16 Choices You Will Regret in 10 Years

Here are the 16 choices that ultimately lead to regret in life, and how to elude them:

It has been said that on average, every adult makes around 35,000 choices every single day.

Yes, you heard that right, you make 35,000 choices on average, every single day. 

Many of these decisions are conscious and some are unconscious or automated based on your conditioning and habits formed over your entire lifespan

“It’s the choices we make every day that determine who we will become, and HOW we live”.



1. Wearing a mask to impress friends and others:

 If the face you always show the world is a mask, someday there will be nothing beneath it.  Because when you spend too much time concentrating on everyone else’s perception of you, or who everyone else wants you to be, you eventually forget who you really are.  So don’t fear the judgments of others; you know in your heart who you are and what’s true to you.  You don’t have to be perfect to impress and inspire people.  Let them be impressed and inspired by how you deal with your imperfections.

“There is nothing worse than doing something you do not like. If you work on something that doesn’t make you happy, what are you still doing there? Many often used to uncomfortable situations just to be in their comfort zone and justified with phrases like “no other.” Avoid this kind of attitude at all costs; eventually, you will become embittered, and you will be the perfect candidate for repentance”

2. Letting someone else create your dreams for you

The greatest challenge in life is discovering who you are; the second greatest is being happy with what you find.  A big part of this is your decision to stay true to your own goals and dreams.  Do you have people who disagree with you?  Good.  It means you’re standing your ground and walking your own path.  Sometimes you’ll do things considered crazy by others, but when you catch yourself excitedly losing track of time, that’s when you’ll know you’re doing the right thing. 

3. Keeping Bad company:

Don’t let someone who has a bad attitude give it to you.  Don’t let them get to you.  They can’t pull the trigger if you don’t hand them the gun.  When you remember that keeping the company of negative people is a choice, instead of an obligation, you free yourself to keep the company of compassion instead of anger, generosity instead of greed, and patience instead of anxiety.

4. Being selfish and egotistical:

 A life filled with loving deeds and good character is the best tombstone.  Those who you inspired and shared your love with will remember how you made them feel long after your time has expired.  So carve your name on hearts, not stone.  What you have done for yourself alone dies with you; what you have done for others and the world remains.

5. Avoiding change and growth:

 If you want to know your past look into your present conditions.  If you want to know your future look into your present actions.  You must let go of the old to make way for the new; the old way is gone, never to come back.  If you acknowledge this right now and take steps to address it, you will position yourself for lasting success.  

6. You’ll Regret Making the Choice to Give In to Fear.

 If you don’t make the choice, today, to face and conquer your fears, you’ll regret it. Ten years from now. You’ll regret making the choice not to ask for the promotion because you were afraid you would be turned down, instead of giving your boss evidence of your value to the company.

You’ll regret making the choice not to go on that trip because you were afraid to travel alone, instead of packing your bags, getting on the plane, and going on an awesome solo-adventure.

You’ll regret making the choice to end that relationship because you were afraid they would eventually break your heart, instead of allowing yourself to be vulnerable and trusting the other person.

You’ll regret making the choice not to compete because you were afraid to lose, instead of giving it your all and competing like the best of them.

7. Giving up when the going gets tough:

There are no failures, just results.  Even if things don’t unfold the way you had expected, don’t be disheartened or give up.  Learn what you can and move on.  The one who continues to advance one step at a time will win in the end.  Because the battle is always won far away and long before the final victory.  It’s a process that occurs with small steps, decisions, and actions that gradually build upon each other and eventually lead to that glorious moment of triumph.

8. Trying to micromanage every little thing:

Life should be touched, not strangled.  Sometimes you’ve got to relax and let life happen without incessant worry and micromanagement.  Learn to let go a little before you squeeze too tight.  Take a deep breath.  

When the dust settles and you can once again see the forest for the trees, take the next step forward.  You don’t have to know exactly where you’re going to be headed somewhere great.  Everything in life is in perfect order whether you understand it yet or not.  It just takes some time to connect all the dots.

9. Settling for less than you deserve:

Be strong enough to let go and wise enough to wait for what you deserve.  Sometimes you have to get knocked down lower than you have ever been to stand up taller than you ever were before.  Sometimes your eyes need to be washed by your tears so you can see the possibilities in front of you with a clearer vision again.  Don’t settle.

10. Endlessly waiting until tomorrow:

 The trouble is, you always think you have more time than you do.  But one day you will wake up and there won’t be any more time to work on the things you’ve always wanted to do.  And at that point, you either will have achieved the goals you set for yourself, or you will have a list of excuses for why you haven’t.  Read The Last Lecture.

11. Being lazy and weak:

 The world doesn’t owe you anything, you owe the world something.  So stop daydreaming and start DOING.  Develop a backbone, not a wishbone.  Take full responsibility for your life – take control.  You are important and you are needed.  It’s too late to sit around and wait for somebody to do something someday.  Someday is now; the somebody the world needs is YOU.

12. Waiting Until Tomorrow Before You Do It.

Tomorrow is not promised, but you already knew that. We often at times deceive ourselves into thinking that we have a lot of time ahead to get to it, but happens? One day you will wake up and realize all the time you thought you had is no more. Two options await you; accomplish your goals now or give your excuses on why you couldn’t do what you have always wanted to do.

13. Hiding Your True Identity To Impress The World.

You spend too much time living the life that others want you to live. Your whole existence is just a cover-up of who you are, but how long are you going to hide? When you spend time trying to please others you eventually forget about pleasure yourself. People are going to judge you no matter, so why not do what’s in your heart? You don’t have to be perfect for others to accept you.

14. Allowing Someone To Build Your Dreams For You.

A wise man once said, “the greatest challenge in life is discovering who you are, and the second greatest is being happy with what you find.” How can you persevere through this challenge if you are living others dreams? You might be called crazy at times but some of the things that you do, but do not worry it only means that you are walking your own true path.

15. Easily Giving Up.

Failures are part of life. If you don’t fail, you don’t learn. If you don’t learn you will never grow. Never throw in the towel even when the end seems far-fetched. Success is connected with action because successful people are simply those who kept going. They made mistakes but it did not stop them. It’s a gradual step, but you have to keep grinding if you want to see the finish line.

16. Keeping Negative Energies Around You.

Never let someone’s bad aroma drown you. Don’t let negative and naysayers get to you. Remember they have no real influence on you until you give them the power to. When you rid yourself of negativity, you evolve into a positive character. You love instead of hate, you become generous instead of greedy and the world wins!