by Victor Usifo

Created on: August 10, 2009   Last Updated: August 11, 2009

Decision, the tool that determines destiny

* Introduction
In this life, everyone starts on an equal footing. What do I mean? Except for those who had money left to them by benevolent parents or relatives, we all must create our own destiny. Henry Ford is quoted as saying "that if you think you can or you think you cannot you are right". In other words,whatever you choose to make out of your life,it is up to you.

* Decision and commitment

If you realize this truth, then you must know that life has no friend or foe. It goes the way you understand it. You become its friend to the extent you are able to master its principles. One of which is that you must decide to do something and make the commitment to accomplish what you have decided to do.

* Questioning the reason for living

To identify the route to take towards achieving your life's purpose, you may ask yourself some pertinent questions such as:What exactly am I cut out to fulfil in this life? Why am I alive? Is it just to eat and drink,sleep and wake up, grow old and die?,Get married and have children?Or is there more to this life?

* Supplying answers to questions posed

Answering those questions for many of us is an enormous task, while for others the answer does not matter at all. Yet for a few others the answer is crucial to attaining anything worthwhile or tangible in this life.

Answering above questions becomes critical because for those few individuals, every minute spent must count for something. Time is valuable and utilised to create a preferred future. Time is quantifiable and attached to achievement of worthy goals. Time must not be wasted because any time you use up or waste now cannot be replaced or recovered.

I am asking you to consider the above thoughts and identify where you belong. Are you one of those people searching for that "one thing" or are you careless about what the day brings? Anyhow you look at it and no matter where you fall in,the question,how do I move my life from where it is now to another level is vital.

* Conclusion and suggestions

My suggestions to everyone is that we should choose to make a difference, choose to stand for something, choose to become great,and then have the courage and enthusiasm to pursue your choice passionately.

If the above steps are followed with due dedication to details, you will undoubtedly attain your desires simply by deciding to do something rather than remain still. Make that choice today to create a better future for yourself and make a better world for all.

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