My Midnight Decision
I have developed the habit of leaving important decisions I have to make till midnight. Midnight for me is a time of peace and clarity when everywhere is quiet, no distractions, at that moment my thoughts can flow well. I can think deeply, pray, and carefully evaluate my options without pressure.
There was a particular experience I had that made me believe so much in midnight decision making. A friend of mine once introduced me to a business opportunity she was very exited about. She kept pressuring me to join, insisting that it was a great deal. At first, everything about the offer sounded too good to be true, and her confidence and achievements in the business almost convinced me.
I refused to rush into a decision, I told her that I needed time to think about it. That night, at midnight, when everyone was fast asleep and the environment was calm and peaceful. I pick up my phone after saying a prayer, I began to research the business thoroughly.
To my greatest surprise, I discovered that the so-called opportunity was actually a Ponzi scheme. It became clear that it was not a legitimate business, but one that would eventually collapse and cause financial loss to those involved.
The next morning, I called my friend and shared my findings with her. I explained my decision not to join and warned her about the risks. Unfortunately, she refused to listen and remained convinced that the business was genuine.
Just a week later, the business collapsed exactly as I had feared. Many people lost their money, and my friend ended up in serious debt.
Through that experience, I learnt that taking time to reflect expecially in quiet moments like midnight can save one from costly mistakes.
This is @midnightletters Prompt #25 and I am @sarahbaby sending lots of love ♥️♥️♥️♥️
Good a thing you listened to your instincts and didn't jump into the business. Sometimes, leaving decisions for the night truly helps.
!BBH