--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: I'm not the type of person who feels bad…" description: "\"I'm not the type of person who feels bad about things before. I choose what to do at the moment, and I have a very good reason for it; otherwise, I don..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/414/marcel-wanders-4598_bad_i-m-not-the-type-of-person-who-feels-bad_252187.png" --- # I'm not the type of person who feels bad about things… ![“I'm not the type of person who feels bad about things before. I choose what to do at the moment, and I have a very good reason for it; otherwise, I don't do it. If later my feelings change, I should celebrate now by being more wise, not feel bad about before.” quote by Marcel Wanders](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/414/marcel-wanders-4598_bad_i-m-not-the-type-of-person-who-feels-bad_252187.png) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/414/marcel-wanders-4598_bad_i-m-not-the-type-of-person-who-feels-bad_252187.png) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/414/marcel-wanders-4598_bad_i-m-not-the-type-of-person-who-feels-bad_252187.png) > “I'm not the type of person who feels bad about things before. I choose what to do at the moment, and I have a very good reason for it; otherwise, I don't do it. If later my feelings change, I should celebrate now by being more wise, not feel bad about before.” [Marcel Wanders](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/marcel-wanders/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. It expresses a pragmatic, present‑focused mindset, valuing immediate justification over past regret. **In simple terms:** Act now, justify actions, and avoid lingering guilt. Key Takeaway Embrace present‑focused decision making. Themes pragmatism self‑awareness temporal ethics Mood reflective analytical Type philosophical motivational When to use this quote - personal growth - career choices - relationships Key Concepts psychology ethical decision making Questions to Reflect On - How do you balance present justification with future impact? - When is it wise to revisit past decisions? 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