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What were the top five regrets of the dying, as noted by the late Bronnie Ware? 10

Has anyone of you read the book of Bronnie Ware especially concerning the 5 regrets of dying?

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LaurieWang
LaurieWang
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Dec 23, 2024 6:37 am EST
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Made popular by Bronnie Ware, the five most common regrets in dying people are: 1) I should have lived my life according to my own expectations instead of how other people wanted me to, 2) I should have worked less, 3) I should have had the courage to speak my mind, 4) I should have stayed in contact with my friends, and 5) I should have allowed myself to be happy. So these regrets should be a reminder to us all that it’s better to stay true to oneself and focus on personal relationships and individual happiness than it is to pursue a successful career and meet societal norms.

LaurieWang
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Dec 23, 2024 7:03 am EST
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What’s one step you’d take today to start living more fully on your own terms?

LuciaAlboaie
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Dec 23, 2024 7:25 am EST
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1. I wish I had the courage to live a life true to myself.
2. I wish I hadn't worked so hard.
3. I wish I had the courage to express my feelings.
4. I wish I had stayed in touch with my friends.
5. I wish I had let myself be happier.

KarenHardie
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Dec 23, 2024 7:42 am EST
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No one at the end of their life wishes they worked more. Family, friends, relationships, experiences are what is important.

Samuelitooooo
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Dec 23, 2024 7:59 am EST
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I reluctantly clicked into this content expecting hard truths to swallow. It ended up being validating.

A life of constant hustle terrifies me. I want friendships. I want to continue pursuing my hobbies and travel. I want to enjoy what I do. I've always wanted those things.

It's not your primary message, but you do touch on these regrets.

Talik
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Dec 23, 2024 9:56 am EST
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Contents like this are SO HELPFUL. I've learned this lesson very early in my life... like around Middle Grade or High School years. It defined how I looked to the future of work and "hustle culture" and I realized that nobody doing that is happy when they die. I saw people who focused on work, like my dad, do NOTHING but work to provide for us... but I didn't really get to know him at all. He never had any hobbies because he only had work. That was his ENTIRE life... and I feel like, even though I don't have the "American Dream" I've been, on average, happier and more fulfilled.

GenericWatcher
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Dec 23, 2024 10:56 am EST
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When my grandmother was on her death bed in the hospital, she had so much anxiety and regret. She left everything to my Mom and told her to LIVE NOW! Do not wait till you retire to travel, do not wait till "X" to do "Y", do not wait! If you can do it today, do it. My Mom started traveling, helping other people and doing the things she was afraid to do. When my Mom was on her death bed, she was relaxed, told us she was ready and when she closed her eyes for the last time, she was at peace. Do! Yes, you still have to save some money for tomorrow and retirement, it is balance, not saying spend every dollar today, just say have goals on a regular basis and do them, you will be so much happier.

oenway
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Dec 23, 2024 5:48 pm EST
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This is so true. I lost my mom this year, and life just changed. A different outlook to see something new and Thank God for everyday I wake up.

XeЯo
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Dec 23, 2024 5:56 pm EST
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This is very motivating and so very true! Ever since I was born, I've been into music and playing the drums. I've always wanted to do something with music, more specifically to be a session drummer for a band or an artist. I'm almost 30 and that has yet to happen. Fear and doubt have taken hold of my life, and I've passed up the very few opportunities that I've been offered simply because of the fear of saying yes and my routine changing. Now, I'm filled with regret and wonder if my lifelong goal will ever come to fruition.

MarkKnivila
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Dec 24, 2024 4:15 am EST
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A Hospice nurse said how, she's never ever heard a person, near their end, ever say how they wished that they would've spent more time at their scrappy jobs! Absolutely true! Great content, Laurie!

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