Title: 22 - Describe a difficult decision that you once made
Cue Points
- - What the decision was
- - When you made the decision
- - How long did it take you to make the decision
- - And explain why it was a difficult decision to make
Answer
- I think each decision is difficult in its own way because we gain something and lose something when we make any decision.
- And in today’s world I think making decisions is all the more difficult because of the increasing number of choices.
- One of the most crucial and difficult decisions of my life was when I had to decide which stream to opt for during my senior secondary education.
- I made the decision around three years ago after graduating from high school.
- It took me nearly one month to make the decision.
- I was confused because I didn’t know what each stream entailed.
- During childhood I never had a fixed dream job like others.
- Somedays I wanted to become a doctor then there was a phase I wanted to become an astronaut.
- There was also a time I wanted to become an actor.
- Some of my close friends were taking non-medical.
- So I was also afraid that if I opted for some other stream I would lose my friends.
- Every person I asked for advice gave me a different perspective.
- That was also a mistake I made I asked too many people.
- Now when I ask for advice I only ask a few of my friends and my parents.
- Ultimately my parents helped me make the decision.
- They asked me to take a 2 day exam which tested my aptitude for different fields.
- After the test they told me that I should consider only two things my gut feeling and the results of the test.
- I should ignore everyone else’s advice and after making the decision I should not regret the decision.
- Ultimately I opted for commerce and I am really glad that I made that choice.
Follow Up Questions
- What decisions do people generally make in their daily life?Answer: We are always making decisions in our life. People make decisions about small things like what to eat, what to wear, when to do something, and what to watch. Our whole life is nothing but the millions of decisions we take every day.
- Which is easier making a decision by oneself or making a decision after a group discussion?Answer: It is definitely easier to make a decision after a group discussion because we have the advantage of knowing different perspectives on the issue. However, I also believe that we should not get influenced by others and listen to our gut feeling when finally making the decision.
- Why are many young people unwilling to listen to their parent’s advice?Answer: I think many young people think that their parent’s thinking might be outdated for today’s time. Also, in general, young people by nature have a problem listening to figures of authority.
- Why do middle-aged people tend to second guess their decision?Answer: I think second guessing has nothing to do with age. We all tend to second guess our decisions when it’s a difficult decision and when we are not confident about the decision. I think the best way to avoid second guessing or rethinking the decision is to limit the choices and discuss it with close friends and family members.