MY THURSDAY THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK – Ever had a nogret?  You have probably never heard the word before because I just made it up.  I have been considering a simple idea the past several days – how can we live with less regret in life either due to the actions and decisions of others or ourselves so I came up with this word. Regret means to look in the past and feel remorse (regret) for actions, choices and decisions. What if we were to reverse that process? Nogret is asking you to fix things in advance with wiser behavior, actions, decisions, choices, etc. before these consequences become regrets. Consider a simple three-step process as a technique to embrace “Nogret” for the coming year. It will help you avoid future emotional, financial, physical and relationship pain.  Step one: Develop a decision process that includes patience, inspection, double consideration, and a minimum of a 24-hour waiting period before any action is taken regardless of the circumstance.  Step two; Share your potential decision issues with someone you trust and respect who will give you neutral, honest, unbiased and thoughtful feedback.  You don’t have to like them or accept them – you just need to consider them.  Step three; If you are unwilling to take 100% ownership of both the short and long-term outcomes, results or consequences – reconsider.  Try it before your next decision or action – you might be amazed at how much future pain you can avoid.  Live 2020 with -Nogret!