I recently read the quote, "When a life is based on principles, 99% of the decisions are already made." At first glance, this seems to oversimplify decision making in life. However, knowing what the right decision to make is not as difficult as following through with the right decision. Living life and exercising leadership requires successful application of principles. Principles are character-based ways to choose the right path at the right time. Principles make decisions easier to make, especially when under pressure.For example, I have commited to maintain right relationships with everyone I know. Because of this principle, no question or doubt exists when I gain knowledge of how I may have caused an offense with someone. My immediate goal then becomes, "How can I make this right?" I do not have to agonize over what I should do; the decision has already been made. As John Maxwell once stated, "Successful leaders make right commitments early in life and manage them throughout their lives."
What principles are you learning that you desire to commit to now and manage throughout life? Remember that these principles will ease the burden of making difficult decisions in life.
