You decide based on what you feel is logical, judicious, and
appropriate for you at the time. You make what you believe is the
correct choice. The issue, however, is that your correct choice might
not be a successful choice. In fact, what makes perfect sense to you
might systematically produce utterly poor results. For example, let’s
say I'm in the mall. I see this green handbag on sale for 25 percent off.
I immediately go to my brain files with the question ―Should I get this
handbag?‖ In a nanosecond, my brain files come back with the
response: ―You’ve been seeking a green handbag to go with those
green shoes you purchased last week. Purchase it!‖ As I rush to the
checkout, my brain isn't only thrilled about having this beautiful
handbag, but glowing with pride because its25 percent off.
To my brain, this purchase makes utter sense. However, at no point
did my brain come up with the thought ―True, this is a truly nice
handbag, and true, this is a good deal, but today I’m 3000 dollars in
debt, so I’d better wait.‖ I didn’t come up with that data because no
file in my brain contains that. The file of ―When you’re in debt, don’t
purchase any more‖ was never established and doesn’t exist, which
means that specific choice isn't an option.
