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Things People Regret Before They Die by samsolite(m): 9:36pm On Oct 25, 2013
1. I wish I’d cared less about what other people think.

It’s only when you realize how little other people are really thinking of you (in a negative sense) that you
realize how much time you spent caring and wasting energy worrying about this.

2. I wish I had accomplished more.

You don’t have to have won an Oscar, a Grammy, or even a Nobel prize, built up a business or run a marathon,
but having small personal accomplishments is important.

3. I wish I had told __ how I truly felt.

Even if the “special one” doesn’t exist, telling someone how you truly feel will always save you
from that gut wrenching ”but what if…” feeling that could linger for life if you stay quiet.

4. I wish I had stood up for myself more.

Sometimes, it’s too easy to think that if you go all out to please everyone you’ll be liked more or your
partner won’t run off with anyone else. I think age probably teaches us to be nice but not at the expense of our own happiness.

5. I wish I had followed my passion in life.

It’s so easy to be seduced by a stable salary, a solid routine and a comfortable life, but at what expense?

6. I wish our last conversation hadn’t been an argument.

Life is short, and you never really know when the last time you speak to someone you love will be.
It’s these moments that really stay clear in peoples’ minds.

7. I wish I had let my children grow up to be who they wanted to be.

The realization that love, compassion and empathy are so much more important than clashes
in values or belief systems can hit home hard.

8. I wish I had lived more in the moment.

Watching children grow up makes you realize how short-lived and precious time really is,
and as we age, many of us live less and less in the present.

9. I wish I had worked less.

There’s always a desire to have loosened up a bit more with this one and the realization
that financial success or career accomplishment doesn’t necessarily equal a fulfilled life.

10. I wish I had traveled more.

It can be done at any age, with kids or not but many talk themselves out of it for all kinds of reasons
such as lack of money, mortgage, children, etc. When there’s a regret, you know it could have been possible at some stage.

11. I wish I had trusted my gut rather than listening to everyone else.

Making your own decisions and feeling confident in the decisions you make gives us fulfillment
and joy from life. Going against your gut only breeds resentment and bitterness.

12. I wish I’d taken better care of myself.

Premature health problems or aging always makes you wonder if you’d eaten healthier,
exercised more and been less stressed, would you be where you are today?

13. I wish I’d taken more risks.

Everyone has their own idea of what’s risky, but you know when you’re living too much in
your comfort zone. In hindsight, some people feel they missed out on a lot of adventure life has to offer.

14. I wish I’d had more time.

Many people say time speeds up as we age. The six weeks of summer holidays we had as kids
certainly seemed to last a lifetime. If time speeds up, then it’s even more important to make the most of every moment.

15. I wish I hadn’t worried so much.

If you’ve ever kept a diary and looked back, you’ll probably wonder why you ever got so worked up over a particular issue.

16. I wish I’d appreciated ___ more.

The consequences of taking people for granted are always hard to deal with.

17. I wish I’d spent more time with my family.

Some people get caught up with work, move to other parts of the world, grow old with grudges
against family members only to realize their priorities were in the wrong place.

18. I wish I hadn’t taken myself so seriously.

Life is just more fun when you can laugh at yourself.

19. I wish I’d done more for other people.

Doing things for others just makes life more meaningful.

20. I wish I could have felt happier.

The realization that happiness is a state of mind that you can control sometimes doesn’t occur to people until it’s too late.




Source:

http://www.lifehack.org/articles/communication/20-things-people-regret-the-most-before-they-die.html

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Re: Things People Regret Before They Die by BigRuckus: 10:11am On Oct 26, 2013
OK
Re: Things People Regret Before They Die by lomodele(m): 8:44pm On Oct 27, 2013
dis educating. nice one Op.

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Re: Things People Regret Before They Die by jaryeh(m): 10:14pm On Oct 27, 2013
What should I say now Ok,let me just say: Nice one!
Re: Things People Regret Before They Die by Nobody: 10:24pm On Oct 27, 2013

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Re: Things People Regret Before They Die by Nobody: 4:34pm On Oct 28, 2013
Even now, I wished I had done somethings when I had the chance.
Re: Things People Regret Before They Die by Rilwayne001: 4:35pm On Oct 28, 2013
Who care? ...
Re: Things People Regret Before They Die by Iaz93: 4:35pm On Oct 28, 2013
*sad*
Re: Things People Regret Before They Die by everyday: 4:35pm On Oct 28, 2013
If the person had no kids he would have wished he adopted

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Re: Things People Regret Before They Die by Ghadafy(m): 4:36pm On Oct 28, 2013
Space booked, brb
Re: Things People Regret Before They Die by mhozzis(m): 4:36pm On Oct 28, 2013
TRUE WORDS OP. LET ME QUICKLY DO no. 3 I'll be back
Re: Things People Regret Before They Die by Oyiboman69: 4:40pm On Oct 28, 2013
Do Your Best And Leave The Rest

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Re: Things People Regret Before They Die by Jayses(m): 4:41pm On Oct 28, 2013
When de tears drop
Don't give it a fk
Count ur secrets
They could make up for ur regrets
Life is marathon
I'm loosing ma power
Bt wen i think about my high moment
I'm stronger every hour
The past is gone
Bt its memories are on
I don't regret any thing
Que sera sera




Click like if u think i can make it as a rapper .

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Re: Things People Regret Before They Die by Oyiboman69: 4:45pm On Oct 28, 2013
Mr Olodo,na Person Say Make Ya Papa No Put You For School?.Like Father Like Son....
Re: Things People Regret Before They Die by sayitout1: 4:45pm On Oct 28, 2013
@OP, IF YOU GENUINELY HAVE CHRIST IN YOUR LIFE AS LORD & SAVIOUR, NOTHING TO REGRET SO MAKE AMENDMENT NOW.

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Re: Things People Regret Before They Die by Michaellegend(m): 4:47pm On Oct 28, 2013
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Sir, are you ok?

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Re: Things People Regret Before They Die by alotofgrace(m): 4:47pm On Oct 28, 2013
how would you know say you will cross?

Re: Things People Regret Before They Die by Nobody: 4:51pm On Oct 28, 2013
Watch '1000 Ways To Die'. And Stop asking me all these. VOTE ON MA SIGGY.. Abeggiigi..Oo
Re: Things People Regret Before They Die by Nobody: 4:52pm On Oct 28, 2013
That's why it's highly adviceable to live your life like tomorrow is your last.

Live the life that you won't regret. Don't base your lifestyle on what people will say(the haters). If you Make mistakes, learn from them and strive to better your mistake. Always know that no man is an island, listen to what people would say but know when or how to sieve out "fakeness" from "realness" and take the nice advices and apply them

Most people, always be yourself. You're YOU and has no duplicate smiley

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Re: Things People Regret Before They Die by iamswizz(m): 4:52pm On Oct 28, 2013
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Re: Things People Regret Before They Die by beejaay: 4:54pm On Oct 28, 2013
Michaellegend:
Sir, are you ok?

am sure u are the one that is not ok for copying the whole damn tin

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Re: Things People Regret Before They Die by bluejeff(m): 4:55pm On Oct 28, 2013
So in essence this thread is created for dead people abi ? undecided

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Re: Things People Regret Before They Die by toyeoye(m): 4:59pm On Oct 28, 2013
Iaz93: *sad*
oga no vex, no matter how old u r its never too late..chop knuckle @op..
Re: Things People Regret Before They Die by skyscraperTM(m): 4:59pm On Oct 28, 2013
Mr.olodo na really thread stealer. I tu'ale for you sir. . .
Re: Things People Regret Before They Die by Ekhemini(m): 5:00pm On Oct 28, 2013
Michaellegend:
Sir, are you ok?
Ur own 'olodo' na full bar...must u quote his shit?

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Re: Things People Regret Before They Die by Nobody: 5:01pm On Oct 28, 2013
Mr. Olodo You Carry your mumuness from sexuality section reach here better grow brain before your pikin go dey call u olodo.
Re: Things People Regret Before They Die by skyscraperTM(m): 5:03pm On Oct 28, 2013
Michaellegend:
Sir, are you ok?
and you had to quote the whole post just to ask him a rhetorical question. It seemed you're the real olodo here.

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Re: Things People Regret Before They Die by MillionDollars: 5:04pm On Oct 28, 2013
shey d OP dey follow dead people gist to knw dier regrets
Re: Things People Regret Before They Die by iamteaser: 5:05pm On Oct 28, 2013
I've never been banned before and I really wanna know how it feels like. Any mod out there can you pls ban me for a couple of days. Thank you.
Re: Things People Regret Before They Die by kokoye(m): 5:05pm On Oct 28, 2013
How am I supposed to be able to confirm this...I'm still alive.

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