26. The Pain of Regret Is Seeing a Dream Come True—Just Not for You
Nothing cuts deeper than seeing someone live your dream. You recognize every part of it—the stage, the success, the lifestyle. But it’s not yours. It’s theirs. And not because they’re better than you. But because they were disciplined enough to chase it while you were still thinking about it. That’s the cruel irony of regret: watching others enjoy what you were perfectly capable of achieving, if only you had started.
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