Quotes about Decision-making

Seasoned leaders rarely regret having taken risks. Even the risks that didn't pay off directly are viewed as a necessary part of the journey. A leader's regrets generally revolve around missed opportunities, not risks taken. Many of those missed opportunities would not have been missed had they been willing to push through their fear and embrace what could be. Fear, not a lack of good ideas, is usually what keeps a man or woman standing on the sidelines.

If there's an area in your life where you tell yourself, "I know this is wrong, but I'm going to do it anyway, and probably repeat it," Solomon would answer, "In that area of your life, you're a fool."

So you see, that's why we ask the question: In light of my past experience, in light of my current circumstances, in light of my future hopes and dreams—regardless of where that leads—if I was wise, what would I do?

We are not animals. We are not a product of what has happened to us in our past. We have the power of choice.

The day-to-day making of policy is arguing all the time. You're trying to get the right approach and the right answer, and there are moments that aren't very pleasant. But in the end, you look at the overall product.

What farmers gain most of all from the increase in agricultural productivity, of course, is choice.

Teamwork is a strategic decision.

I only do what my gut tells me to. I think it's smart to listen to other people's advice, but at the end of the day, you're the only one who can tell you what's right for you.

Before I built a wall I'd ask to knowWhat I was walling in or walling out.

spiritual exercises whereby to conquer oneself, and order one's life, without being influenced in one's decision by any inordinate affection.

It is not possible to produce a set of rules purporting to describe what a man should do in every conceivable set of circumstances.

An empty stomach is not a good political adviser.