NOT to decide IS to decide! Who knows you, better than you? No one - except Y-O-U! Who knows your habits better than you? No one - except Y-O-U! Who knows what you like and dislike better than you? No one - except Y-O-U! Before investing in anything, you have to investigate. Do a search and do research: 1] on-line and 2] at the local library or libraries. and 3] Ask questions of knowledgeable people. There are two old sayings: A] "The only stupid question is the question you don't ask." B] "So, you thought --- and think --- education is expensive? Just wait until you try ignorance." Remember this: When you are in a group and you or someone else asks a question; that question being asked could be a question one or more folks have on their mind, BUT are afraid to ask. DON'T be afraid to ask questions - and keep asking questions until you get understandable answers to your questions. This requires persistence and tenacity. Will some folks think you're a pain in the neck [and another place]? Absolutely. Don't settle for "fluff" answers or "smoke and mirrors" answers. THEN make your decisions. When you aren't sure how to make a decision, please continue reading my answer. HOW? Benjamin Franklin developed a very simple, yet very effective system. You can use more than one sheet of paper for any decision, one career or one type of investment. You can take as long as you like. You can take as little time as you like. You can simply ignore this. This may be your career and your life you’re getting answers to and about. Sit down in a very quiet place. No TV, radio or any other interruptions or distractions. On the left side of that middle vertical line, write "For" or "+". On the right side of that middle vertical line, write "Against" or "-". Under that +, you number and write down ALL those things or points which could help you to go FOR that question. Under that -, you number and write down ALL those things or points which could help you NOT to go or Against that question. Look at the numbers: When the + outnumber/outweigh the -, do it. When the - outnumber/outweigh the +, don't do it. Thanks for asking your Q! I enjoyed answering it! VTY, Ron Berue Yes, that is my real last name! Sources: Because you asked.

I think, personally, that life is full of risk, and not to risk in the moment is the more foolish action, because A.) things can always be changed, and B.) the future is uncertain.

Making the ill advised quick decision is worse. Lessons I learned playing chess: Examine the board carefully; never rush a move. Sometimes you'll look at the board and "see" something that isn't really there. If a REAL opportunity exists (to obtain a material or strategic advantage), it'll still be there 3 or 4 moves from now. If the "opportunity" vanishes, it wasn't meant to be. Be patient. Another opportunity will present itself in due time.

Procrastinating is far worse. Not only do you miss the opportunity, but you waste time that you cannot recover. A bad decision can be ameliorated. But time lost can never be recovered.

The thing that is worse is not knowing which choice to make when. Sometimes one is better than the other. It's a matter of wisdom to know which is the better choice at what time.