Journeys With Jani

I saw a squirrel in the road today.

Yep. He was flat. Like, bless-his-heart kind of flat. Poor little guy. But the moment I saw him, a quote I heard years ago popped right into my mind:

“Be decisive. The road of life is paved with flat squirrels who couldn’t make a decision.”

Ain’t that the truth?

Whether it’s a squirrel trying to decide which side of the street is safer… or me trying to choose between tacos or pizza (okay, tacos win 90% of the time), we’ve all been that squirrel at some point—frozen mid-decision, unsure, overthinking, and WHAM. Life hits ya.

Now, I’m not saying we’re all doomed if we pause to think. There’s value in pondering. But honey, sometimes life calls for pedal to the metal—especially if you’re driving through Atlanta. I don’t care what the speed limit says, if you’re not going 80 MPH and praying at the same time, you’re basically that squirrel. You hesitate, and next thing you know, a tractor-trailer with Florida plates is riding your bumper while someone in a Tesla zips around you like you’re parked.

So here’s the lesson I took from Mr. Flat Squirrel (may he rest in peace under that patch of Georgia asphalt):

Stop second guessing yourself.

Pick a lane.

Punch the gas.

Make the dang decision.

Whether it’s booking that dream trip, saying yes to a new opportunity, or finally choosing what to order off the Cheesecake Factory menu—decide. Don’t sit in the middle of the metaphorical road waiting for life to choose for you.

After all, no one wants to be a speed bump in their own story.

Now go be bold today. Be brave. And if you happen to be driving through Atlanta… keep it at 80 and stay in your lane.

XOXO, Jani