Our existence is surrounded with opportunities to make life altering decisions. If we choose to make a huge purchase, pursue a new career, or partake in a different way of living— they are all sitting right in front of us, just waiting to be chosen. Often, most people are afraid of the consequences of rapid change, the shock of having to adjust, or that a new endeavor might fail.
Confronted with such decisions myself, I try to squash my fears and work hard towards things I want and that inspire me to be a more productive and creative person. Sometimes projects don’t work out exactly the way I plan, and regrets can loom above.
But I try to remind myself that you always have to come back to appreciating effort— that trying is what matters. On the flip side, you could live an ultra-safe life, and never venture out of your comfort zone. Ultimately, this becomes a life altering decision as well, because you have chosen to remain the same… which, when the end comes, will fill you with more regret than having tried and failed dozens of times.
I’ve made lots of huge mistakes in my life, and I imagine I will make many more before the Big Sky comes crashing down on me. But no matter what, I know the biggest mistake would be to not embrace change. Keep evolving, people. Peace.