- “Phenomenal Clarity of vision people gain at the end of their lives (same top 5 regrets people expressed in the last 12 weeks of life)
- I wish I’d had the courage to live a life true to myself, not the life others expected of me.
- I wish I hadn’t worked so hard. (Every male patient) Felt they missed their children’s youth & partner’s companionship.
- I wish I’d have the courage to express my feelings.
- I wish I had stayed in touch with my friends.
- I wish that I had let myself be happier. Realized happiness was a choice.