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The number one deathbed regret

Writer: Steve Acho
Steve Acho
Jan 2, 2024
1 min read

By far, across every country, culture, demographic, the number one deathbed regret is some version of: "I wish I had the courage to live a life true to myself, not the life others expected of me."


A couple of useful definitions of wisdom: 

1) Having deathbed clarity long before you're on your deathbed

2) The ability to take the same advice you'd give others

 
 
 

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