Decisive Vs Indecisive  🤔

In school, Riya always struggled with making decisions. Whether it was choosing which book to read or what project idea to pursue, she would constantly ask her friends, “What should I do?”

One day, the teacher announced a big art competition, and Riya couldn’t decide what to paint. She wasted so much time worrying about the perfect idea that she ended up not submitting anything.

Her teacher noticed and said,

“Riya, making decisions is part of learning. Even if you don’t always make the best choice, it’s better to decide and learn from it than not to decide at all.”

At home, Aarav was always indecisive when his family asked what he wanted for dinner or what movie to watch. His parents noticed that his indecision caused delays and frustration.

One evening, his father told him,

“Aarav, it’s okay to take time to think, but being indecisive makes everything harder for everyone. Trust your gut and make a choice—there’s no perfect answer!”

Aarav started practicing making small decisions, like choosing a family activity, and noticed that his confidence grew each time.

In the Panchatantra, there’s a story of a rabbit that couldn’t decide which path to take in the forest. It kept running back and forth, too afraid to commit to one direction. Eventually, a hunter saw the confused rabbit and captured it. The lesson is that indecision can lead to danger, while taking action, even if uncertain, leads to better outcomes.

Thirukural Quote: “The wavering mind hesitates, but firm decision brings success.”
— Thirukural 666