There is an old Aesop fable of a man, a boy, and a donkey.

It is a story that has been told many times over.

Perhaps its longevity can be attributed to its far-reaching applicability. That is no misnomer.

The tale recounts three on a journey.

 While on their journey, a man, a boy, and a donkey, pass several people. Each person has an opinion on how they should proceed. And each time, they listen.

They make the changes!

  However, the changes are never enough.

 There is always someone else who knows better than they.

And, in the end, the result was a drowned donkey.

In listening to others, the man and boy lost something.

The moral of the story is, you can’t please everyone.

More valid words have not been spoken.

On life’s journey, you will meet many people.

Every person will have a different idea of how you should approach your journey.

Some advice will be well-meaning.

 Some advice will be positive, while other advice will be harmful.

You cannot base your decisions on the opinions of others.

If you do, use others as your catalyst for movement, you will lose soemthing.

You have to be assured of your path and follow it.

Advice is just that, advisement. 

You can take it into account when making your decision. The advice of others should never be the sole factor in your decision making.

You should not bind yourself by the advice of others.

Use discernment!

You will be happier knowing that your decisions were your own.

“The more you love your decisions, the less you need others to love them,” quote by Paul Coehlo.

This type of attitude is empowering.

Being able to stand with your own choices and decisions shows growth and maturity.

And, it feels great to take full responsibility for both your losses, and your wins

Being in the driver seat will put you on the path to being the best you that you can be.