Geoff DyerHave regrets. They are fuel. On the page they flare into desire.
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Remembering your mistakes are fuel for your future success. The more you learn from your mistakes, the more you can grow. You will be able to apply this knowledge to the situations you go through in the future, and it will help you stay well prepared. That being said, if you don’t want to have regrets, don’t make mistakes.
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