One day Daniel had to decide whether he would submit to an ungodly law, or stick with his convictions. He chose his life principles. He likely followed in the footsteps of other strong leaders of the Old Testament:

• Weigh out the options in front of you.
• Ask if those choices force you to compromise personal values.
• Seek wise counsel.
• Count the cost.
• Decide based on principles
• Act on your decision swiftly and firmly.

Someone once said, "If you take so much time making a decision that it is too late to act, then you might as well have whittled a stick." This happens too often among contemporary leaders. They desire to do right, but by waiting to survey the pulse of their people, they paralyze the organization. Some leaders are so indecisive, their favorite color is plaid. Daniel maintained a set of values and principles that enabled him to make decisions quickly and confidently.

Dr. John Maxwell