Lessons learnt the hard way

Just a few years can make so much of a difference to one's outlook on life and radically change the way one makes decisions. Today, when I come across a situation where I need to make a decision, I find myself thinking things through to the end. I don't mind admitting that in the past I have made so many hasty decisions...decisions that I am truly sorry for and I will keep apologizing for. I remember looking at the short term and thinking I could control situations or eventualities...but seriously no one can fully control eventualities. If something starts on the basis of compromise or the intent of changing one's perspectives and thoughts then there is no way it can lead to a good eventuality. I've had to learn that the hard way and I guess the lesson has finally sunk in.