The logical thinking, chance taking, and rational of Santiago and the people he encounters on his journey teaches the audience the importance of decision making. Although some decisions can turn out to be a regretful one; mainly they are for the better allowing more success in life. Some life changing for better decisions is the one Santiago makes with the gypsy women about the charge for her services along with the dispute with the crystal merchant about building the display. These are just a few of the decisions that Santiago has to make to further his life. For instance, when the gypsy tells Santiago that she will charge him for the consultation, he thinks, “Another trick…But he decided to take a chance. A shepherd always takes chances
