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The Power to Shape Your Life: Why I stand for choice

By October 16, 2024Articles, Leadership

Every day, in both big and small ways, we make choices that shape our lives.

The clothes we wear, the work we commit to, how we respond to a challenge—these are all choices. And yet, so often we go through life without fully appreciating the power we have in these moments. For me, standing for Choice is the most empowering principle I live by, and it’s something I encourage everyone to embrace.

Why Choice Matters to Me

I’ve come to realise that our legacy isn’t something we build at the end of our lives. It’s something we are creating every single day. We are constantly writing our story with every decision we make, and that’s why the choices we make matter so much.

Every choice is an opportunity to align ourselves with what truly matters—our values, our goals, and the impact we want to have on the world.

As I’ve navigated my own life, I’ve encountered moments where it would have been easy to believe I had no control. Moments of challenge, uncertainty, and change can feel overwhelming. But even in those moments, I found power and control in the realisation that I always had a choice. I could choose how to respond, choose how to show up, and choose what kind of legacy I wanted to build.

That’s why I stand for Choice—because it gives us the ability to take control of our lives, no matter the circumstances.

Why Choice Matters for You

The same is true for you. Every choice you make, whether it’s a decision about your career, your relationships, or your mindset, is shaping the future you’re creating. Sometimes we feel stuck in situations because we’ve been tolerating things that don’t serve us, or we fall into patterns of inaction because of fear or uncertainty. But the reality is, you are always in control of the choices you make.

Empowered choice is about being intentional and mindful of the decisions you make every day. It’s about asking yourself, “Is this choice aligned with the life I want to live?” It’s about choosing to show up, even when it’s hard, and deciding to act in a way that reflects your deepest values and aspirations.

The Power of Choosing Wisely

Choosing wisely doesn’t mean being perfect. It means being conscious of your actions and knowing that you have the power to steer your life in the direction that feels most aligned with who you want to be. When you make empowered choices, you set the tone for your leadership, your relationships, and your impact on the world.

Take a moment today to reflect on the choices you’re making. Are they moving you closer to the life you want to live? Are they aligned with your values and the legacy you want to create?

Remember, every day is an opportunity to write your story through the choices you make.
The power is always in your hands.

If you’d like to read more about choice, you can purchase my book ‘You Always Have a Choice’ here.