The Power of Five: How Past Decisions Shape Your Present

Pause for a moment and think of five major decisions you’ve made in the past that are shaping your life today.

They could be about anything: where you chose to live, whom you chose to marry, the job you accepted or declined, or even a moment when you said yes or no to something that changed everything.

The first time I went through this exercise, I was both shocked and amazed by the impact those choices had on my life.

This is so real that I can clearly see how major decisions I made in the past are shaping the results I’m living today.

My aha moment came when I realized what I could create with that awareness.

Realizing that what I choose now will inevitably shape my future gave me tremendous power to pause, review, and choose with intention. It sounds obvious, and yet, the obvious often needs to be said.

The bonus of this exercise was how proud I felt recognizing all the progress and growth since those decisions. There were plenty of challenges, for sure, but they all feel smaller now that I’ve moved through them.

Since then, I’ve kept a Post-it on my desk with my five key decisions for the year. I don’t read it every day, just often enough to stay focused and aligned with what I want to create. Time will tell how those decisions will change my life.

Now, it is your turn.

What are the 5 major decisions from your past that are shaping your life today?

And perhaps an even more powerful question:

What major decision are you making right now that will shape your future?

Enjoy your insights! Happy reflection!