I don't dwell in the past; I don't wallow in old events and emotions. I don't waste time on regret. No use going over and over the details of what already happened.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Avoiding regret. The past cannot be changed.
- In plain terms
- I do not waste time worrying about old events.
- What can you take from it?
- Move forward from the past.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What past event haunts you?
- How do you move on?
Another view
Learning from the past is sometimes useful.
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