Living a Moral Life April 22nd

Last week we talked about decision making. I'd like for you to think about people you feel are good decision makers. What is it about that person that gives you the impression that they are a good decision maker?
As I considered this, I thought of a few people. They think about the choices, but they don't waste time. Then they are able, with some confidence, to justify their decision. From what does that confidence come? I propose it may come from two things: experience and guiding principles.
At some time in their life they may have been in a similar situation and faced a similar choice. Experience comes with time. Plus we can learn from history and the lives of others. Make sure to study the lives of many Saints.
More often than not, in their explanation good decision makers will reflect upon some guiding value or principal in their life.
We also need to cultivate a set of guiding principles - timeless rules to live by. the most famous of these is probably The Golden Rule. What others can you list? Add some in the comments section.