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.

Teejay Purplordy | Artist & Young Adults Leader

Aight bro, here’s how I’d put it: The most difficult decision I’ve ever made was choosing to follow Christ and dedicate everything I have , my talents, my music, my camera skills, and even my ambitions to praise Him. I could’ve chased success in other ways, but I felt called to use what God’s given me to make an impact that lasts beyond this life. Turning my focus to Him wasn’t easy; it meant letting go of some things I thought I wanted. But each step has shown me that nothing compares to the purpose I find in glorifying Him. Read more>>

Yang Qian | Illustrator & Artist

The most difficult decision I’ve ever had to make was choosing to leave behind the financial management path I had pursued during my bachelor’s degree. After graduating, I found myself becoming less interested in terms and figures and more uncertain about my future. I was troubled about what to do next until it occurred to me that drawing had been a constant passion of mine since childhood. It wasn’t an easy choice, but I decided to chase my dream of becoming an artist. I spent months creating artworks and eventually got the opportunity to study illustration in-depth. It was a challenging leap, but one that allowed me to align my career with my passion. Read more>>

Destiny Daniel | Hairstylist

Betting On Myself . And I Say That Because It Was A Scary Thing , Because I Didn’t Always Know What I Was Doing . It Wasn’t Always Easy . So When I Decided To Put Myself Out There As A Hairstylist I Was Going Off Of A Hope & A Dream. Read more>>