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“We are always haunted by the idea that we could have worked harder or done better. But that is our human condition.”

Sigmund Freud

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People often feel like they should have tried harder or done a better job. This feeling is very common and a natural part of being human. For instance, think about a student who gets a good grade on a test but still wonders if they could have studied more to get an even higher grade. This feeling is normal and almost everyone experiences it at some point. It shows that we always want to improve and do our best. However, it's important not to be too hard on yourself because doing your best at that moment is what matters most. Instead of stressing too much about what you could have done better, use that feeling to motivate yourself to keep improving in the future.

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Ambition Human nature Inner struggle Mindset Motivation Perfectionism Personal growth Regret Self-improvement Self-reflection
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