We have all made bad decisions in our lives. Decisions that we regret. Many bad decisions can be overcome with time, course changes, and personal reflection. But sadly, some bad decisions are life changing. These decisions can not be reversed or overcome. Often, there is a major penalty to the decision, like divorce, jail time, bankruptcy, injury and even death.
Judgment is a personal quality that helps us make good decisions. Relevant experience and knowledge, plus the process of taking in information helps each of us to make good decisions. We also must know who we can trust and when we are in “over our head.” Sadly, many people always assume everything is fine. They simply don’t listen or lack self awareness. Bad listeners filter information to their own likening, and are not discerning enough of what they hear or read. People’s lives can be ruined by making bad decisions. Here are some examples:
- Buying stuff on credit cards.
- Driving while drunk
- Committing a crime of any kind
- Having a baby without having a job to support
- Participating in dangerous activities, like street racing
- Ignoring health problems
- Smoking
- Choosing a college major without employment or career prospects.
- Doing drugs
- Hanging with a bad crowd 😆
People with good judgment tend to have a breath of experience and relationships that enables them to draw the right conclusions and thus make good decisions. If you don’t have experience, ask someone you trust for advice. Often that is role of parents and teachers. But, unfortunately, some parents are not around or unwise. Too bad!!!
High Truths and Low Lies 