We talked about how much fear can hold you back from trying new things in our last entry. That leads us to our second big choice you have to make. If you don’t do the things you have always dreamed of, will you regret it? For most, the answer is yes. Regret is genuinely the most painful and useless emotion since regret can’t ever change or fix the past. It is truly just the mourning for choices we didn’t make in the past and serves no purpose. So, insulate yourself from regret by being proactive and taking a chance on those things that will move you towards your goal.

Think back to all of the times in your life when you tried something and failed. Do you regret trying to do that thing? Chances are, you forgave yourself for the failure because at least you attempted. For example, if you ask your crush out on a date, and they say “no,” it will be embarrassing. However, at least you don’t have to look back and wonder if you missed an opportunity for them to say “yes.” Apply this idea to all areas of your life and be willing to take risks, even major ones, if success is a massive step towards your goal.