As human beings, we often dwell on “what ifs” in life, like this one: “What if I had done things differently when I was younger?”
While I don’t encourage this type of thinking — it can create unnecessary anxiety and stress over things we cannot change — it’s still valuable to reflect on past mistakes and lessons. Doing so can help us grow into improved versions of ourselves. But it’s even better if we can learn from others’ mistakes before we make them too.