“When you have to make a choice and don't make it, that is in itself a choice.”
— William James
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When faced with a decision and you avoid deciding, you're still making a decision by not acting. Imagine you have to choose between studying for an exam or going out with friends. If you don't decide and end up doing nothing, you’ve actually decided not to study and not to go out. This teaches us that inaction has consequences just like action does. So, if you are afraid to choose and do nothing, you're letting things happen to you rather than taking control. It's important to understand that avoiding choices can lead to outcomes you might not want, so it's usually better to decide actively.
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