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Choosing Hard Things
Easy decisions rarely sculpt remarkable lives. Hard choices reveal not what’s right but who you intend to become.
Seth Thomas
June 15, 2025
We create ourselves through the act of making choices. — Ruth Chang
Good Morning. Hard choices occur when reasons run out. Logic can’t decide because options are on par; you must pledge allegiance with identity.
Recognizing this dissolves analysis paralysis. Instead of hunting a fated correct answer, craft reasons that make your chosen option right.
Post‑decision, own it publicly. Commitment converts ambiguity into momentum; waffling keeps pain without progress.
Today’s Challenge
List two equal options you’ve stalled on; write a “story of becoming” for each and pick the character you prefer to play.
🧠 Fascinating Stimuli:
Book of the Week
 | Kendall Royce’s How to Build Habits for Success is a 124‑page quick‑hit guide that swaps vague “be disciplined” slogans for three practical tools: the Wheel of Life to spotlight priority domains, High‑Impact Habit Mapping to shrink goals into micro‑wins, and a motivational check‑in that roots habits in your personal “why.” It reads fast—think a single coffee break—and its friendly tone feels more like a coach than a lecturer. Check it out! |
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