--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Anything that brings you to a decision…" description: "\"Anything that brings you to a decision will be answered. The stronger the decision is, the faster it's answered. So if you're in a situation where it s..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/a62/esther-hicks-592_death_anything-that-brings-you-to-a-decision-w_2775697.png" --- # Anything that brings you to a decision will be answered… ![“Anything that brings you to a decision will be answered. The stronger the decision is, the faster it's answered. So if you're in a situation where it seems life or death, and the desire is strong, it is answered now, because it must be answered now to be answered at all.” quote by Esther Hicks](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/a62/esther-hicks-592_death_anything-that-brings-you-to-a-decision-w_2775697.png) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/a62/esther-hicks-592_death_anything-that-brings-you-to-a-decision-w_2775697.png) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/a62/esther-hicks-592_death_anything-that-brings-you-to-a-decision-w_2775697.png) > “Anything that brings you to a decision will be answered. The stronger the decision is, the faster it's answered. So if you're in a situation where it seems life or death, and the desire is strong, it is answered now, because it must be answered now to be answered at all.” [Esther Hicks](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/esther-hicks/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Strong, urgent decisions trigger immediate answers; decisive intent accelerates resolution. **In simple terms:** Decisive intent brings quick answers. Key Takeaway Make clear, urgent decisions. Themes decision‑making intent law of attraction Mood motivational urgent Type advice inspirational When to use this quote - career choices - health crises - personal dilemmas Key Concepts clarity focus urgency Questions to Reflect On - What decision are you avoiding? - How can you ensure urgency doesn’t compromise wisdom? 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