No such thing as 'no choice'

Today I talk about choices. I find it very strange that people talk about how victimised they are, when in truth, they have control over their lives. If they hate their jobs, they have the freedom to leave. If they feel disgruntled, they are able to voice out. Nobody is forcing them - they can decide. Of course, every decision comes with consequences. If you quit your job, you may need to take a pay cut, or you may find greener pastures. If you voice out, you may risk offending your boss or you might impress him if you come up with a counter-proposal. What are your smart choices? How do you choose what to do?

There's no point in feeling upset about your life when everything is really within your control. Of course, life would be better if more things could go our way, but the truth is: there's no smooth sailing in life. We should make the best of what we have, and be optimistic. Whatever doesn't work out, we make choices. Whatever works out, we make further choices.

There's no such thing as 'no choice'. We are consciously making choices everyday. When we say 'no choice', we're effectively surrendering ourselves to life's circumstances. It takes courage to say, "I have a choice" and to do the necessary.