1 year later later
Full Storypersonal developmentProductivity
"Finish college application tasks before senior year starts"
I treated summer like a series of short sprints, focusing on one task each week and making progress on my college application.
2/10 regret
6 months later later
Full Storypersonal developmentProductivity
"Prepared for performance review at the last minute"
I stared at a blank template trying to remember what I did six months ago
8/10 regret
later in life later
Full Storypersonal developmentMidlife Crisis
"Improvising without asking questions"
I made mistakes due to lack of knowledge
6/10 regret
1 year later later
Full Storypersonal developmentClothing and Frugality
"Wanted to reduce fast fashion"
Realized need for quality over quantity
2/10 regret
3-4 months after starting job later
Full Storypersonal developmentCareer
"Become personal trainer to understand body better"
Uncomfortable with sales-heavy part of job, low paychecks when sales slow
6/10 regret
1 year later later
Full Storypersonal developmentLeadership
"Show team appreciation without breaking bank"
Told team I appreciate them but it seemed insincere
7/10 regret
ongoing later
Full Storypersonal developmentProductivity
"Find free side quests to replace brain-numbing activities"
Discovered need for engaging daily activities
2/10 regret
1 year later later
Full Storypersonal developmentCareer Growth
"Failing at a startup can be valuable later"
I learned to 'get shit done' through failure
2/10 regret
1 year later later
Full Storypersonal developmentSelf-Reflection
"questioning laziness"
noticing environment impact on discipline
2/10 regret
1 year later later
Full Storypersonal developmentPhone Use
"Stopped using phone during meals"
Enjoyed food more, paid attention to flavors and textures
1/10 regret
1 year later later
Full Storypersonal developmentSelf Improvement
"Set clear goals"
I started training daily
2/10 regret
1 year later later
Full Storypersonal developmentMindset
"Train brain to think positively"
Started noticing positive thoughts everywhere after focusing on them
3/10 regret
immediately later
Full Storypersonal developmentAccountability
"Join accountability group"
Hoping to find a supportive group
2/10 regret
1 year later later
Full Storypersonal developmentCareer Advice
"Improve resume format and keywords"
Filtered out by ATS software due to poor formatting
2/10 regret
1 year later later
Full Storypersonal developmentLeadership
"Prioritizing self-care over work demands"
I realize my stressful schedule wasn't making me better at my job, I got an executive coach to help me reprioritize
10/10 regret
1 year later later
Full Storypersonal developmentReading Habits
"Set a goal to read 24 books in a year"
I spent time reading but didn't retain much information
5/10 regret