It is the timeless question with the potential to set you free;
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What are the Regrets of a Man on His Deathbed
As the final chapters of life draw to a close, a man rarely regrets not having worked harder, not earning more or not winning more arguments. Instead, the regrets are hauntingly human, piercingly simple and almost always about what truly matters.
1. I Regret Not Being True to Myself
“I lived the life others expected of me, not the one I dreamed of.”
Too many men conform — pressured by family, culture, fear of judgment or failure. They bury passions, silence dreams, and live small, safe lives. They postpone the “real living” for later — retirement, “someday” — but that day never comes.
William Moore lesson: Live audaciously. Don’t play a role — be the author of your life. Expect Moore. Live Moore.
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2. I Regret Letting Fear Lead
“I let fear write too many of my decisions.”
Fear of failure. Fear of not being enough. Fear of being seen trying. Fear of change. It keeps men in jobs they hate, relationships that drain them, and identities that aren’t theirs. In the end, they realize fear was never the enemy — inaction was.
William Moore lesson: Courage isn’t the absence of fear. It’s action in its presence. Choose growth over comfort.
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3. I Regret Not Expressing Love More Freely
“I wish I told people how much they meant to me, more often.”
Men often mask vulnerability. They assume others “just know” they care. But love unexpressed is often love unfelt. And those moments — the chance to hug longer, say “I love you,” or just be present — pass quickly.
William Moore lesson: Connection is strength. Say what matters, while you can.
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4. I Regret Not Taking Care of My Body
“I took my health for granted — until it was too late.”
The young body feels invincible. But neglect compounds. Sedentary living, poor sleep, overworking, ignoring signals — all add up. At 80, the man would trade all his money for another healthy, mobile decade.
William Moore lesson: Your body is your true vehicle of freedom. Respect it. Nourish it. Move it.
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5. I Regret Working So Much for the Wrong Reasons
“I spent decades chasing status, not meaning.”
The grind is seductive. Titles, wealth, acclaim — they promise validation. But they rarely satisfy the soul. The man on his deathbed often feels he missed sunsets, laughter, slow dinners and mornings with his children — chasing things that didn’t matter in the end.
William Moore lesson: Work with purpose, not just for approval. Design life, don’t default into it.
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6. I Regret Not Slowing Down Enough to Be Present
“I rushed through the moments that mattered most.”
Always chasing the next goal, the next high, the next achievement. Rarely savoring the now. He missed the subtle magic: the way his child reached for his hand, the quiet pride in his partner’s eyes, the taste of summer air.
William Moore lesson: Presence is the gateway to joy. Breathe. Notice. Be where your feet are.
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Advice to My Younger Moore
“You are not here to simply exist. You are here to live. To explore. To fall. To rise. To love and be loved. Don’t sleepwalk through life.”
1. Own your identity – Don’t waste time fitting in. You were born to stand out.
2. Invest in relationships – Your future self won’t remember your followers. He’ll remember who held your hand when you fell.
3. Play the long game – Build the life you want, not the one that’s easiest today.
4. Follow what makes you feel alive – That’s your compass.
5. Forgive faster. Love deeper. Ask for help. Strength is honesty.
6. Create more than you consume – Leave a mark, not just a memory.
7. Be a man of impact, not just success – Because when the curtain falls, how you lived will always matter more than what you had.
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Final Words from the Deathbed
“I didn’t need to be perfect. I just needed to be real. I needed to dare. To love hard. To live fully. If I could do it again, I’d choose depth over speed, connection over applause and courage over comfort. Don’t wait. Go live it. Becoming Moore in the process."
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