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The Decisions We Make

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Posted by Steve Crenshaw on Jan 14, 2010 in Leadership, Personal Growth | 3220 commentsThe+Decisions+We+Make2010-01-14+00%3A42%3A45Steve+Crenshaw

On April 14 1865 two men made decisions to walk into a bar. One wanted to just have a drink because he was bored and the other needed a drink because he wanted to calm his nerves.The bored man just wanted an escape. He just wanted a break from his thankless job. The other man knew he had a job to do but wanted to kill time. He was working with others and they had planned on a certain time to fulfill their obligations. While the bored man continued to drink and talk with patrons the other man paid his tab and left.

By now if you know your history you know the next scene. The Place is the Star Tavern, The bored man is John F. Parker President Abraham Lincoln’s body guard. The Other man is John Wilkes Booth Lincoln’s assassin.

I tell this story to show that every decision no matter how small it seems at the time has the ability to affect many more people. If you chose not to do something then you may chose not to get a paycheck that week. If you chose work over family you could lose your family. You need to know your limit and balance your decisions. I am not telling you to be overly cautious. Make good decisions often.