Ask HN: What have been your best decisions in life?

1. Seeing a doctor about my anxiety issues.

2. Deciding not to pursue a career in software development. I enjoy programming way more as a hobby that I can take a break from whenever I want.

This question is far less interesting than how you made those best decisions. We make decisions constantly, and any of those have a chance to be good or bad depending on circumstances. Just because "moving to a different country" was great for randomPoster35 doesn't mean that moving is generally a good idea.

My best decisions were made with a feeling of rightness. Even when it was hard, either involving sacrifice or letting other people down, I was able to think about them and know that they were the right decisions to make. Years later, it's obvious to me that I did the right thing in that scenario. Now that I've learned to trust that sense, it's easier for me to make good choices without endless hand-wringing.

1. Working hard through university.

2. Picking my first job out of university based on interest rather than money.

3. Brushing my teeth twice a day and having a good oral hygiene routine.

4. Travelling as much as possible.

5. Telling awful clients to go whistle.

6. Reducing alcohol consumption.

7. Exercising daily.

8. Spending more time with family.

9. Paying mortgage off as quickly as possible.

10. Reading HN.

Leaving Los Angeles.