In Wild, Cheryl Strayed writes about the difference between deciding to do something and actually committing to it: “There was the first, flip decision to do it, followed by the second, more serious decision to actually do it.” Reflect on a time in your own life when you made a quick or casual decision that later required a deeper commitment. Describe what changed between the first decision and the moment you realized you truly had to follow through. What fears, challenges, or responsibilities became real once the decision was no longer just an idea?

 Prompt Response: At first, deciding to get into game development felt casual—just an exciting idea about creating something fun and creative. The deeper commitment came when I actually had to learn how to code, especially when bugs and confusing errors didn’t resolve quickly. What changed was realizing that progress required consistent time, patience, and problem-solving, not just motivation. Once the decision became real, fears about not being skilled enough and the responsibility to keep going, even when it wasn’t fun, became unavoidable.