What if the main purpose is discovering which to choose?



The options are pretty clear. The hard part is realizing that there is more than one way. After that, it's up to you. It may or may not take a very long amount of time. As of yet, I am still undecided. I do feel I am fairly close, though.

Probably the most promises I make are to myself



I have consistently found that the person easiest to break promises to is myself.