The same thing is true about positive value judgments…
The same thing is true about positive value judgments are positive responses. The fact is that you can only take the action that will be the best action possible. What happens to the results of those actions is not within your control. By the study of nature and motivation, you may be able to make a judgment call as to what your action might bring to you. But you cannot make a definitive statement as to the outcome of your action.
— from Decisions & Choices (Decision/Choice/Focus/Forethought/Consequences)