Making Our Own Decisions
“… the goal is not to “get rid of” any part of this mechanism (the internal “mechanism” that energizes humans to achieve success). The goal is to redirect and reprogram it so that it achieves what WE choose — not the choices made FOR us by parents, teachers and society when we were too young to make choices of our own”.
— John-Roger & Peter McWilliams, “DO IT” (pg. 329)
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I have tried to balance guiding my kids toward making good decisions, while still training them to use their freedom of choice — I want to guide them toward making good decisions on their own, not guide them right to the correct (at least correct according to me!) decision — it needs to be THEIR decision, not mine! In that way, they will be empowered to make their own good decisions as adults. The result will be happy and responsible people — enjoying their lives and enhancing the lives of those around them!
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