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Reflective Essay: My Future Decision Making Process

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This is a very interesting question to consider, as I have faced a number of major decisions in growing up throughout my high school years. And while the situations may vary greatly, there are numerous constants between them all, most chiefly including my parents and the decision making process that I have developed over the last few years, by seeking information, communicating with others, and examining my values. I would first begin by saying that one of the mainstays in making important decisions up to this point has been the influence of my parents. I have a great relationship with my parents and feel like I can share almost anything with them. Naturally, there are some things I feel more comfortable confiding in my mom and there may be other areas where I feel my dad might have more background or experience. Over time, I have come to appreciate that sometimes there is consensus and sometimes there are different perspectives, but we always seem to be able to work through any differences we might have and arrive at a good decision. I also appreciate that as I have gained my parent’s trust and confidence, they also respect my position on things, even when it might be different than their own opinion. Some of my earliest experiences came with weighing out decisions related to playing soccer. I …show more content…

That is, I will continue to involve a lot of individuals in big decisions and my parents will remain a mainstay, but it will now involve a new set of friends and teammates, and a different set of “experts” in University of Minnesota coaches, athletic staff, professors and counselors. In conclusion, there is a big, uncertain future ahead of me which will offer lots of different issues, challenges, and opportunities for decision-making, but I am confident based on past experience that I have a good process I can continue to rely

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