Choosing a path does not mean staying on it

When my GPS is not accurate enough as I reach a fork on a trail, I still choose a direction.

If the path turns out to be wrong, I can turn back. It costs extra kilometres, but choosing it does not oblige me to keep following it.

Why do we sometimes treat life decisions differently?

We hesitate to move, change careers or start a project because we are not certain we will still want it years from now.

We turn “Should I try this?” into “Can I commit to this forever?”

No wonder the decision feels overwhelming.

Some choices are irreversible. Others are costly to undo. But many leave more room to change direction than we allow ourselves to see.

Before asking “What if I regret it?”, ask “What would it actually take to change course?”

The Perspective Shift

A decision can deserve your full commitment without requiring your permanent commitment.

Taking a path gives you information you cannot get by standing at the fork.

Turning back may cost something. So does remaining undecided.

Walk your talk,
Franck

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