The Achiever’s Wheel 2: The Wheel of Choices and Decisions

The Wheel of Choices and Decisions: How Your Decisions Shape Your Success

Babs welcomed everyone to the 34th edition and led a series of discussions focused on the theme of “The Wheel of Choices and Decisions”, emphasizing the impact these factors have on an individual’s success and the shift to virtual meetings due to COVID-19.

The group shared personal experiences and insights on decision-making, with a focus on learning from each other’s experiences and the importance of personal philosophy. Babs stressed the significance of individual choice in determining one’s life success, advocating for a more deliberate and reflective approach to decision-making, and the need for self-evaluation and flexibility in the face of challenges.

Babs highlighted the impact these factors have on an individual’s path to success or hindrance to achieving their goals. He also noted the shift from physical to virtual meetings due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The discussion for the month centered around the notion of the “achiever’s will”, with a focus on how it influences their ability to push through challenges and achieve their objectives.

Exploring Personal Philosophy and Bible Insights

Babs led a discussion on the use of the Bible as a reference and a body of literature, not for religious practice but for sharing insights and life lessons. The group examined personal philosophy, its influence on daily life, and how it impacts areas such as work, relationships, and family. Babs assigned a task for the participants to engage with each other over the next 30 days to support, motivate, and hold each other accountable in adjusting and refining their personal philosophies.

Impact of Decisions and Choices Discussion

Babs led a discussion on the impact of decisions and choices in one’s life, inviting participants to share their experiences.

Mari shared her insights from a previous breakout session where she and her partners discussed their struggles with organization and time management. Babs emphasized the value of learning from each other’s experiences and asked participants to share their best and worst decisions, along with their outcomes and lessons learned.

Oparah’s Creative Pursuits and Inspiration

Oparah shared her decision not to rely solely on her certificate after graduation, which led her to explore her creative passions and eventually start her own graphics and writing business. This decision paid off as she has been able to sustain herself through her artistic pursuits without seeking a traditional 9-5 job. Her story inspired Babs and others in the meeting to share their own experiences and decisions. Julius then began sharing his contrasting experiences, mentioning a course mate who immediately began a master’s degree after his first degree and a decision he made regarding a certain course of action, but the details of these experiences were not fully disclosed.

Perseverance, Learning, and Decision-Making Experiences

Julius talked about his initial lack of interest in a copywriting course he had paid for, but his subsequent motivation to continue after seeing others’ success. Babs commended Julius’s perseverance and highlighted the learning benefits of sharing personal experiences.

Babs also stressed the significance of decision-making and choice-making in our daily lives, underlining that the critical aspect is whether we follow through with those decisions. He shared his own experience on this topic.

Babs’ Journey to Entrepreneurship and Decision-Making

Babs shared his journey from his early passion for writing to his career choices, including his decision to join the press global and the department of English in school. He discussed his plans to start a writing and publishing firm post-school but faced financial difficulties. Babs shared his first job experience, which provided valuable exposure despite the initial low pay.

He also talked about her transition into entrepreneurship, leveraging his resource network. Babs highlighted a program he initiated during his college years, which eventually faced unforeseen circumstances and financial losses due to already committed expenses. He emphasized the importance of making decisions based on current circumstances rather than sunk costs.

Intelligence, Value System, and Decision-Making

Babs emphasized the importance of intelligence, value system, and future potential in decision-making. He argued that our choices reflect our intelligence and value system, and they also determine our future potential. Babs encouraged the team to approach decision-making seriously and carefully, and to seek advice from individuals with superior intelligence.

He also highlighted the danger of making decisions based on the number of heads, suggesting instead to rely on knowledge, analysis, and sound judgment. Finally, Babs pointed out that some choices are made for us, beyond our control, and that success in life also hinges on the choices we make.

Individual Choice and Life Success

Babs underscored the significance of individual choice in determining one’s life success. She argued that while certain factors, like family background, may not be under our control, we can compensate for disadvantages by making the right choices and seeking positive influences. He emphasized the importance of personal affiliation and the ability to choose our environment, maintaining that where we choose to live, work, and socialize has a significant impact on our life trajectory

. Babs encouraged active engagement with these choices, challenging limiting beliefs and suppressive social norms, and emphasized the need to question and rationalize our actions. She stressed that the quality of our lives is determined by our choices, and the pursuit of knowledge and enlightenment is essential to make informed choices and avoid mistakes.

Improving Decision-Making and Embracing Growth

Babs underscored the significance of making better decisions and choices in life, advocating for a more deliberate and reflective approach. He advised on the value of seeking information, analyzing data, and reflecting on past experiences. Babs also stressed the importance of surrounding oneself with knowledgeable individuals and being open to learning and growth. He further emphasized the need for self-evaluation, critical evaluation of decisions and choices, and flexibility in the face of challenges. The conversation ended with Babs announcing future sessions and encouragements for continued participation in their online communities.

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