Last update: February 03, 2015
Many adults happen to rummage through the drawer of memories and always find a 'occasion that one day they let slip away believing that that was the best choice. Now, however, they believe it was the biggest mistake of their life. But are they right? Was it really a mistake or did they do well to let it pass? And if so, why does that occasion keep spinning in their heads?
Often, when life presents us with an opportunity of any kind, the first emotion that invades us is enthusiasm. But, soon after, another feeling appears that gradually gains more strength than the first: it is the fear.
There are some things in our life that make us feel comfortable: friendships, our job or the city we live in are an example.. All of these things that make us feel safe are part of what is called our comfort zone. This area, however, represents at the same time a big obstacle: it is precisely the difficulty of getting out of it, in fact, that very often prevents us from take advantage of some opportunities.
Let's take an example: a person who has lived in the same city for ten years and works for an advertising agency. When she offers her a job in one of the best international advertising agencies, she pulls back. Because? Because she doesn't have the courage to step out of her comfort zone (the city, friends, etc.). The same thing happens to a girl they ask out for and she just refuses because she doesn't have the courage to venture into the changes that would involve starting a relationship or, at least, trying.
Nothing ventured nothing gained
Some opportunities are presented to us only once in a lifetime. And to be able to exploit them you need to have the courage to overcome the wall of fear of what we do not know and the comfort zone convenience wall. There is no doubt: the opportunities are not always fruitful. We may also change jobs or try to start a relationship, and things may not go well. However, if we don't try, we'll never know. Is it worth repenting in the future for simply not trying? The answer is a firm NO. It is always better to regret having done something than to regret not having done it.
All of this can also be taken to a much simpler level. Here's another example: that of a boy or girl who really likes a haircut, but doesn't have the courage to get it done because then it would take months to regrow her hair in case her looks new. cut did not like it. What is best? Remember how much he would have liked to have that cut every time he meets someone on the street who has it or take the pebble off his shoe and be able to say "I tried"?
All this can be summed up in one sentence: it is better to regret having done something than to regret never having done it.
