Things You Will Regret Later in Life

B2 – Upper Intermediate

Feelings of regret in the long-term are more likely for decisions involving inaction; that is, choosing not to do something (Gilovich & Medvec, 1994).

Sometimes, the regret most of us have is that we didn’t try things along the way because we worry too much. We think others’ opinions are crucial to our future success and happiness, only to realize on our deathbeds, none of that matters.

Watch the video to know some life lessons that people learn a bit too late.

Discussion Questions:

1. What are the biggest regrets in life based on the video? Anything else you can add to these? Which ones do you think you will never regret?
2. Talk about a decision that you regret.
3. For you, what good things came from not taking chances?
4. What dreams have you turned into reality and you did not wait for that “one day”?
5. What was one great opportunity you feel you may have missed and why did you miss it?