Does staying true to a choice mean I cannot change it if it was wrong?

No. Encouraging people not to dwell continually on regret after a choice means directing their energy toward the life ahead. It does not mean that a mistaken choice cannot be changed. If you discover that something is unsuitable, you can still make another choice.

Sometimes we already know the original direction is unsuitable but are afraid to adjust it. Courage is indeed needed then. Nor does change mean that the whole path afterwards will be free of setbacks. When problems arise, first examine what actually happened and consider the next step. Do not spend the journey only blaming yourself for choosing that road.

Life does not allow only one choice. If things continually go badly or outcomes differ from expectations, look back at what may need adjusting. Staying true to a choice means being willing to face life after making it and to look clearly at the situation again. It does not mean trapping yourself in a method that no longer works.

Accepting present circumstances does not mean abandoning effort either. When discussing accepting one’s lot, I mean first acknowledging our current abilities and conditions, then learning and working hard. Continually comparing ourselves unfavourably with others’ existing expertise and income can instead make us vulnerable to the idea of getting rich quickly.

But continuing also requires examining the direction. When discussing aspirations and practice, I have likewise reminded people to stop and investigate if things become worse the more they do. We cannot persist merely for persistence’s sake. Whether we are a small cog in a large company or a large gear in a small company, each has a role. The point is to understand what we are doing and what we still want to learn.