I think that my smart-alecky answer to your question is: "Yes"! Hahahaha! In other words, I believe that we have choices in the roads we take, but I also believe that the roads are set before us and that our choices are never a surprise.
Nevertheless, were you opening up this topic for discussion, or did you need to write an essay on this topic? I can help you write that essay, if you need the help! Kristi M.