Quotes about Personal choices

There's a third thing about getting lost. The road I'm on always determines where I end up. Pretty insightful, eh? It really doesn't matter where I intended to be; the path I take determines my ultimate destination. Plans, intentions, spousal expectations . . . none of that counts. I always end up where the road I've chosen takes me. And that, as you know by now, is the theme of this book.

We all have personal favorites, whether we choose a god or a friend.

half of our happiness is determined by factors other than biology. Ten percent is connected to "life circumstances" and the other 40 percent is dependent on our life decisions. It

The image he bears decides his destiny.

Nothing shapes your life more than the commitments you choose to make.

If you want your own way, God will let you have it. Hell is the enjoyment of one's own way forever.

Meanwhile, the truth is, the only questions you ever need to consider when making decisions about your life are:     1. Is this something I want to be, do, or have?     2. Is this going to take me in the direction I want to go (not should go)?     3. Is this going to screw over* anybody else in the process?

We are the only ones who can make decisions for ourselves about how we will handle the situations that arise in our lives. Life is not likely to get any easier, but our approach to life can change and that will make it easier.

I don't think God cares if I wear nail polish or not. I don't think that's a deal breaker for him.