Ahead of time

It might seem formulaic, but the reason some people have a good time is that they’ve decided ahead of time.

It’s not based on the circumstances, the specific qualities, or the conditions.

It comes from an internal attitude — a prior choice.

Meanwhile, others move through life mildly dissatisfied, perhaps not even aware of their own role in the matter.

What we decide ahead of time quietly shapes much of what we experience.