(upbeat music) - Hey, Stacey, working on a new poem?

- Ugh, I'm trying.

- [Randi] What's wrong?

- Well, there's a big poetry slam coming up and they have asked everyone to write a whole new poem, but I already have a poem that would be great.

I don't know what to do.

- Why not just read the old poem?

- These poets are tough crowd, Randi.

I can't have them thinking I'm out of poem ideas.

They'll think I'm unoriginal.

- Hmm, that is a tough decision.

But I wonder.

- [Stacey] Yeah?

- Do you recite your poems for the audience's reaction?

- No, I recite them for how good they make me feel.

- And I bet the audience is more interested in you feeling good rather than whatever new poem you've come up with.

- I guess.

- So what's more important, being original or staying true to yourself?

- Being true to myself, that's a no brainer.

Wow, thanks, Randi.

- [Narrator] Today's Tips.

Good decision making is all about making choices that support your ethics, health, safety, as well as your personal and community responsibilities.

If a choice makes you feel uncomfortable or unsafe, take time to consider if it's the best choice for you.

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