Quote by Jeff Bezos

I wanted to project myself forward to age 80 and say, 'OK, I'm looking back on my life. I want to minimize the number of regrets I have.'

I wanted to project myself forward to age 80 and say, 'OK, I

Summary

This quote highlights the desire to live a life free from regrets. The speaker expresses the intention to envision their future self at the age of 80, reflecting upon their life choices. By doing so, they aim to make decisions in the present that will lead to a future with as few regrets as possible. It emphasizes the importance of making choices aligned with personal values and long-term fulfillment, ultimately hoping to create a life that is satisfying and meaningful when looking back in retrospect.

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Life Business Amazon Regrets

By Jeff Bezos

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