Think about two words: options and decisions. One gives rise to the other. Options are diverse, decisions are difficult. An option only has power when it becomes a decision. The reason why I want you to understand these two words is because basically that is what life is all about. It is amazing to see how one decision can change a life, a family, a nation, and a world.

Some unknown people through the years made a decision choosing among options that have radically changed your life to this very present day in the world in which you live, and you don't even realize it. For example:

• In 1776 one vote gave America the English language instead of German.
• In 1845 one vote brought Texas into the Union.
• In 1868 one vote saved President Andrew Johnson from impeachment.
• In 1876 one vote chan…