Consequences
Consequences teach us so much. If something seems a little risky I oftentimes ask myself:
What are the irreversible consequences of this decision? Am I willing to live with them?
Side Note: I personally believe that you can actually measure intelligence by the response to negative consequences. There are a lot of people out there that seem to ignore them and are procreating at a significant clip.
Most consequences are not reversible…The path you choose afterwards is.
Pro Tip: Always do the next right thing. You won’t mind the consequences.