About a month ago, I quit my job as an attorney and went full-time, stay-at-home-mom mode.
In this episode, I’m sharing the questions and principles that have guided me as I’ve navigated law school, working as a part-time lawyer, and (temporarily?) "retiring."
Questions for decision making:
- What feels like love?
- In a perfect world, what would I want? What decision is closest to that?
- What would I do if I didn’t care what anyone else thinks?
- What would I do if I didn’t have any worries about the future or end result?
- What would I do if I knew I would succeed no matter what?
- Compare gains and losses between the two decisions
- Which choice would I be more grateful for 5 years from now? 20 years from now? At the end of my life? In eternity?
- What part of me will die if I choose X? What part of me will grow?
- What would Jesus do?
- Which choice more effectively builds the kingdom of God?
- Which choice feels more interesting and exciting?
- Which choice feels more like discipleship?
- Which choice reminds me of my patriarchal blessing?
- Which choice will help me develop Christlike attributes?
- Which choice will help me become a better tool in the Lord’s hands?
- If worldly definitions of success didn’t matter, what would I choose?
- Which choice will open more doors?
- Where will I learn the most?
- Which choice will yield more valuable connections and relationships?
- Which choice will enhance my relationships with my family?
- Which choice leads to more long term happiness?
- Which choice allows more freedom?
- Which decision do you have to justify less to yourself? To others?
Resources Mentioned:
David A. Bender quote
A Theory of Objectivist Parenting by Roslyn Ross
Scripture References:
Proverbs 3:5–6
