Decision Making

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The most important factor in starting your financial freedom journey would be your decision and how committed will you be on that decision.


Below are some of my favorite quotes that will let you understand what a decision is and its impact on one’s life.


Buddha quotes:


“No one saves us but ourselves. No one can and no one may. We ourselves must walk the path.”


“Never let anyone tell you how to live your life, it’s called your life for a reason. You make the decisions.”


“The mind is everything. What you think you become.”

Bible verses:

“Trust in the Lord with all of your heart and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight.” - Proverbs 3:5-6


“The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life, and he who is wise wins souls.” – Proverbs 11:30


“Be still before the Lord and wait patiently for Him; do not fret when people succeed in their ways, when they carry out their wicked schemes.” – Psalm 37:7


“If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you.” – James 1:5


Random:


“Never wish your life was easier, wish that you were better.” – Jim Rohn


“You know you made the right decision when there is peace in your heart.” – Unknown


“Waiting hurts. Forgetting hurts. But knowing which decision to take can sometimes be the most painful” – Jose N. Harris


“It does not take much strength to do things, but it requires a great deal of strength to decide what to do.” – Elbert Hubbard


“Do nothing, and nothing happens. Life is about decisions. You either make them or they’re made for you, but you can’t avoid them.” – Mhairi McFarlane


“I made decisions that I regret and I took them as learning experiences.. I’m human, not perfect like anybody else.” – Queen Latifah


“Sometimes it’s the smallest decisions that can change your life forever.” – Keri Russell


“Many times, the decisions we make affect and hurt your closest friends and family the most. I have a lot of regrets in that regard. But God has forgiven me, which I am very thankful for. It has enabled me to forgive myself and move forward one day at a time.” – Lex Luger

There are more quotes regarding decision making. Just browse the net and be inspired by it.


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