Yeah I agree with your thoughts but why look back at what you could have been? Focus on what you can do now and in the future. Maybe really smooth talkers have exactly the same thoughts e.g. I wish I could listen to people more and learn more from people I wish I concentrated in school/college instead of chatting up chicks (or guys) I wish I had more vocational skills so I could get my dream job Everyone no matter how fluent they are will always have setbacks and regrets in life, look forward not backwards!