Missed Opportunity

Ah, I missed it. Coulda had it for less than the expected amount.

The Joachim-Ma Strad did fetch a pile, $11.3M, but it was expected to go for between $12M and $18M. 

Do I regret this missed opportunity? Should I regret it?

Regret feels heavy because hindsight is 20/20. We think, “If only I’d done XYZ…” But also, my social media feed is filled with the “no regrets!” bros. 

It’s a confusing world out there when it comes to regret. 

Missed opportunities aren’t just failures to recognize or act. They’re also gifts wrapped in regret. Regret is a teacher. Regret teaches us what matters and what doesn’t. Also, how to move forward without the burden of thinking we should’ve known better. Maybe we could have — but should have?

The past isn’t that simple, and the future isn’t that knowable. 

Maybe the real missed opportunity is believing we could’ve done it differently.