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The Top Five Regrets of the Dying: A Life Transformed by the Dearly Departing
"I wish I hadn't worked so hard." – one of the most common regrets she heard. ⏳
Who it's for
Ware writes that "I wish I hadn't worked so hard" was one of the most common regrets she heard, especially from men who felt they had missed their children's youth and their partner's companionship.
Driven, uneasy about priorities→Reflective, clearer on what matters
Feelings it meets
What it is
Drawing on years caring for people at the end of their lives, Bronnie Ware shares the regrets they voiced most often, including "I wish I hadn't worked so hard", alongside her own story of changing how she lives.
Where to find it
Widely available in paperback, ebook and audiobook; also at most libraries.
Before you start
Heads up: Death and dying throughout.
Age: Adult nonfiction (suggested 16+)
He who is too busy doing good finds no time to be good.Rabindranath Tagore, Stray Birds, no. 184
