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What was/is your greatest regret?

whether it was financially, academically, or just something you missed an opportunity on in general.

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Bob’s Answer

Dear Karen, my greatest regret is that I carried regrets with me for far too long a time. That excess baggage became a drain on my energy, an impediment to accomplishments, a barrier to growth and discovery.

Each of us unfortunately will at some point engage in behavior that does not align with our sense of purpose, our sense of right and wrong, our vison of who we are. At times we are thoughtless, clueless, directionless, fooled by appearances or people, or just simply in the wrong place at the wrong time.

The key to happiness and success as a person is to do your best to analyze why we drifted from the route normally set for us by our internal compass, come to grips with what went wrong, and make a vow followed by a concerted effort not to repeat that errant behavior again.

Too frequently regrets turn into guilt, and guilt, which is something we actually place on ourselves, increases with time and undermines our ability to achieve our targets by sapping our strength, by forcing us to focus on the past instead of the present and future.

So dear Karen, when you stray from your internal compass, and you will, we all do, by all means have a momentary regret, but then go through the process I outlined above for you and get back in the grand game of life.

I can tell from your question that you have much offer this world. Don't let festering regrets keep you making your contribution.

Cheers!
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Vinay’s Answer

I embarked on my journey in electronics engineering for my bachelor's degree, even though my talent in programming was evident. Today, I've transitioned into a fulfilling career in software. Sometimes, I ponder on the idea that had I chosen a Computer Science degree from the start, I might be in a different place. Yet, this is merely a fleeting thought of what could have been. Ultimately, I find joy and satisfaction in my current achievements and I am content with the path I've taken.
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sharon’s Answer

Looking back, I wish I had been more prudent with my finances in my youth. As I approach retirement, I find myself questioning whether I'll be able to enjoy a comfortable lifestyle post-retirement. Implementing a budget earlier would have been beneficial. Remember, even if you start small, saving a penny today, two tomorrow, and three the next day, it adds up.

On a personal note, my biggest regret was remaining in an unhealthy relationship. Remember, there's always a way out. All it takes is determination to break free and become your own person. This relationship significantly impacted my ability to save in my younger years.

However, it's important to remember that it's never too late to make a change. I'm now in an excellent career, albeit later in life, and it's a reminder that it's never too late to start anew.
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Vilash’s Answer

So I eventually became a doctor after a lot of bad choices I had no guidance but I loved from a long age that I loved helping people. Do your best college is confusing. I highly recommend you listen to spiritual leaders such as Alan Watts or Carl Jung to understand the barriers that hold us all back from reaching our full potential!! Check out my TikTok; psych_doc I dedicate it to all my fans for growth, humility and wisdom
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Angella’s Answer

My greatest regret was spending excess funds on non-neccesarry things and later ended up failing to pay my school fees that in turn affected my academic life, ended up deferring my studies and missing graduation.
luckily got a sponsorship and completed my studies to recently and now awaiting my employment soon.
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Wajid’s Answer

My greatest regret is that
At first I choose the wrong field and take it a lot of time.
But now I'm on the right track
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James’s Answer

Not pursuing what I already knew I was interested in, and not allowing myself to work that interest in to aspects of what I was doing.
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