When do you know that you have made the right decision in your life?

@hestylim (1210)
Indonesia
February 24, 2012 6:08am CST
Recently, I just made a huge decision in my whole life. I think I have been out of my mind. Because, honestly, I won't take this decision if I am not out of my mind. I will go to a place far from my hometown, and start a new life. To start the life that I always been wanted my whole life. I feel thrilled and happy at the same time. But something deep inside of me believe that I can make it. Some people say, think that I am crazy. That I take too much risk. But, life is about taking risk, right?
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@vt689586 (584)
• India
24 Feb 12
yeah life is about taking risk and you don't know where will you go with your next step.and when we taking risk in any decision then that one becomes memorable.it may in your favor or not but you learn something from that decision.and in my life i made many right decision it is about study ,girlfriend etc. i don't follow anyone ,i just made mine and successed in many of them.
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@hestylim (1210)
• Indonesia
24 Feb 12
Hi Vt, I am glad to hear that you are so brave in taking decisions in your life! :) I wish I could do something like you do. I had just made very brave decision once in my life.. I wish I could do it again and again.. :)
@Dominique25 (9464)
• United States
24 Feb 12
Sometimes it can take awhile before whether or not we know a decision we made was good or not. I hope that the decision you have made will be a good one. We all want to do things that we love and it does require taking some risks. At times we have to get out of our comfort zone in order to get things done. I hope the best for you with your new situation and circumstances.
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@hestylim (1210)
• Indonesia
24 Feb 12
Hi Dominique, Thx for the prayers! That's the thing I am doing. Taking the risks to do the things I really want to do my whole life. To pursue my dreams. :)
@thanks1961 (7035)
• India
24 Feb 12
Hi dear, These days your dream is really possible. I think if I were you!! I had the same when I was a school boy, but which I couldn't. But now the thins has changed a lot and we can travel anywhere in the world and if we prepare for the better results, I am sure that you can do it your life time. Proper & valid visa with a genuine passport. Adequate money & some professional education with a better job opportunity. Sound financial background. If you can manage these things upfront, I thin you wish can be fulfilled within few days. Once you moved out of the place, you can change the citizenship according to the rules and regulations of the settled country. So, I hope you will workout for your better life right now!!! All the best. Thank-s
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@hestylim (1210)
• Indonesia
24 Feb 12
Hi Thanks, Thanks to you! Yeap, financial is important when you wanna start living in a new place where you know none and know nothing about that place. I am moving out, to pursue my dream. What in my mind is, when you are in a situation, you will know how to work it out. There's always a way. And as long as we keep on believing, nothing is impossible. Some friends try to put me down, but.. I think I am settled with the decision I made.
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@tessa9 (1085)
• Philippines
24 Feb 12
I think you know that you made the right decision when the out come that follow through with your decision is favorable to you or you think that the result is better to be that way than anything else. We obviously can't get what we all wanted in life but taking risk is a great way to chase what we want or what are dreams are. I moved away when I was 19. I was on my own in a place where I knew no one. It was pretty hard at first, there were tears let me tell you but in the end I loved it. There are lots of things to consider like your safety and security, social life, money, bills etc. I lack people skills so making friends is not my forte so the first friends that I made was the people who I worked with who have something in common with me. It is your decision if you really want to do it. Good luck!
@hestylim (1210)
• Indonesia
24 Feb 12
Hi Tessa, I agree with you that the beginning is always the hardest part but everything will go together with the flow. Thanks for the prayers! :)
@vt689586 (584)
• India
24 Feb 12
yes life is about taking risk and from these risk we learn lot.yeah i made many right decision in my life but in all that there was risk involve but i don't care about anything,and i also don't care what other people thinks about me.and that decision taught me many lesson.the decision about my girlfriend was the first right decision.
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• Philippines
24 Feb 12
I will know it when the outcome of my decision made me happy and satisfied. Making decision in our lives help us to grow and learn how to stand in our own feet. We are the one who are driving our own lives, we should not let others interfere in our decision making as long as we feel that we are going to make the right one.
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@sukumar794 (5040)
• Thiruvananthapuram, India
24 Feb 12
Right decisions .. those are easy and comfortable to arrive at.But who would strive hard to make things on a practical level.
@Jul14nch0 (1414)
• Argentina
25 Feb 12
If you are happy, then it's the right decision. I can see you already decided to move but you haven't moved yet. So I guess time will tell you if it was the right thing to do. Just take the risk, go to that place, start your new life and then if you are happy with your life stay there, if you are not, you can always come back. Life is about decisions and those involves risks, we learn from bad decisions and enjoy the good ones! Good luck! Oh, by the way... I wonder if MyLot is going to be part of your new life too, is it?
@hestylim (1210)
• Indonesia
25 Feb 12
Hi Jul, I have been in mylot for sometimes. But because I always get home late, I rarely stop by. sometimes i dont even have time for my own self anymore. i currently work in a place that need me to do overtime often. yes, you are right.. i am still in my old place and going to move soon. i go to pursue my dreams.. though some people dont believe me.. but i know i can.. i will still do it anyway..
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@prinzcy (32322)
• Malaysia
28 Feb 12
Of course life is about taking risk, and you need to be prepare of your future there. Being alone (you're alone right?) in strange new place will bring lots of possibilities. You can start anew and have better future or you can fail big time (hopefully not) But I do hope you'll be successful. You might feel lonely and face difficulties, so be strong. All the best!
@hestylim (1210)
• Indonesia
28 Feb 12
Hi Prinzcy, Yeah.. you are right. I am going there alone.. Hehe.. I wanna start a new and of course have a better future. When I think of the risks living alone in a strange place and start anew.. I am a little afraid actually. But, I tell myself not to. If I don't move on, when will? As time goes by, I am getting older as well.. Thx for the prayer. :)
@airamtheb (370)
24 Feb 12
I congratulate you for taking such risk. Whereas me, I still haven't gotten out from my comfort zone since time immemorial. Good luck and Godspeed in your life's adventure.
@hestylim (1210)
• Indonesia
24 Feb 12
@airamtheb: It is nice to hear that your job sends you to different country most of the times. :) Everyone has his own choice about how he wants his life to be. However, I heard that your job is not a boring one.. :) Enjoy! @Daniel : Thanks! That's what I am doing.. Trying to explore my life.. :)
24 Feb 12
I have been away from home for a number of times every time I have local and international travels yet I always come home and have not decided to stay there for good despite some tempting offers for personal reasons. These travels have given me new scenarios. As to my work, promotions have also placed me in different offices and allowed me to meet different people with varied personalities.
• United States
24 Feb 12
No Its good to venture out in new areas its your life make a new chaptor in it with new scenarie.
• Philippines
25 Feb 12
You are correct indeed, life is nothing without taking risks. How would you know if your decision is right if you will not try it. I mean, maybe you feel a little worried about what the outcome of your actions be but instead of just thinking about it, why not jump in and find out. When you realize that the decision is not right for you, then just shrug your shoulder and move on. You will never know when you leave this life so best to seize every opportunity!
• Philippines
25 Feb 12
When i find it successful with my carreer and with the things ive done in my life..
@luisaR (452)
• Philippines
25 Feb 12
I have been thinking about that as well for the past 8 years. when nothing seem fulfilling, you might like to try a different environment, add a little spice on your life, explore. the one thing that stopping me is because I have a kid, I cannot just take him wherever my feet ask me to. So if you are single, go. I believe that it is the best thing life can offer. Explore and start over and over again when you cannot find the happiness and fulfillment. Goodluck!!
@hestylim (1210)
• Indonesia
25 Feb 12
hi Luisar, thx for the prayer! yeap, we are like tied up already wgen we got kids. I am single. That is what i am thinking too! as long as i am single.. why didnt i go to pursue my dreams??
@azi1147 (21)
• Philippines
25 Feb 12
True, LIFE is all about taking the risk or not. Yes, people would judge you but that's part of the process right. People might support you and some might not but in the end it's all gonna go down to you, you'll make your own decision. Of course, in dealing with such decision making dilemma you must be aware of the pros- and cons- of the things that you are going to undergo in your life. Yes, you may relay to others advice and opinions but never fail yourself to be the one to make the FINAL decision. Besides, if you have the feeling in you that the things that you're doing is right then you are at the right path my friend. :)
@hestylim (1210)
• Indonesia
25 Feb 12
hi Azi, thx for the support! i hope it will turn out right, too! :)