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    List: things dying people people regret

    Mark Twain once said: :People don't regret things to did do in life, they regret the things they didn't do.

    How about you? We all have some of these regrets in this list of 37 below.

    Here Are The Top 37 Things Dying People Say They Regret. Learn From It Before It’s Too Late.

    January 10, 2014

    Everyone goes through life experiencing enough mistakes and resulting damage that, by the time they are old enough, they have regrets. They say hindsight is 20/20 and when you look back at your life you will know what moments you should have changed.

    However, we want to help you out. Forget hindsight. We’ve compiled a list of the 37 things you must not do or else you will definitely regret them at the end of your life. Just read through these and trust us. It’ll be worth it.


    1.) Not traveling when you had the chance. Traveling gets harder as you get older, as more people depend on your presence, day-to-day and it ends up becoming more expensive to bring more people with you.

    2.) Not learning another language. You probably took years of another language in high school. You should put it to good use.

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    3.) Staying in a bad relationship. It may feel hard to get out of a bad relationship, but it’s not worse than staying in it and wasting everyone’s time.

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    4.) Forgoing sunscreen. It may not seem like much, but sun damage adds up over the years, causing wrinkles and discoloration.

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    5.) Missing the chance to see your favorite musicians. You never truly know when your favorite band might break up, so seize the day.

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    6.) Being afraid to do things. Fear can paralyze us, but we can’t let it.

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    7.) Failing to make physical fitness a priority. As you get older you’ll realize how important it is to take care of your body.

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    8.) Letting yourself be defined by gender roles. Define yourself, don’t let society do it.

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    9.) Not quitting a terrible job. You may need to pay rent or provide for a family, but you can’t force yourself to be miserable every day.

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    10.) Not trying harder in school. Grades are important, but what’s more important is learning how to apply yourself and be dedicated.

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    11.) Not realizing how beautiful you are. There are many definitions of beauty and you shouldn’t think you’re unworthy of someone’s attention.

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    12.) Being afraid to say “I love you.” Loving another person is a precious gift, even if that same love wasn’t returned.

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    13.) Not listening to your parents’ advice. They have a lot more experience than you’ll want to give them credit for.

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    14.) Spending your youth being self-absorbed. There is more to the world than just you and eventually you’ll realize that.

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    15.) Caring too much about what other people think. When you’re older, you’ll realize that the opinions of others don’t factor into your true happiness.

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    16.) Supporting the dreams of others over your own. Being nice is one thing, but sacrificing your happiness isn’t worth it.

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    17.) Not moving fast enough. Don’t hesitate to make decisions, you’ll end up regretting wasting time.

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    18.) Holding grudges, especially against those you love. Choose to let go of your pain, instead of dwelling on it.

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    19.) Not standing up for yourself. Just because others may disagree with you, it doesn’t mean you have to abandon your principals.

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    20.) Not volunteering enough. There are countless reasons to help other people, especially when they are needy.

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    21.) Neglecting your teeth. Flossing and brushing may seem annoying, but it’s much better to take care of your teeth while you’re young instead of losing them later.

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    22.) Missing the chance to talk to your grandparents before they die. They hold a lot of knowledge and they will only be around for a little while.

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    23.) Working too much. You’re going to miss the good parts of life, or be too stressed to enjoy them, if you do.

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    24.) Not learning how to cook one good meal. It’ll add to your family and friend get togethers more than you can ever imagine.

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    25.) Not stopping to appreciate the moment. Quit texting or taking pictures and realize what you are doing when you are doing it.

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    26.) Failing to finish what you start. Every day is an opportunity that shouldn’t be squandered.

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    27.) Never mastering one awesome party trick. This seems silly, but just think of how many amazing memories you can create.

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    28.) Letting yourself be defined by cultural expectations. If your family or country thinks you should do something for a career, you’re not forced to. Never.

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    29.) Refusing to let friendships run their course. Sometimes people drift apart. Forcing that connection could do more damage than good.

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    30.) Not playing with your children enough. Kids are joyful and innocent. You should be choosing to fill your life with this joy, not avoiding it.

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    31.) Never taking a big risk (especially in love). Taking a bigger risk can pay off more than taking a smaller one.

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    32.) Not taking the time to develop contacts and network. It may seem like schmoozing, but it’ll help your career in the long run.

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    33.) Worrying too much. Worrying, especially about things that haven’t happened yet, is useless.

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    34.) Getting caught up in needless drama. Drama can be addictive, but there is no point. Don’t get off on how bad your day is.

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    35.) Not spending enough time with loved ones. We are all on this earth for a limited amount of time, don’t take that for granted.

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    36.) Never performing in front of others. This may not be your true calling, but trying it at least once is an important life experience.

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    37.) Not being grateful sooner. Learn to say thanks and learn to mean it. So many parts of your life will improve if you do.

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    It;s times like these I wish I had listened to my Mother more.
    Why, what did she say?
    I don't know, I didn't listen!

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    No regrets.

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    I'd just like to add that I'm not dying.

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    Quote Originally Posted by daveboy View Post
    I'd just like to add that I'm not dying.
    Sure you are.
    We all are, some just more slowly than others.

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    Quote Originally Posted by barbaro
    Missing the chance to see your favorite musicians. You never truly know when your favorite band might break up, so seize the day.
    fcuk off - older people understand that worshipping bands is for children

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    ^ Well, I never got to see Michael Jackson.

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    One regret I would have expected was not finding the "secret of Immortality"

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    Quote Originally Posted by barbaro
    Not learning how to cook one good meal. It’ll add to your family and friend get togethers more than you can ever imagine.
    "Darling, the Robinson's have invited us for a get-together meal at their home again."
    "Oh no, let me guess. Lasagne? It's always friggin' Lasagne with them. Can't they cook anything else?"
    "OK, I'll pop out to the chippy then. What do you want with your chips?"

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    Can relate some regrets from my late father
    - not joining a monastery with a vow of silence that focused on gardening, baking, and brewing a fine ale
    - never making it back to Japan; he spent 4yrs there immediately after WWII and I suspect they were the best years of his life
    - his eldest son, my brother, getting out of army conscription on medical grounds

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    Seem to have achieved a good number of those. Still want to see the Taj Mahal and my favourite "band"

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    37? friggin hell. Could they not make it 10?

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    Quote Originally Posted by prawnograph
    and I suspect they were the best years of his life
    how many japanese half brothers and sisters do you suspect you have ?

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    Quote Originally Posted by barbaro View Post
    ^ Well, I never got to see Michael Jackson.
    Bet you missed Justin Timberlake & The Jonas Brothers too?

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    If I had my time again, I'd make the same mistakes, only sooner.

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    People don't regret things to did do in life
    Yes..

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    Regrets?

    Throwing themselves off the 7th story I guess!

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    Regrets? I've had a few.
    But then again, too few to mention.

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    Quote Originally Posted by barbaro
    Forgoing sunscreen. It may not seem like much, but sun damage adds up over the years, causing wrinkles and discoloration
    I could see the point of that if they got skin cancer and that's why they were dying, but who lies on their death bed and says "I wish I'd never got those wrinkles and liver spots"?
    Quote Originally Posted by barbaro
    Well, I never got to see Michael Jackson.
    Neither did I. PRAISE THE LORD!!!

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    Quote Originally Posted by barbaro View Post
    Mark Twain once said: :People don't regret things to did do in life, they regret the things they didn't do.
    Not saying I love you enough to someone who has already left us.

    related,.

    Quote Originally Posted by barbaro View Post
    12.) Being afraid to say “I love you.” Loving another person is a precious gift, even if that same love wasn’t returned.

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    Originally Posted by barbaro
    Well, I never got to see Michael Jackson.
    Maybe you'll get lucky and Justin Bieber will come to town.

    I read the list and don't see much than applies to me except regrets about failing to shore up tangled ends with friends and relatives. It's tuff when you have something that you always needed to say but now it's too late.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Camel Toe
    It's tuff when you have something that you always needed to say but now it's too late.
    want a hug?

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    38. Damn, I wish I'd spent more time on the internet.

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    Quote Originally Posted by armstrong View Post
    Quote Originally Posted by Camel Toe
    It's tuff when you have something that you always needed to say but now it's too late.
    want a hug?
    If you can take time away from your family



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    Quote Originally Posted by Camel Toe
    If you can take time away from your family
    it's cool. i'm super rich and they are with their many baby sitters.

    on second thoughts i've decided against that hug. you look like you have aids.

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