Answer:

With decision, it is more of a process orientation, meaning we are going through ANALYSIS and steps to eliminate (or, cut off) options.

With choice, it is more of a mindset approach, meaning we have a PERCEPTION of what the right or wrong choice may be.

Does this all matter? I believe it does.

We can easily setup processes to enable the best decisions possible. The decisions can range in scope from being low impact to high impact, and we can build in checks and balances along the way in reaching a decision. It can be a thoughtful, THOROUGH approach.

With choices, we face opportunities – large and small – to select or choose an option. Although we may put thought into the larger choices we make, the SMALLER ones may be more instinctively made.

We make choices based on our values, beliefs, and perceptions of where a selected one may take us. One of life’s responsibilities is centered here in that we need to spend time building our choice senses and systems.

Choices are more difficult. At times, we cannot collect all the data, analyze the options, and reach a sound conclusion. Time escapes us to “cut off” certain options because life choices fit a DIFFERENT model. Choices involve our life more in which path we select and the direction – intended or unintended – it then takes us.