I hope everyone had a very Merry Christmas, happy holiday, and that you have a prosperous New Year!  I was asked recently what my advice is for 2023.  Last year I did the podcast on setting SMART goals (Episode #45).

This year my advice is simple:  Just do it!

Often people will not do something out of fear of regret, but the truth is we regret the things we do not do, not the things we have done.

Poll after poll of the elderly and ill show that people regret:

Not spending more time with the people they loved,

Not taking more time off work, 

Not taking enough risks,

Not allowing themselves to be happier,

Not living their dreams,

Not taking better care of themselves,

Not staying in touch with old friends,

Not doing enough for others.

Lucille Ball put it this way, “I would rather regret the things I’ve done than regret the things I haven’t done.”

I know this rings true in my own life.  Have I done things I am not proud of?  Absolutely, we all have.  However, I wouldn’t change a thing.  Every misstep is a chance to learn, adapt, and improve.  

The things that sting the most are the things I haven’t done.  The family trip I didn’t take, missing key events with my children because I was traveling for work, not buying that investment property . . . 

Last year I made the decision to start my own business.  It was risky, but looking back I wonder why I didn’t bet on myself sooner.

So as you reflect on your year I would encourage you to reflect not just on what you have done, but also what you didn’t do.  What can you do in 2023 to avoid the regret of things you haven’t done?  Just do it.

Welcome to the Limitless Podcast with Nathan Jovanelly.  Thanks for tuning in.