Tag Archives: decision

What is permissible is not always honorable.

Posted on 21 December 2015 by philosiblog

What is permissible is not always honorable. – Cicero What does that mean? As many large societies are based on laws, we tend to focus on what is permissible and what is proscribed, without much thought in regards to why. … Continue reading →

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A real decision is measured by the fact that you’ve taken a new action. If there’s no action, you haven’t truly decided.

Posted on 31 January 2014 by philosiblog

A real decision is measured by the fact that you’ve taken a new action. If there’s no action, you haven’t truly decided. – Tony Robbins What does that mean? This is a quote I first heard years ago, and it … Continue reading →

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More than anything else, I believe it’s our decisions, not the conditions of our lives, that determine our destiny.

Posted on 28 September 2012 by philosiblog

More than anything else, I believe it’s our decisions, not the conditions of our lives, that determine our destiny. – Tony Robbins and here What does that mean? To me, this quote is saying that we have the power to change our lives with … Continue reading →

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When you have to make a choice and don’t make it, that is in itself a choice

Posted on 20 December 2011 by philosiblog

When you have to make a choice and don’t make it, that is in itself a choice. – William James What does that mean? To quote the rock band Rush, “If you choose not to decide, you still have made … Continue reading →

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If there’s no action, you haven’t truly decided

Posted on 16 December 2011 by philosiblog

If there’s no action, you haven’t truly decided. – Tony Robbins and here What does that mean? This is a Twitter-Friendly version of “Remember, a real decision is measured by the fact that you’ve taken new action. If there’s no action, you haven’t truly … Continue reading →

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Do you want to know who you are? Don’t ask. Act! Action will delineate and define you

Posted on 16 November 2011 by philosiblog

Do you want to know who you are? Don’t ask. Act! Action will delineate and define you. ― Thomas Jefferson What does that mean? Did you ever wonder what kind of person you are or wish to be? Did you ever … Continue reading →

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Stay committed to your decisions, but stay flexible in your approach

Posted on 28 October 2011 by philosiblog

Stay committed to your decisions, but stay flexible in your approach. – Tony Robbins and here What does that mean? To me, it means that once you have made a decision, you’ve cut yourself off from other possibilities. You are also committed … Continue reading →

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You cannot make progress without making decisions.

Posted on 23 August 2011 by philosiblog

You cannot make progress without making decisions. – Jim Rohn What does that mean? This is another Twitter-friendly short quote. The full quote is as follows : “It doesn’t matter which side of the fence you get off on sometimes. What … Continue reading →

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