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Bronnie Ware
"The Top Five Regrets of the Dying"
Former palliative care nurse with extensive experience in end-of-life care. Gained recognition through her observations and reflections on the most common regrets expressed by her dying patients.
**Top Five Regrets:**
1. **I wish I'd had the courage to live a life true to myself, not the life others expected of me.**
- Regret about not fulfilling personal dreams and aspirations due to societal or familial expectations.
2. **I wish I hadn't worked so hard.**
- Expressed mainly by male patients, highlighting the sacrifice of personal time and relationships for career ambitions.
3. **I wish I'd had the courage to express my feelings.**
- Emphasizes the importance of open communication and the consequences of suppressing emotions.
4. **I wish I had stayed in touch with my friends.**
- Regret over lost connections and the realization of the value of friendships in providing support and happiness.
5. **I wish I had let myself be happier.**
- Recognizes that happiness is a choice, often overshadowed by the fear of change and sticking to old habits.