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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.