[jemmyw]

This misses a lot of nuance. The decisions are yes/no on regret and an extremely short reason. These aren't going to help others make reasoned decisions about things. You can't really help with that anyway, because you're just setting someone up to write in the future "I wanted X but I read about someone else who regretted it. But now I regret not doing it because I'm not them."

For example, I once quit my salaried job to work as a contractor for a start-up, making up the money shortfall with other contract work. I regretted it quite quickly because my calculations on making up that money were off the mark, and my wife started to get pissed off about it. But it led through an interesting experience and cumulated in finding a job that has been so good to me and has paid so much more. So I think it was the best path I could have taken, and I shouldn't regret it at all, it has changed our family life. However, I still have regret because my wife doesn't see the causal relationship between my mistake and 9 months later having that opportunity, so it was a source of tension between us for much longer.

I could write similar stories about many things, like going to uni, having kids, moving country. The experience, the aftermath, and the effects much further down the line.

[ITB]

The causal relationship is that you’re willing to explore more options before you go into full exploit mode, and that allowed you to find a better local maxima. It’s not that hard to follow. But if you frame it as an obviously bad decision having a good eventual outcome, it’s easier to call BS on it.

[thsnyder]

Everyone’s experience of life is different, so there’s almost no universal advice to begin with. Buuut it is interesting to read about people’s reasoning, experiences, and their own thought process.

[muzani]

I think this is fine. It's kind of like Twitter; the lack of nuance is a feature. You add yours if it's something like 80% don't regret or regret.

[cheschire]

People suck at understanding their reasons for or consequences of their life decisions.

Keep it short. Leave out the misguided attempts at self analysis.

[temp3000]

The “Jagged Little Pill” song springs to mind.