What could you do differently?
If I was in a room with a bunch of people I didn’t know and one of them asked me
“What could you do differently?”.
I would not be impressed. I would feel rightly so that they knew nothing about me and had no basis to ask such a question.
The reality is that life is so complex ,and there are so many possible permutations of life choices that to regret or reconsider a choice seems hard on oneself.
“Do differently?” I would reply. Playing for time.
“Nothing really, I think it’s important to be adaptable but also combine that with determination.”
“Really?” My imaginary protagonist would say.
“Yes really” .I would reply,becoming slightly irritated.
“…but you could determinedly go in the wrong direction…” My protaganist smiles.
“Really, possibly,but I would have made the best decision I could with the information I I posessed, there’s nothing wrong with that.”
“No,there’s nothing wrong with that; and if you are adaptable ,you can adjust to any change in circumstances as needs must”
“Yes.”
“Nice to speak to you,I’m just going to check out the buffet.”
“Good idea. I hope you make good choices and find something nice.”
I regard the stranger as they turn and make their way across the room and think.
“My, that was a lucky escape and look for the exit.”
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