Breakdown:

1. Introduction: Regret and Worry Are Draining You
   • Open by explaining that two of the most profound and surprising ways we waste time and energy are dwelling on the past (regret) and stressing about the future (worry).
   • Highlight the importance of reclaiming control by focusing on the present moment as the key to moving forward.
2. Time Waster #1: Obsessing Over the Past
   • Explain how constantly looking back at past mistakes or regrets creates unnecessary emotional and mental distress.
   • Acknowledge the value of learning from past experiences, but emphasize that obsessing over what you cannot change keeps you stuck.
   • Share the idea that the best apology or way to forgive yourself is through changed behavior in the present.
3. Taking Control of the Past: Change Your Present Actions
   • Introduce the concept that living in a way that makes you proud today proves you’ve moved beyond the person you were in the past.
   • Encourage readers to stop beating themselves up and start making decisions that reflect the lessons they’ve learned.
   • Use personal examples to show how moving forward rather than dwelling on past mistakes leads to personal growth.
4. Time Waster #2: Worrying About the Future
   • Discuss how worrying about the future is equally wasteful because the future hasn’t happened yet, and stressing about it only creates anxiety.
   • Highlight that what you do today is the greatest indicator of what your future will look like.
   • Emphasize that taking action in the present is the best way to create the future you want, not sitting in worry.
5. Taking Control of the Future: Focus on Today’s Actions
   • Offer practical examples: If you’re worried about finances, start budgeting today. If you’re anxious about your health, begin exercising today.
   • Share the concept that your habits, your social circle, and what you consume today are shaping your future more than any amount of worry could.
   • Reiterate that the next six months are coming whether you act or not, so it’s essential to make proactive changes now.
6. How the Present Shapes Your Future
   • Explain how day-to-day habits and decisions build the life you want. The future is predictable based on your current actions.
   • Encourage readers to take steps today that align with the future they desire, such as starting new projects, making important decisions, or forming positive habits.
7. Conclusion: Stop Wasting Time on Regret and Worry
   • Reinforce that regret and worry are draining your time and energy, but you have the power to change the present, which in turn shapes your future.
   • End by motivating readers to stop dwelling on what they can’t control (the past and future) and start taking proactive steps today that will lead to a better, more fulfilling life.