Decision making Quote by Jeff Olson
““Everything you do, every decision you make, is either building your dream or building someone else’s dream. Every single thing you do is either leading you away from the masses—or leading you away with the masses. Every single thing you do is a slight edge decision.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Slight Edge, Jeff Olson, 2005
Each choice either advances personal goals or serves others' expectations, shaping your path toward individuality or conformity.
In simple terms: Your actions either build your own dream or someone else’s.
Key Takeaway
Choose actions that serve your own vision.
Themes
personal growth
choice
individuality
conformity
Mood
reflective
determined
Type
motivational
philosophical
When to use this quote
- career planning
- entrepreneurship
- personal relationships
- social activism
Key Concepts
agency
influence
decision making
Questions to Reflect On
- What decision today aligns with your true aspirations?
- How do you differentiate between personal and societal expectations?
A Different Perspective
Decisions are often constrained by external pressures and limited information.
![“I learned this [ that fear doesn't have to stop me] when my world came apart. I was living a life-long dream of a family life combined with an organization to promote living democracy - all on a gorgeous 45-acre compound in rural Vermont. I'd spent a decade building my dream, and then it started…” quote by Frances Moore Lappé](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/2e2/frances-moore-lapp-4271_acres_i-learned-this-that-fear-doesn-t-have-to_1514038.jpg)
