Our lives are built on the decisions we make. Some believe that our lives are predestined; however, you can’t deny that decisions have impact on what course our lives will take. Some decisions may have been mistakes, while some may have led to your dreams coming true. And it’s not only grand decisions like choosing your career, but also small ones, like accepting an invitation to go out.
Surely, most of us have such a story when a single action changed what was coming for us. Maybe some stories are more impressive than others, but they all make you believe that the butterfly effect must exist. Reddit user abayomi02 asked, “People of Reddit, What's one mistake or decision you made that completely altered the course of your life?“ and people shared the most interesting tales.
Do you have such a story? Share it in the comments down below. Also upvote the ones in this list that made you believe in the butterfly effect!
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#21
I moved in with my then boyfriend after only knowing him for three months. I had a bad feeling about it like we’d crash and burn.
That was in 2001. We’re still together and married now.
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#22
Going away to college out of state. Met my wife, got her pregnant while we were both in college. With a lot of hard work and a supporting family we both finished with a degree. We got married and now own a home in the state I went to school. Never in my wildest dreams would I have thought my life would turn out like it did. Zero complaints.
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#23
I lied to CPS when I was 13, I finished growing up with my dad instead of being taken away. I knew what I was doing and looking back I wouldn’t change it. I’ve met some wonderful people and I don’t think I would’ve met them if I had told the truth that day
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#24
Playing Catch with my Buddy on a Parking lot right after Winter time. I slipped on Rock salt as I threw and tore a bunch of muscles in my back.
Went from throwing 85mph at the age of 15 down to low 70's. Still played college Ball but I was never the same. My dreams were crushed and I think about it every day.
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#25
Dropping out of school illegally in 8th grade, bad decision at the time, led me to join the army at 18, I would have graduated high school at 20.
The army enabled me to invest in real estate, get my current career, it overall set my entire life up for success.
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#26
Telling a long term friend in my social group that I had feelings for her, it basically split our group. I knew she probably didn't feel the same way but I couldn't hold it in anymore I had to say something, if there was even the slightest possibility I needed to know. Aftermath was very meh.
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