With regard to the question of my ability to…

With regard to the question of my ability to prioritize them all. I am not certain that it is hardwired. I think this relates to the ability to assess the consequences of the actions that I take. Many times, I will write down the different groups or individuals that are affected by my decisions and how the decision will impact them. But as a general rule I evaluate the decisions based on the greatest good for most people.

— from Decisions & Choices (Decision/Choice/Focus/Forethought/Consequences)

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Pair it with a definition that has freed me: a decision made wisely with the information you had at the time is never a regret, even if it turned out badly, because you would make the same call again. When a choice touches many people, write down who is affected and weigh it by the greatest good for the most of them. And beneath all the technique, hold the one question that the biggest decisions of your life will come down to: in this moment, did I choose courage over comfort? — Decisions & Choices (Decision/Choice/Focus/Forethought/Consequences)

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