The Saturday Evening Post published my latest column, How to Get Major Life Decisions Right. My column explores one simple, yet not easy, question: “How do I make the right decision that will have such a huge impact on my life when it isn’t at all clear what the best decision is?”

There are no crystal balls in life, so no way to know what lies in the future. Attempting to predict the future is a largely frustrating and futile endeavor. You can only make the best decision you can based on the available information, some contemplation of the career and life you want to lead, and your present feelings. Also, recognize that this isn’t your final decision on your career and life; you will have many “forks in the road” ahead of you and few are irreversible (except parenthood!). That should help put the decision in perspective and reduce its feeling of enormity.

My column identifies six facets to consider when you are faced with a major decision.