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Decision VS Choice

Decision VS Choice

Does it matter if there is a difference between decision and choice? I believe it does and here is why. The line between what constitutes a decision versus a choice may sound slight, they are anything but.


Here are the definitions in Dictionary.com:


Decision: the act or need for making up one’s mind

Choice: the right, power, or opportunity to choose


When you dive in deeper, the origins of the two words are interesting,

Decision comes from “cutting off” while

Choice comes from “to perceive.”


Taking the origins and definitions together, we may gain clarify.


With decision, it is more of a process orientation, meaning we are going through analysis and steps to eliminate (or, cut off) options.


With choice, it is more of a mindset approach, meaning we have a perception of what the right or wrong choice may be.


With decisions, we can easily setup processes to enable the best decisions possible. The decisions can range in scope from being low ‘risk’ to high ‘risk’, and we can build in checks and balances along the way in reaching a decision. It can be a thoughtful, thorough approach.


With choices, we face opportunities – large and small – to select or choose an option.

Although we may put thought into the larger choices we make, the smaller ones may be more instinctively made.


We make choices based on our values, beliefs, and perceptions of where a selected one may take us. One of life’s responsibilities in centered here in that we need to spend time building our choice senses and systems.


Choices are more difficult. At times, we cannot collect all the data, analyze the options, and reach a sound conclusion. Time escapes us to “cut off” certain options because life choices fit a different model. Choices involve our life more in which path we select and the direction – intended or unintended – it then takes us.

The Distinction

Here is the kicker. We may make many decisions during a day, week, or month, but how many life choices do we really make?


We go through our life making decisions on where to live, work, and play, but do we make the choice of how best to live?


The following exercise is for you to think about and write down the plusses and minuses of your current dilemma. Of course there is a decision to be made BUT there is a choice in this matter too.

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