LIFE

*Our life is a compendium of many decisions*,the ones we make and those we did not make by ourselves. Small ones and big ones. Eternal ones, generational ones, and temporary ones.

Decisions, indeed, are very powerful. *They are you.* When we look at your life, we should be able, to an extent, to successfully predict the decisions you have made.

As powerful as decisions are, however, they are only the beginning of the journey. You don’t make decisions to be great or exceptional in life and then go to sleep. Greatness does not come as a product of wishing. There is no magic in success.

Once you have decided the outcome you desire, the next step is to find out how to get there. There are many ways to go about this:

1. *Study the lives of others who have achieved similar outcomes.*

Not just their successes, but also their failures. We are a product of both. By studying them, you understand what led to their success, and what to avoid through their failures.

2. *Read books on the outcomes you desire.*

Read extensively. Gather the necessary materials so you can make informed decisions.
For example, if I decide to become a medical doctor, what subjects do I need to take in my O-Levels? What subject combinations and grades are required to gain admission into a medical school? What courses are taught in the university, and how can I prepare for them? What must I do, and what should I avoid? What exams do I need to take, and what scores must I attain to succeed?
People before you have documented their journeys, take advantage of that.

As I said earlier, at one point or another, we all make mistakes. But you don’t have to make the same mistakes others made.
Do not approach your journey with a “do or die” mentality. Other people’s success will never be the cause of your failure. As they say, *the sky is so vast, we can all fly without colliding*.
If you approach life with the mentality of destroying others to build your own, you will definitely fail. You cannot expect to tear others down in order to rise.

3. *Study the Bible.*

It is the manual from our Creator. It will lead and guide you, especially if you have committed your life to Him and are willing to yield to His direction.

Prayer is vital. *Commit your ways into His hands* – Proverbs 3:5–7.
Develop the habit of fellowship with your Maker — Psalm 95:7, Psalm 100:3.

I have heard, and I believe, that there is nothing in this present world that you cannot find a biblical example of. Search the Bible. Others have gone through what you’re going through or what you will go through. There, you’ll see the results of their choices, and it will prompt meaningful discussions with God:

Do you want their results? Or do you want to avoid their mistakes?
God, the Maker, will direct and guide you.

Search the Bible, you will be surprised how many examples it contains of the outcomes you desire.
Knowing the pathway helps you stay focused. You’ll know where to go and where not to go, what to do and what to avoid.

You have a vision ahead of you, *and you will not be distracted.*

*It is well with you.*