What Regrets Will You Have?

What Regrets Will You Have?

by  on August 19, 2013
Many people have regrets. This article on Huffington Post highlights many of the important aspects of life and gives you an idea of what you might view as important when you look back on your accomplishments.  How well do you listen and value advice from parents, professors, or other adults? Do you take others’ hurtful comments/reactions to heart? Do you take sexual risks?  How have you learned from your mistakes? It’s important to think about these things now. Read the full article for tips on living life with little regret:
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*Originally posted on the Career Skillet website (Permission granted by Jill Bowers).

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