Regret isn't just a shadow on the past-it's a signal. In The Top 5 Regrets of the Living, JD Arden strips away the drama and moralizing to reveal regret as a practical feedback system. Drawing on research and daily experience, this book breaks down the most common regret patterns that shape adult lives, from unspoken truths to missed chances and the quiet cost of waiting. Each chapter offers clear explanations and concrete examples, showing how regret forms, why it lingers, and how it can point toward better decisions-while change is still possible. Instead of grand confessions or tidy lessons, you'll find plain language and honest observation. Learn how opportunity costs, fear, and social pressure shape your choices, and why delaying action only makes regret heavier. By the end, you'll have a sharper eye for the mechanics of regret and a practical way to use it-not as a burden, but as a guide.