Write about a time when you didn’t take action but wish you had. What would you do differently?
I was a videographer when I was in college. I would get paid to video speeches and banquets and things.
I was videoing a symposium one night. This local businessman received the award for Entrepreneur of the Year. He got up and said a few words before introducing his team. He said they had worked hard these past couple of years and sacrificed annual bonuses and raises to help build the business and he rewarded them with stock options.
He the said that because of that, they were all millionaires. The audience clapped. I looked over at the table, and I recognized someone.
She had been in a couple of my classes a few years ago. I had a huge crush on her. She was dating a guy off and on during the time, so I never made a move.
After the symposium was over, I went up and congratulated her on her success. I then told her what I just told you. She said that she knew and if I had asked her out, she probably would have said yes.
She was seeing someone new she said. I don’t regret the way my life turned out, but I regret not asking. I should have taken more risks.
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