Follow or Forge Part Deux

So on July 23rd, 2005 at 12:42am (my typical inspiration time), I posted my thoughts on Following and Forging. It is now almost two and a half years later and if you have talked to me at any length during that period or stumbled upon railstips.org, you’ll know which path I chose. I’ll give you a hint if you don’t want to read the old article, I chose to follow. I wouldn’t say that I’m a follower, but the little voice in side me, that pushes me to be more efficient, reminded me that rarely are you more efficient doing everything by yourself.

In the last paragraph of that post I said, “I mainly write this post for myself. I think it will be interesting to look back on in a year when I know what path I have chosen.” Funny thing is, it was interesting to look back on. Not sure what made me cruise into my archives for that post but it came to mind tonight, so I thought I would reflect on it for a sec.

I use to hate decision-making. I remember when I was younger, I would wait until the last possible second to make a decision, and even then, I would often look to my mom for help. Over the past few years I’ve had to make so many that I’ve learned decisions are temporary. Worst case scenario, you make the wrong one and if you are lucky, you figure it out and course correct. Anyway…just thought the old post was kind of funny.