My Regrets in Life: Mistakes and Missed Opportunities

They say, don't live your life full of regrets. You must grab all of the opportunities that come your way because when you miss them and let them just pass in front of you, these opportunities might never come back again. So before saying No to an opportunity, know that there is a feeling that will haunt you down once you realize you've just lost a once-in-a-lifetime chance, and that is regret.

Do you have regrets in your life? Those opportunities you just missed to take because you lack self-confidence? Perhaps, those mistakes you've done in the past that when you look back at it, you could say, "I wish I could've done better," or "I wish I didn't do that".

In my 21 years of living, I surely have my fair share of regrets in life. Although I haven't experienced much or I'm still too young to have committed huge mistakes or miss great opportunities in this lifetime, I still think if I took all the chances I didn't take or did not engage in making mistakes, my life and I could be a little better in the present.

I can't recall all of those opportunities I missed and the mistakes I did, but here are some of them that could have a huge impact on my life now.

1. I didn't join the Campus Journalism in Elementary and High School

Back in Elementary, my teacher/mentor wanted me to join campus journalism as a part of the broadcasting team of our school. We had an audition and I passed. I already attended the practice back then, but when I saw how great my classmates were when they were delivering their lines, I thought I would just bring the team down once we already compete at other schools because I had self-doubt and massive stage fright. So without any hesitation, I told my teacher I'm backing out from the team and he just let me go.

Then when we were in High School, since the current broadcasting team was graduating, the mentor was looking for a new set of broadcasters. My friends and I auditioned again with our scripts. They gave me the weather reporter role and I bestowed my best during the audition. The mentor said my voice wasn't fit as a weather reporter but I was in for the Entertainment reporter because of my artsy voice. Our team was qualified but I let my friends down again because I thought broadcasting wasn't for me.

2. I didn't attend the Red Cross Youth (RCY) Training

I was full of regrets when I learned that my friends who attended the Red Cross Youth Training back in High School learned so much about providing first-aid during disasters and accidents. The training was just held in our school and the fee was inexpensive but I was full of excuses not to attend the training. Because of the activity, those who became a part of it were given special privileges and advantages during our Health class.

3. I didn't join the Girl Scout Regional Camping in Grade 10

I'm a Chief Girl Scout medalist but I did not join the regional encampment when we were still in Grade 10. I already had some savings for it as the registration fee was too expensive but I still decided not to go because I was afraid my money would not be enough for it, or I was just being too thrifty again that I thought it will just be a waste of money. But seeing my friends who attended talking about their unforgettable experiences, I just can't help but regret not going.

These are some of the major regrets I have in High School. Now let's talk about the regrets I have in the crypto-verse.

1. I didn't invest in Bitcoin

Hahaha! As if I already have money to invest before or as if I already knew how to invest. But I've learned about cryptocurrencies when I was still in Grade 10 (almost 6 years ago) and at that time, BTC was still very cheap (~20,000 pesos). I remember I bought some Bitcoin through coins.ph before but for only 50 pesos (0.001 BTC). One thing more, if only in these 6 years I was active in the crypto-verse, maybe I am rich now. Wahahaha! Charot. 🤣

2. I didn't sell my BCH at $1,650 and my other cryptos last bull run

Phew! You have no idea how many times I've reminded myself that I will sell all of my cryptos including Bitcoin Cash once I reach my ultimate goal which is a $20,000 portfolio. Every time the market has a little correction, I tell myself to sell them all once they reach the $20K mark again. I saw my portfolio reach that mark many times but I did not stick to my goal. If only I converted them all into PHP before and settled with 1 Million pesos, my crypto portfolio could've been tripled now. Charot ulit. Hahaha! 🤧🤣

I think it's natural to be regretful sometimes especially if these chances and mistakes could have directed us to a better life. But then, I also believe that everything happens for a reason. Maybe, we failed to grab the opportunity before but there will be a better alternative that will come in the future. Perhaps, we've committed some mistakes in the past but these errors helped us to learn more about ourselves and be better individuals.

We don't always get to grab all the opportunities that come our way. But when you recognize one and you think it is worth the risk, go and grab it.