Adults Over 40 — Tell Me About A Tiny Decision You Made That Ended Up Changing The Course Of Your Life

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We make millions of decisions in our lifetimes — some of which feel huge at the time but end up being meaningless, and others that seem small and inconsequential but can end up changing our lives entirely. With the benefit of time, we can look back and evaluate those decisions to see which ones actually ended up being really significant.

So I want to know — what tiny decision did you make, and how did it impact the course of your life?

It could be that quitting a job you hated helped you find your true passion.

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Maybe a random college elective led to you meeting your business partner.

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Maybe a hobby you picked up drove you to move to a beautiful new location.

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Or you could have found a roommate on Craigslist only to end up meeting the love of your life.

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Whatever that tiny decision was, I want to know about it! Comment below with the decision you made and the effect it had on your life. You can also fill out this form if you prefer to remain anonymous. Your response may be featured in a BuzzFeed Community post!

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