Regret

Regret emerges from a sense of loss. It’s an emotion that some think of as melancholic, sad, dismal. Yet in truth it is an emotion which helps to keep our choices in check.

One may be regretful because they failed to act.

One may be regretful because they failed to appreciate what was offered to them.

One may be regretful because the market changed while they were focused on other things

One may be regretful because they misjudged their circumstance.

If one experienced a sense of loss because they waited on the sidelines while the market took off, then they will be a more serious player the next time around. If one experienced a loss after they turned down an offer to engage in the market, then they will take the next offer more seriously. If one experiences a loss because the market changed when they were not paying attention, then they become better at watching their surroundings. If one experiences a loss because they were over confident (or under confident) about their personal circumstances thus leading to a mismatch, then they maybe more realistic the next time around.

Having regrets is a means of becoming.