text: With this knowledge, a person knows the theoretical thought process that one takes to come to a decision. A personal experience, however, is what brings the process to life. One person experience that I've had is one that involved quitting dance. I had been a dancer for the previous nine years, but I had grown tired of it. I had decided that the environment was not suitable for my liking, and that I wanted to take up another extracurricular activity, like volleyball for example. While I had known where I stood, I had chosen to consult with my family and friends before making an impulse decision. My family, without a doubt, wanted me to continue to dance. They had been with me through the sweat, the blood, and the tears. We had countless conversations about what I wanted my future to look like, and to them I was always their little ballerina. With a long conversation about how I was feeling, we could come to an understanding. My friends, who had a similar opinion, wanted what was best for me, and knew that if I wasn't feeling passionate anymore, I should find enjoyment in another activity. With their opinions, I had known that I would have reliable and non-biased viewpoints. I then weighed out my options, and came to the best decision for me.