Choice vs. Decision

I was recently reminded of the distinction between these words and found it very powerful and liberating. First, here's one definition of each word:

CHOICE: (noun) the right, power, or opportunity to choose; option: The choice to play a game."

DECISION: (noun) the final score in any sport or contest: The decision was 5 to 4 in favor of the home team.

Choice simple is. It requires no explanation, no data, no meaning attached to it and it is 100% personal. Each of us make choices constantly, consciously or not. Choice is a feeling, emotive thing.
- I choose to have pancakes for breakfast.
- I choose not to shower.
- I choose not to speak to a certain person.

Decision inevitably is based on data, direct or indirect. It's based on past experiences and usually involves an "if... then..." logic. Decisions are mostly brain based and even those that are gut based have the elements of data and basing your gut on something you've experienced. Taking the same examples above we get:
- I decide not to have pancakes today because of the calories involved.
- I decide to shower because I'll stink if I don't.
- I choose not to speak to that person because I don't have time.

Now the beauty of this distinction is when we apply it consciously. How often do you have self-doubt, self-judgement and make up stories in your mind about your choice and confuse it with a decision? It's simply your choice - no need to explain why. Actually neither is there a need to explain a decision however you have data for yourself to know why you arrived at that decision. There is no need for that data with a choice. It simply is.

Play around with this concept today and comment on it if you choose.

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In my upcoming book- "The 101% You: Seven Steps to Living the Success You Deserve" I provide questions and exercises to experience being, doing and having all the success you deserve. You will learn the importance of you owning 100% of who you are, just the way you are, and then some more.

For those concerned about the focus on “you” as ego-centered – consider this metaphor to understand the intent of this focus: you are on an airplane and you hear the safety announcement: “If the oxygen mask drops, adults put your mask on first and then assist children and others.” That’s the concept of healthy "me first." You are no good to your children and others if you die in the process of helping them first. Keep this metaphor in mind, in case you start to feel Resonant Insights is heavily focused on You- that is the intention and we are 101% devoted to your success!

Remember, your success is as close to you as your breath.

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The concept of "Be Your 101%" is about recognizing you are...

- the only You in the entire universe
- You are the best You there is
- You are 100% perfect as You are
- Your only flaws are those you choose to believe
- You are powerful beyond your own imagination

There is always a great good available for you, and the 1% represents "this and more" success for You.

At Resonant Insights, we invite you on a journey of discovering & celebrating You!