Decision making Quote by Howard Thurman
““It’s a wondrous thing, that a decision to act releases energy in the personality. For days on end a person may drift along without much energy. Having no particular sense of direction and having no will to change. Then, something happens to alter the pattern. It may be something very simple and inconsequential in itself. But it stabs awake, it alarms, it disturbs. In a flash, one gets a vivid picture of oneself, and it passes. The result is decision. Sharp, defenitive decision. In the wake of the decision, yes, even as a part of the decision itself, energy is released. The act of decision sweeps all before it, and the life of the individual maybe changed forever.””
About This Quote
Source Sermon: The Power of Decision, 1970
A decisive act releases latent energy, transforming a drifting life into purposeful motion, though the spark may be small.
In simple terms: Decisions unleash personal energy.
Key Takeaway
Make a clear, bold decision.
Themes
decision
energy
personal transformation
awakening
Mood
thoughtful
empowering
Type
inspirational
philosophical
When to use this quote
- career change
- personal growth
- overcoming stagnation
- creative breakthroughs
Key Concepts
psychology
willpower
change dynamics
Questions to Reflect On
- What small decision could shift your life?
- How will you sustain the energy after deciding?
A Different Perspective
Decisions can be impulsive and lack follow‑through.
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