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Don-t-regret Quote by Deepak Chopra

“Don't regret the past or fear the future. Both bring misery through self-doubt.” quote by Deepak Chopra
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“Don't regret the past or fear the future. Both bring misery through self-doubt.”

Deepak Chopra

About This Quote

Source Book: The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success, 1994

Dwelling on past mistakes or future anxieties creates mental suffering; focus on present.

In simple terms: Worrying about past or future causes misery.

Key Takeaway

Live in the present to avoid self‑doubt.

Themes

mindfulness psychology time self‑esteem growth

Mood

calm reflective hopeful

Type

philosophical motivational

When to use this quote

  • daily decision making
  • stress management
  • goal setting
  • personal reflection

Key Concepts

cognitive distortion temporal focus emotional regulation

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does staying present mean for you?
  • How can you balance reflection with forward planning?
A Different Perspective

Focusing only on present can ignore valuable lessons from past or planning for future.

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