They cleaned my pockets out frankly. I have some money left, but not that much. I've got some assets. It's amazing they didn't get everything. Now my only income is a few royalty checks from my books. I was really very foolish, but I thought I was doing what I had to do. When I sent those checks off, I really didn't have the slightest qualms, no regrets, not the slightest. I don't really regret it that much, to tell you the truth, even now.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Fischer reflects on losing money but claims he has no regrets.
- In plain terms
- He lost money but says he does not regret it.
- What can you take from it?
- Decisions made in the moment may not be regretted later.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When do you regret decisions?
- How to accept financial loss?
Another view
The lack of regret may be defensive rationalization.
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