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24 Things I Wish I Had Done Sooner (or my biggest regrets)
Summary
In this article, the author reflects on things he wishes he had done differently or sooner in his life. He shares the advice from Holocaust survivor and author Dr. Edith Eger, which was to accept that the past cannot be changed and to focus on learning and growing from mistakes. He talks about how he wishes he had done things differently in his relationships, writing, and arguments, and encourages the reader to do the same. He reflects on how he used to be overly concerned with what other people think, and he wishes he had been less conscious of this sooner.
Q&As
What advice would Dr. Edith Eger give to those dealing with regret?
Dr. Edith Eger would advise those dealing with regret to remember that "guilt is in the past, and the one thing you cannot change is the past."
What does Ryan Holiday believe is the most important thing to remember when dealing with regret?
Ryan Holiday believes that the most important thing to remember when dealing with regret is that "there's no reason to whip yourself or be paralyzed by the 'What Ifs' of life."
What is the ratio of conscious thought to heart-led artistry in Ryan Holiday's writing process?
In Ryan Holiday's writing process, he is 90% conscious of what other people might think and 10% following what is in his heart as an artist.
What does Ryan Holiday regret in his book "Trust Me I'm Lying"?
Ryan Holiday regrets that in his book "Trust Me I'm Lying" he was too conscious of what other people might think.
What is Ryan Holiday's most proud book and why?
Ryan Holiday's most proud book is "Conspiracy" because he flipped the ratio of conscious thought to heart-led artistry in his writing process.
AI Comments
👍 This article is very inspiring and offers excellent advice for those looking to reflect and learn from the past!
👎 This article is overly philosophical and may not be relatable to some readers.
AI Discussion
Me: It's called "24 Things I Wish I Had Done Sooner (or my Biggest Regrets)" and it's written by Ryan Holiday. It talks about the things he wishes he had done sooner, and how he learned from his regrets.
Friend: Interesting. What are some of the things he wishes he had done sooner?
Me: He wishes he had relaxed more, not taken things so personally, and taken more risks as an artist. He also talks about the importance of not letting arguments linger or getting too caught up in what other people think. He believes that if he had done those things sooner, he would have been a lot happier.
Friend: That's really interesting. It's true that we can't control the past, but we can learn from it. It's important to not be too hard on ourselves when it comes to regrets, but it's also important to learn from them and make the necessary changes to have a better future.
Action items
- Take a step back and relax when faced with a difficult situation.
- Reflect on past arguments and grudges and consider if they are worth holding onto.
- Prioritize following your heart and intuition when making decisions, rather than worrying about what other people may think.
Technical terms
- Stoics
- A school of philosophy founded by Zeno of Citium in the early 3rd century BC. It taught that virtue, the highest good, is based on knowledge, and that the wise live in harmony with the divine Reason (also identified with Fate and Providence) that governs nature, and are indifferent to the vicissitudes of fortune and to pleasure and pain.
- Holocaust
- The systematic persecution and murder of Jews by the Nazi regime and its collaborators during World War II.
- Dr. Edith Eger
- A Holocaust survivor and author of The Choice.
- The Choice
- A book by Dr. Edith Eger about her experiences during the Holocaust.
- Bruce Springsteen
- An American singer-songwriter and musician.
- Trust Me I'm Lying
- A book by Ryan Holiday about the media and its manipulation.
- Conspiracy
- A book by Ryan Holiday about the power of conspiracies.