The Value of Wise Decisions

Making wise decisions will improve your reputation. I believe there is a direct correlation between the decisions we make and the reputations we hold. I also believe that in order for a person to be truly content in life, he needs a reputation he can be proud of.

Think of two people you know fairly well, but don’t talk to every day. What determines how you think of them? The answer is simple: the decisions they make and the actions they take. Do you trust them? Then you’ve probably never heard them lie. Do you have reservations about trusting them? Then you’ve probably seen them bend the truth a little bit. Do you like them? Then perhaps they have been nice to you or your friends. Do you not like them? Then chances are you had a conflict of opinion with them, or you disagreed with a decision they made.

The point is this: What you have seen them do has had a huge impact on how you think about them. The choices and decisions they have made have determined what you and others think of them.

The same is true for you. People will form most of their opinion about you based on what they see you do. If you make poor decisions, your reputation will suffer. If you make wise decisions, your reputation will reap the benefits.

What kind of reputation do you have? What decisions have your friends watched you make? What do people think of you when someone says your name? Are there some things you’ve done that you’re not proud of? Don’t kill yourself over those things! Everyone has regrets. Are you unhappy with your reputation? Don’t give up! There are still pages to be written in the chapters of your life.

Commit yourself today to making wise decisions, and forming a reputation you can be proud of.

And while you are working on your reputation, remember:
"Your choices in life are based on what you consider to be most important."