How many chances do you think you will get to live this life? A lot of people live their lives as if they are going to get multiple shots at it, to do other things and exploring other options. But, as far as we know, this is the one shot we get at creating the life we want on this earth.
This episode is a review of an article titled “37 Things You will Regret When You are Old,” and I’m walking through them all. There’s simply nothing worse than seeing regret in the eyes of the elderly, because at that stage there’s very little you can do to rectify the situation.
But most of the people listening to this podcast have a huge amount of time left, and it’s essential that you quit doing the things you will regret! That’s why this episode is so important. Please listen, and if you have any of the below in your life, cut it out before you grow old and regret not cutting it out sooner!
Key Takeaways:
- Not travelling when you had the chance
- Not learning another language
- Staying in a bad relationship
- Forgoing sunscreen
- Missing the chance to see your favorite musicians
- Being scared to do things
- Failing to make physical fitness a priority
- Letting yourself be defined by gender roles
- Not quitting a terrible job
- Not trying harder in school
- Not realizing how beautiful you were
- Being afraid to say I love you
- Not listening to your parents advice
- Spending your youth self-absorbed
- Caring too much about what other people think
- Supporting other’s dream over your own
- Not moving on fast enough
- Holding grudges especially with those you love
- Not standing up for yourself
- Not volunteering enough
- Neglecting your teeth
- Missing the chance to ask your grandparents questions before they die
- Working too much
- Not learning how to cook one awesome meal
- Not stopping to appreciate the moment
- Failing to finish what you start
- Never mastering one awesome party trick
- Letting yourself be defined by culture expectations
- Refusing to let friendships run their course
- Not playing with your kids enough
- Never taking a big risk
- Not taking the time to develop contacts and networks
- Worrying too much
- Getting caught up in needless drama
- Not spending enough time with loved ones
- Never performing in front of others
- Not being grateful sooner