They say life isn’t about the things that happen to you, but about the decisions you make. There’s a ton of coverage about the best decisions people have made, but not nearly enough conversation about the tough decisions. We asked folks we admire to tell us about the most difficult decision they’ve ever had to make and have shared some of those responses below.

Shawn Xiao | Artist

The most difficult decision I have ever made would be changing my career path. I was interning at an investment firm as an assistant after finishing my bachelors in business. After several months of working long hours on very boring and repetitive work that did not rely on any of my skills I got worn down. Read more>>

Mary Kym | Business Coach

I chose to prioritize my mental health and peace over climbing the career ladder, friendships, and relationships. I do not rationalize, apologize for, or justify my mental health or healthy boundaries to anyone. I refuse to lose my mind to make folks happy! Read more>>