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What does it mean?
Mercury acknowledges he would make different choices if given a second chance, yet remains content with his past actions.
In plain terms
He would change some things but is happy with what he did.
What can you take from it?
Accept the past even if you would act differently now.

Where it applies

  • career decisions
  • life review
  • post-event analysis

Putting it to work

  • evaluate past choices
  • practice self-acceptance

Questions to consider

  • What would you do differently if you could?
  • Are you content with your past decisions?

Another view

It assumes the speaker has the power to reflect objectively on their life.

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