When Lines Blur

Sometimes, we overlook and often ignore the basics. Everyone writing, advising, or speaking to us often repeats what we already know. But it doesn’t strike a chord until it actually does. That moment of clarity makes us realize, Damn! I knew this all along, how did I not think of it earlier?

I felt this while reading Seth’s blog today about decisions and choices. The words may seem different or even similar, yet they share a fine thread of connection/distinction.

• Decisions are strategic, involving the risk assessments and predicted outcomes. They often belong to the professional world or materialistic side of life. For example deciding between iPhone 16 Pro Max and Samsung S25.
• Choices, on the other hand, reflect our priorities rather than outcomes. They involve accepting risks irrespective of consequences, and are more deeply personal. Here, sticking with the current device or switching to a preferred one.

We know the difference, yet the line between decisions and choices often blurs, especially when circumstances are unfavorable. We start assuming a choice is a decision, or vice versa, depending on the situation.

But life isn’t always ceteris paribus, is it? Everything doesn’t remain constant. The beauty lies in sailing this thin blurred line whenever life demands it.

Cheers!

PS: பொங்கல் திருநாள் வாழ்த்துக்கள்! 

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