"当你想到80岁时你会后悔的事情,它们几乎总是你没有做的事情。它们是遗漏的行为。你很少会后悔你做过的事情失败了,没有成功或者其他。"
— Jeff Bezos
Simplified Meaning:
As we get older, we often feel regret about things we didn't do instead of the things we tried but failed at. Imagine you're 80 years old, looking back at your life; you're more likely to wish you had traveled more, tried new activities, or told someone you loved them. Regret for missed opportunities is more common than regret for failed attempts. For instance, not applying for your dream job out of fear of rejection is likely to haunt you more than applying, not getting the job, and learning from the experience. Taking action and taking risks, even if things don’t always work out, usually feels better in the long run than never trying at all. So, to live without these painful regrets, it's better to take those chances and seize opportunities whenever possible.