Every decision matters and has consequences. While you can choose your actions, you can't always control their outcomes. Though recovery from poor choices is possible, it's wiser to avoid them from the start.

Bad decisions might create memorable stories—some of our most vivid memories come from foolish choices. However, poor decisions can devastate our lives, marriages, habits, finances, and leave lasting negative impressions.

As we begin the new year, we turn to the book of Proverbs to learn from a wise man's guidance on making sound decisions. In this final lesson, we look at the anatomy of a good decision.