Don't cry over spilled milk
When dealing with mistakes or losses
Understanding the Rule
Don't waste time lamenting mistakes or losses that cannot be undone. Accept what happened, learn from it, and move forward rather than dwelling on unchangeable past events.
What Happens When You Break It
Excessive regret leads to paralysis, missed opportunities, depression, inability to move forward, wasted energy on unchangeable past, and repeated mistakes from lack of action.
Benefits of Following This Rule
Accepting mistakes and moving forward builds resilience, focuses energy on solutions, accelerates recovery, enables learning, and prevents compounding problems with inaction.