What’s the one decision you’ve regretted the most so far?

Is there something you feel you missed and if you could go back, would you make the same decision, or choose differently?

I’ve only recently started my professional journey, working at a startup that builds an app. I don’t have a long or glamorous career yet, nor a lot of experience. But one thing I do regret is not trying to work earlier, and instead spending most of my time buried in academic studies.

When I finally entered the workplace, I realized that much of what I learned in school was no longer aligned with the market or the speed at which things evolve. The job required soft skills that textbooks and theory never taught. I learned quickly that without self-learning and constant adaptation, it’s easy to fall behind.

For a long time, I regretted not being brave or confident enough to explore my own path sooner. I simply followed a “standard formula” designed for the majority, rather than trusting myself to figure things out differently.

That said, I feel very lucky now. I’ve found happiness and meaning in the work I’m doing. I genuinely care about mental health, emotions, and human behavior and I want to support young people in building better, healthier lives. That’s how I found my way to my current company. We’re a small team, wearing many hats, but I feel fulfilled every day knowing that what we’re building could help a lot of people in the future.

What has your journey been like? Would really appreciate some inspiration 😊