You cannot control the past but you have control over the life you build going forward.

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This is a very powerful quote. It’s a truth that people often forget. We can’t control the past but we can control how we live our lives going forward. You cannot change the past, but you can decide to be better for the future.

Focusing on the past is a major cause of regret and regret causes people to do things they would not normally do. There is no reason to regret what has already happened.

Source: Above All Else, Success In Life And Business

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