Have you ever made a decision you knew was right for you, only to find yourself missing something you left behind?

We often expect good decisions to make our lives better. But what happens when gaining something we want means giving up something else that matters to us?

Leaving a job, improving our finances, pursuing a goal or making changes in a relationship can all bring positive results while creating unexpected consequences elsewhere.

In this episode of The Ripple Stone, I explore why a decision doesn't have to be wrong simply because it comes at a cost, and how recognising those costs can help us understand the choices we make.

Because perhaps the question isn't always whether we made the right decision, but whether what we're gaining is still worth what we're giving up.

Life is always creating ripples.

In this episode of The Ripple Stone Podcast, Chris Blackman delves into the intricacies of decision-making, exploring why we make the choices we do. He emphasizes that decisions are often not as straightforward as they seem, influenced by personal experiences, emotions, and external expectations.

Chris encourages listeners to reflect on their decision-making processes and consider the various factors that shape their choices, ultimately promoting a deeper understanding of oneself and the influences at play.

This is where The Ripple Stone begins.

In this preview episode, I share why I created The Ripple Stone, the period of my life that led me to start looking at my decisions differently, and why I wanted to make these ideas available beyond one-to-one coaching.

I’ll introduce the simple metaphor at the heart of the podcast: life as a lake, you as the Navigator, and the decisions you make as the stones you throw into the water.

I’ve spent a long time thinking, writing, changing things and probably overthinking them.

Now it’s time to throw the stone.

This podcast is mine.

Welcome to The Ripple Stone.

Life is always creating ripple effects.