Even if you make the “wrong” choice, you can always make it right.

You’ve been conditioned to believe there’s a single “correct” path—the one that leads to success, fulfillment or happiness. This belief can create anxiety around decision-making, making you feel like one wrong turn will ruin everything.

The Unlearning: Every choice expands you in a different way—there’s no singular “correct” way forward. Life isn’t a straight path; it’s a landscape of possibilities.

Some roads will challenge you. Some will surprise you. Some will lead to detours that reveal exactly what you needed.

The path isn’t something you find—it’s something you create with every step

The “right path” doesn’t exist, and that’s something I’ve come to truly embrace.

We often get caught in the pressure of making the “perfect” choice, believing there’s only one way forward that guarantees success, happiness or fulfillment. But in reality, there’s just a path—a series of choices—and none of them are inherently right or wrong.

It’s about choosing and moving forward with the intention to learn and grow along the way.

I’ve shared this idea in a reel before, and it resonates deeply: even if you think you’re making the “wrong” choice, you can always make it right.

The path is yours to shape, not a fixed destination waiting to be reached. The beauty of life is in the journey, and every turn you take offers an opportunity for expansion, even when it feels uncertain.

This was an excerpt from my 100th podcast episode if this resonated and you want to hear more 🎧 grow through it podcast with phi dang. If you like the concept of unlearning, check out my book 📖 the great unlearning.

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Ellie Bracken