“Wish is for the end; choice is for the means to the end.”
— Aristotle, Nicomachean Ethics, Book III, Chapter 4
(Translated by W.D. Ross)
Big Idea
Life’s like a road trip:
- 🗺️ Wish = “I want to see the Grand Canyon!” (your dream destination).
- 🚗 Choice = Take Highway 10 or backroads? Pack snacks or stop for burgers? (steps to get there).
Real-Life Scenarios
- Saving for a Bike
- Wish = Own a shiny new bike 🚲 (the dream).
- Choice = Mow lawns weekly vs. save lunch money 💵 (steps).
- School Project
- Wish = Get an A+ 📚 (the goal).
- Choice = Partner with the brainy kid or wing it solo? (plan).
- Getting Fit
- Wish = Run a 5K 🏃♂️ (the vision).
- Choice = Jog mornings or join a gym? (action plan).
Try This Week
- Dream vs. Steps Worksheet
Write:- 1 Wish (e.g., “Learn guitar”).
- 2 Choices to make it happen (e.g., “Practice 10 mins daily” or “Take YouTube lessons”).
- Track Your Moves
For 3 days, note:- “Today I chose [action] to get closer to [wish].”
- Friend Chat
Ask: “What’s 1 wish you have, and 1 choice you’ll make this week to start?”