We start to progress when we move from acting, to thinking and then acting. Our progress furthers to bypass choosing among actions to directly choosing among consequences. Then choosing not  that which benefits ourselves, but what benefits ourselves and others, and not just for the fleeting now, but for the enduring future.

Do not feel burdened by this depth nor believe each choice must come subsequent to a long reflective pause. With some practice one will quickly realize the choices made The Character Way will usually fulfill this, while The Easy Way choices usually will not.  @CoachBillMoore