They say life isn’t about the things that happen to you, but about the decisions you make. There’s a ton of coverage about the best decisions people have made, but not nearly enough conversation about the tough decisions. We asked folks we admire to tell us about the most difficult decision they’ve ever had to make and have shared some of those responses below.

Kelyn Fillmore | Wedding Photographer

The most difficult decision I’ve ever had to make would have to be quitting my stable, corporate job to pursue a career I had very little experience in. I worked in public accounting for a little over two years and when I decided to quit and pursue photography, I had never shot a wedding and had only done a handful of photoshoots. Although my job in accounting paid fairly well and was the safe option, I was extremely unhappy and didn’t think it was worth it to remain in that position. Taking the leap was frightening but it has been one of the best decisions I’ve ever made! Read more>>

Rocio Colmenero-Monroy | Creative Strategist & Graphic Designer

The most difficult decision I’ve ever had to make was deciding to leave my very comfortable, good paying job to launch my business and stay home with my youngest. This pivot pushed me outside of so many comfort zones. It was there where I realized so many people conform because of the fear of taking risks. It was incredibly scary not clocking in but instead setting goals, expectations and boundaries for myself to succeed. It’s definitely been a game changer and somehow God has always had my back. Read more>>

Brittanie Hitchcock | Actress, Comedian, Songwriter, Production Assistant

One of the most difficult decisions I’ve had to make for myself is whether or not I should take a full-time teaching job. I was offered one recently with full benefits and I decided not to take it because I wanted flexibility in my entertainment career. Read more>>