Start With Why Analysis

My Big Decision "There is no decision that we can make that doesn't come with some sort of balance or sacrifice." Said Simon O Sinek author of "Start With Why.” This is an outstanding quote that is a perfect description for decision making in everyone’s life, especially mine. Leaving your friends is a hard choice. Starting fresh at a new school is tough. However, choosing to do those things is the most challenging decision I’ve ever had to make. Sophomore year I was given a tremendous opportunity to go to a cutting-edge, newly developed school, which was specializing in educating students in the career of their choice. This school was said to have a coffee bar, a working bank inside for students, collaborative spaces to have class at, and window tablets for all students. However, in order to attend this school, I’d be required to leave my friends and quit band. I love band and, I love marching on the football field and looking up at the crowd and hearing the crowd go insane when we, the band, come together to make beautiful music, and magnificent formations. Its one of the best feeling in the world and I couldn't imagine leaving that. …show more content…
I could not decide if I wanted to attend the new school and further my knowledge of my career, or stay with my friends and enjoy the high school experience. If I left, my friendship would slowly diminish to nothing but a memory. All of the laughs and good times we have on the bus to competitions and to football games would cease to exist. On the other hand, attending CTHS (Career and Technical High School) would allow me to grow professionally and open up new, substantial possibilities. Making my decision was grueling, but I had to make one so after months I finally made it. I enjoyed band way too much and loved being with my friends. I was going to stay with my high school companions and enjoy high school. I had made my decision and it was final… so I