Choosing to go to morroco with my bf instead of staying at the hostel we worked in. We now have a baby and a house . If I didn’t go I probs would be single still living in a hostel
My senior year, I had a mutual friend ask me one day if I was seeing anyone, because my crush since 8th grade wanted to start going out. I was actually casually seeing something the time, and I hesitated for a second before saying “no, I’m single”. 25 years later, we’ve been married for 16 years and have 4 kids, and are just as happy as ever
Taking on small single day side gigs, met people who changed my life literally telling them about grass fed steak at a grocery store. Met my husband doing a marketing event for the military. 4 hour commitments that changed the whole trajectory of my life.
Decided to go on my first workout session with my friend, which sparked a love for fitness. Now I am training for 3 years, eating healthy, sleeping well. Didn’t have that much energy before I started this journey
I was a friend to someone, invited me to a party. Shoved drinks down my throat and I don’t remember anything after excepting waking up in their room. This person has kids and is a very good manipulator. We ended up dating, I moved for them and turns out they are the most evil human being I’ve ever met. They stole everything from me and would assault me and then film my reaction to make me look guilty. I had to completely start over. I will never date again.
Chose to take a particular course my freshman year in high school which sort of set the rest of my class schedule. This resulted in me having a lot of classes with three individuals who have now been my close friends for more than 30 years. We’ve been in one another’s weddings, are godparents to one another’s children, and have supported one another through the loss of parents.
While we likely would have found one another anyway- it wasn’t a huge high school- choosing that one course is what initially put us all in one another’s orbit.
Finally saying ‘yes’ to genetic testing after years of my OBGYN suggesting I may have hereditary cancer (BRCA1) based off my family history. I just had second proactive surgery this past week, that will help prolong my life. My 4 aunts that passed from cancer did not have that choice.
Not going to UT Austin but starting at the local community college instead. Changed the entire trajectory of my life, including meeting my spouse of 35+ years. I’ve lived an incredible life because of that one small decision.
I was searching on a dating website when I accidentally chose a 60 mile radius instead of my usual 50. I knew I had done this and was too lazy to change it. A woman came up that was 51 miles away. I’ve been married to her now for more than 25 years.
I decided to get married after 5 months of dating. After a year, started a family. 5 years later, after years of fighting in court, we’re great co parents.
Not caring as much about others opinions and choosing myself. It’s corny but it was the only way to pull myself out of a depression that no one in my home was making better
When I was 13 I decided to keep a journal to get through a shitty situation and try to almost convince myself I’m not crazy. I still have a journal it helped me through shit
Joining a band at 18. Had not planned it, wasn’t looking to do it, but the guys agreed to my demands so i went for it. Absolutely changed my entire life, mostly for the better.
That led to being friends, then really good friends, then friends with benefits, then a relationship, then moving in together with her and her 3 girls, then having our son, then getting married.
It’s been 24 years and she’s still my best friend in the world. I am very, very lucky.
Went to a summer cyber security training I was not sure needed as just had a class on the stuff. Figured could learn some more though, and try and network with people maybe hiring. I ended up proving to the head of I.T at the college what I knew when I met him when in classes he seemed to think little of what students knew. Ended up a student tech then full time almost 10 years now.
I was very scared of horses but some coworkers kept trying to talk me into trying a trail ride. Eventually I decided maybe they see something I don’t and should try, I was also curious what the attraction was. Tried first ride i held the saddle most the time, i let go felt like i was flying and the fears went too. Now rode for over five years even fast and patterns and rode in a parade for the first time. Really changed how I think of fear vs respect, trying new things, confidence. After that I finally took another chance and asked a long time friend on a date, she said yes.
Choosing to volunteer at a nonprofit that helped my friend through her cancer, lead to my new career and so much fulfillment and gratitude in my life (not to mention the amazing, wonderful people I get to work with) ❤️
Texting “What boyfriend?” to a guy I’d known forever (and exchanged relationship advice with) when I finally felt open to dating again and hadn’t broadcasted that I’d been single for a while. It’s been nearly 19 years together now.
I saw a link to join a discord server (it was just the numbers and letters part but I recognized it as an invite link) in a random 4chan thread.
Eventually I met my future husband in a vc in the server..we dm’d after and started an online relationship. I flew to the opposite side of the planet to live with him 9 months ago and now I’m 8 months pregnant.
Went to a party I didn’t really feel like going to. Had a breakup a few weeks before and was really not in the mood for socialising but told myself to stay for a while. Met my now husband at the party as I was getting ready to leave. I’d never have met him otherwise as we don’t have mutual friends and he was only there for a short time himself. Married less than two years after we met.
Signing up for a boxing gym 10 years ago. Literally changed everything. My mentality, my self esteem and much more. Can only recommend. Plus I’m living some kind of „late dream“, I started to compete. Now I’m fighting in front of a few hundreds, it’s an amazing feeling
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Saying “yes” to a last-minute invite to a party where I met my future spouse
Leaving toxic people behind.
Switching seats on an airplane and ending up sitting next to my now-best friend
Sending one cold email that led to my dream job
Deciding to walk instead of drive one day and stumbling on a “Help Wanted” sign
Adopting a cat I wasn’t planning on — got me through my darkest times
I impulsively decided to take a different route home from the grocery store—and ended up finding a dog that became my best friend.
Embracing the hard things I don’t want to do. All that success you dream about? It’s behind that pile of shit you really don’t want to do.
Embrace the suck. Pick your hard.
Choosing a random elective in college that led to a whole new career
Deleting one toxic person’s number and never speaking to them again
Leaving my friends in a drinking session, because my cousin is extremely forcing me to meet a girl in another building. We’re happily married now.
Deciding to volunteer one weekend — completely changed how I see the world
Literally just reached out to someone I admired, not expecting a reply — ended up getting mentored.
Choosing to go to morroco with my bf instead of staying at the hostel we worked in. We now have a baby and a house . If I didn’t go I probs would be single still living in a hostel
for me discipline because i’m so lazy about my life
My senior year, I had a mutual friend ask me one day if I was seeing anyone, because my crush since 8th grade wanted to start going out. I was actually casually seeing something the time, and I hesitated for a second before saying “no, I’m single”. 25 years later, we’ve been married for 16 years and have 4 kids, and are just as happy as ever
Taking on small single day side gigs, met people who changed my life literally telling them about grass fed steak at a grocery store. Met my husband doing a marketing event for the military. 4 hour commitments that changed the whole trajectory of my life.
Decided to go on my first workout session with my friend, which sparked a love for fitness. Now I am training for 3 years, eating healthy, sleeping well. Didn’t have that much energy before I started this journey
Joining the military.
I was a friend to someone, invited me to a party. Shoved drinks down my throat and I don’t remember anything after excepting waking up in their room. This person has kids and is a very good manipulator. We ended up dating, I moved for them and turns out they are the most evil human being I’ve ever met. They stole everything from me and would assault me and then film my reaction to make me look guilty. I had to completely start over. I will never date again.
when I was a student I randomly set up a linkedin account and connected with a bunch of executives and higher ups in companies I wanted to work at.
A few months later when I posted about a hackathon win, one of the higher ups in the company I wanted to work at saw my post and offered me a job!
Chose to take a particular course my freshman year in high school which sort of set the rest of my class schedule. This resulted in me having a lot of classes with three individuals who have now been my close friends for more than 30 years. We’ve been in one another’s weddings, are godparents to one another’s children, and have supported one another through the loss of parents.
While we likely would have found one another anyway- it wasn’t a huge high school- choosing that one course is what initially put us all in one another’s orbit.
1% good change in my routine everyday. This changed me 100% to a better person in a less than a year.
Not really small, but trying to make amends.
Deciding to meditate everyday.
Finally saying ‘yes’ to genetic testing after years of my OBGYN suggesting I may have hereditary cancer (BRCA1) based off my family history. I just had second proactive surgery this past week, that will help prolong my life. My 4 aunts that passed from cancer did not have that choice.
Met up with my online best friend in Vermont for the first time. We have now living together for almost 3 years as a couple.
Went to therapy.
Be more friendly and open when I’m out. Made some cool acquaintances and a friend out of it plus it makes life more exciting that way
Walking
Getting rid of Instagram and Facebook.
Not going to UT Austin but starting at the local community college instead. Changed the entire trajectory of my life, including meeting my spouse of 35+ years. I’ve lived an incredible life because of that one small decision.
I was searching on a dating website when I accidentally chose a 60 mile radius instead of my usual 50. I knew I had done this and was too lazy to change it. A woman came up that was 51 miles away. I’ve been married to her now for more than 25 years.
I decided to get married after 5 months of dating. After a year, started a family. 5 years later, after years of fighting in court, we’re great co parents.
Went on a tinder date after a series of failed dates. Even one the night before, I was going to swear off dates for a while. Well I married him.
Met my husband at a concert I wasn’t going to go to
Not caring as much about others opinions and choosing myself. It’s corny but it was the only way to pull myself out of a depression that no one in my home was making better
Turned down a full ride scholarship the summer I graduated from high school…long story but looking back over these last 35 years, yep what a blunder.
When I was 13 I decided to keep a journal to get through a shitty situation and try to almost convince myself I’m not crazy. I still have a journal it helped me through shit
Studying wilderness survival.
This saved my life when I was driving alone through a remote area….
Running away to another country when I was 16 with a stranger from the internet (who was years older than me)
funnily enough, avoidance (to a certain degree)
for your own peace of mind (especially if you struggle with overthinking) out of sight, out of mind
Joining a band at 18. Had not planned it, wasn’t looking to do it, but the guys agreed to my demands so i went for it. Absolutely changed my entire life, mostly for the better.
I said yes to a question she asked me.
That led to being friends, then really good friends, then friends with benefits, then a relationship, then moving in together with her and her 3 girls, then having our son, then getting married.
It’s been 24 years and she’s still my best friend in the world. I am very, very lucky.
Went to a summer cyber security training I was not sure needed as just had a class on the stuff. Figured could learn some more though, and try and network with people maybe hiring. I ended up proving to the head of I.T at the college what I knew when I met him when in classes he seemed to think little of what students knew. Ended up a student tech then full time almost 10 years now.
I was very scared of horses but some coworkers kept trying to talk me into trying a trail ride. Eventually I decided maybe they see something I don’t and should try, I was also curious what the attraction was. Tried first ride i held the saddle most the time, i let go felt like i was flying and the fears went too. Now rode for over five years even fast and patterns and rode in a parade for the first time. Really changed how I think of fear vs respect, trying new things, confidence. After that I finally took another chance and asked a long time friend on a date, she said yes.
I went to the pub with my bestie when I didn’t want to. Ended up meeting my now husband that night.
Asking a guy out just because I was bored and he seemed ok to go rollerblading in Golden Gate Park. Married for 28 years so far
Choosing to volunteer at a nonprofit that helped my friend through her cancer, lead to my new career and so much fulfillment and gratitude in my life (not to mention the amazing, wonderful people I get to work with) ❤️
Stopped smoking weed, learned a second language. My memory feels like a superpower!
waking up early, improving my habits and little by little I was getting results!!
Texting “What boyfriend?” to a guy I’d known forever (and exchanged relationship advice with) when I finally felt open to dating again and hadn’t broadcasted that I’d been single for a while. It’s been nearly 19 years together now.
I saw a link to join a discord server (it was just the numbers and letters part but I recognized it as an invite link) in a random 4chan thread.
Eventually I met my future husband in a vc in the server..we dm’d after and started an online relationship. I flew to the opposite side of the planet to live with him 9 months ago and now I’m 8 months pregnant.
Realized the hard way is the right way
Went to a party I didn’t really feel like going to. Had a breakup a few weeks before and was really not in the mood for socialising but told myself to stay for a while. Met my now husband at the party as I was getting ready to leave. I’d never have met him otherwise as we don’t have mutual friends and he was only there for a short time himself. Married less than two years after we met.
Put myself first for once
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Signing up for a boxing gym 10 years ago. Literally changed everything. My mentality, my self esteem and much more. Can only recommend. Plus I’m living some kind of „late dream“, I started to compete. Now I’m fighting in front of a few hundreds, it’s an amazing feeling