1) They were scared of commitment. They were so "smart" that they always kept many options open. They didn't go for the person they truly wanted to be with. They didn't go all-in on anything even when they had nearly nothing to lose. They didn't quit the comfy job that didn't

2) They were living in their mind. They spent their time judging the success of others instead of training their own talents. They kept making excuses about why they couldn't do whatever they were afraid of trying. They never realized that life was short, that no one really ever

3) They never understood the importance of a healthy body. They thought they had mental struggles, but they actually had physical deficiencies. They never unlearned their bad habits because they never distanced themselves from all the people who considered these "normal." They

4) They thought they were in control of the outcome. They lived their whole lives attempting subtle manipulations here and there. They tried to influence other people’s thoughts instead of focusing on themselves and attracting who they deserved. They never experienced what it was

5) They were pessimistic. They were negative. They were self-victimizing. There is something about your vibes that the rest of the world can feel whether you can put it into words or not. No one wants to spend time with those who refuse to let go of their morose character,

6) They never learned how to unlearn. They built an identity around who they were at some point, and never let it go. Deep down, they didn't believe that they could change, and that was the main reason why they never changed. They never had the courage to move to an environment

7) They were arrogant. They thought that they knew better even though they were neither wealthy, healthy, nor happy. They never understood the value of humility. They didn't ask questions; they didn't seek to learn in depth. They coasted through life, and felt entitled to good

8) They lacked generosity. Good things happen to those who care sufficiently. They never took the extra step to ensure that their help would go through. They never reached out to their family and friends to see how they were doing. They thought, “Why should I be the one to make

9) They never understood how to take advantage of the serendipity of their environment. They didn't understand that a lot of talent was merely accumulated efforts in the right environment. They didn't understand that a lot of good luck was merely hanging out long enough in the

10) They never acted with a long-term mindset. They always assumed that they didn't need much money, or that it was too late to start investing, instead of thinking about their parents, or their potential children and grandchildren. They assumed that they might not even live in

@orangebook_ Best, most honest thread I've read in months, needed to hear it, thank you for your adept honest writing...

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@orangebook_ Incredible thread 👏

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@orangebook_ What a 10/10 thread. Thanks for sharing ✅✅

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@orangebook_ Nice list! This lines up pretty well with the book "The Top Five Regrets of the Dying"

@orangebook_ It’s not that they didn’t have chances. It’s that they didn’t believe they could change, or that it was worth the risk. And that’s the quiet tragedy, thinking you have time, until you don’t. The real takeaway? If you want a different ending, you need to live differently now. Not

@orangebook_ Giving up is the easiest option when things get hard, but it also guarantees you’ll never see the reward of your effort. Success is built on persistence, on pushing through the moments of doubt, frustration, and fatigue when most people quit.

@orangebook_ What a banger ✍️

@orangebook_ Many lessons in there. Studying life from older people's lens is a hack. And you have done so, writing your obituary + describing your exact life when you are at your deathbed, will give you great clarity on the life you better live right now.

@orangebook_ The most common regret old people have is... wasting their potential. Never knowing what could have been. Never launching that project. Never shooting their shot. Smart people learn from their own mistakes, wise people learn from others' mistakes. This is a mistake we should

@orangebook_ Watching those who never lived their dreams shows what truly holds people back, the patterns repeat, learn from them, and make sure your life is yours, not what others expect.

@orangebook_ Courage and “grit” / determination are fundamental.

@orangebook_ The world is full of reactive people. Waiting until a health scare to get healthy. Waiting until someone dies to care. Waiting until someone gives them permission to chase their dreams. Waiting to do anything until life decides for them. Stop waiting

@orangebook_ They traded freedom for security. They waited for perfect timing that never came. They ignored the cost of settling.

@orangebook_ The causes are the same because most people inherit the script and never question the author.

@orangebook_ Success loves action, not excuses. Different era, same game. Revamp your strategy and own your future.

@orangebook_ This thread could be converted into a self-help book for youngsters starting off their careers

@orangebook_ 🎯

@orangebook_ well , we'll get the pattern!

@orangebook_ @pikaso_me screenshot this

@orangebook_ Maybe older generations could lend us some tips to dodge the same old mistakes. It might not all be déjà vu!

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