Right now.

As you read this.

You are at a crossroads.

Should you continue reading?

Or.

Should you stop?

For selfish reasons I hope you continue.

But.

I also hope you do what’s best for you.

This go, no go decision is entirely up to you.

And according to research, the average adult makes about 35,000 decisions per day.

So about 35,000 times per day you are at a crossroads.

Actually, I’m using crossroads as a simple illustration. But a crossroads only gives you limited options. Whereas in life, your options in any given moment can range from two, which is the binary, go, no go, to in some cases almost unlimited.

So how do you learn to make the best decisions for yourself?

Well, that’s a great question and I’m glad you asked.

The reality is that it’s impossible to evaluate every decision, because you really don’t have the time to do so. And not all decisions carry the same weight. Some are obviously more important than others.

For example, what you have for breakfast can be automated. The big decision here is, if you decide you want to eat for health reasons, then your nutritional options are limited, which actually works in you favor. Now you have fewer options to decide from, and you can eliminate the ones that don’t lead towards health.

You can take similar steps in other areas of your life too. Once you’ve made the big decisions, then you can eliminate choices that don’t allow you to accomplish them. However, in order for you to achieve this, you have to have a level of introspection and self-awareness.

This means taking time to ask yourself what you really want to do with and in your life.

It means stopping, getting away from being on autopilot and really self-reflecting. This is one of those big decisions. In fact, I dare to say that this is the biggest decision you will ever make. Because, if you don’t, then as you come to the crossroads 35,000 times per day, you’ll just take the first road you see.

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