This week, Linda McKissack and Dana Gentry explore some of the most common regrets people face at the end of their lives and, more importantly, how recognizing them now can help us live more intentionally. They discuss the cost of waiting for the “right time,” staying in uncomfortable situations because change feels scary, caring too much about others’ opinions, avoiding difficult conversations, neglecting health, remaining busy instead of addressing what needs to change, and allowing comfort to get in the way of growth. They shift from simply identifying regrets to reverse-engineering them: asking which regrets resonate most and what choices can be made today to prevent them from becoming reality. Linda and Dana also reflect on parenting, including the importance of allowing children to experience consequences, teaching practical life skills, and considering what lessons kids need now to become capable adults later.