the decision to create a product that will impact thousands of people. At times it is difficult to make a decision, but it is in these challenging moments that someone can grow and learn.

When a challenge first arises, I like many others become uncomfortable. I realize that a choice must be made on how I am going to react to the situation. Many times in the moment I feel as if it would be nice to make the easier choice. An example of this would be the choice of working out. I know it will be difficult and there will be pain involved. Some people will run from this pain and seek out comfort. I personally will not do this because I know that making the hard right will be much better in the long run than the easy no.

Let me say that again: Make the hard right over the easy no.

It is through these decisions that a person builds endurance to these pains. We grow over many repeated choices of doing the right thing. We build strength and learn to continue making hard decisions in the correct manner. It is through these repeated right decisions that the foundation of a successful life is built.

What will you do the next time you face a challenging task. Will you take the easy route or the one less traveled?

I know I will choose the one less traveled as it will lead to success. I challenge you to join me, but it won’t be easy. Make the hard right and build the foundation for success!

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https://www.nytimes.com/2021/10/21/learning/two-roads.html