Decisions, decisions.... When you just know.

"Unsuccessful people make decisions based on where they are today. Successful people make decisions based on 

where they want to be tomorrow."

~Unknown

I consider myself to be very independent when it comes to making a decision.

But sometimes, I would like people to just tell me what to do. It's in those times when you sense this is a life changer  and one that you will look back on as pivotal, that you find yourself seeking out the advice of others. Carefully, carefully you discuss the details, the possibilities, and the pro/cons. You are grateful for their insights and opinions but at the end of the day, you know it's going to be up to you. 

Indeed, most of us already know what we want to do.

It's just may not 'feel right' to voice that without thought. You don't want to be accused of not thinking through such a large consideration. This is a life changer - marriage, career path, family etc. Everyone expects you to take your time, right?

There is such a thing as a gut feeling. And it resides in your desire to get to the place you see yourself in the future.

The people around you will base their advice more often than not on the immediacy of your life. They may know you very well, and be very wise, but they cannot see your deepest dreams and goals. They will suggest you decide based on what they see now, but that will only maintain what you have now. So as easy as it feels to be told what to do, it's not going to take you where you really want to go.

Only you can put that internal equation together when making a decision:

Your dreams + your opportunities = Satisfaction.

Cheers.