Looking back, Good News Wants to Know... what decision or opportunity did you have in the past that you passed on at the time, but in hindsight, you now would take advantage of it or choose differently? My regret is that when I was the Deputy Commissioner & Chief Operating Officer for the Florida Department of Education, I did not obtain a Doctorate Degree while in Tallahassee. Ray Monteleone, President, Paladin Global Partners I’ve made a lot of decisions over these many years. Some very good. Some bad. I can honestly say that there isn’t one opportunity that I’ve passed on that if I could, I would go back to change and take advantage of. The consequences of the bad decisions, although painful, have been learning experiences. William “Bill” C. Davell, Director, Tripp Scott My brother and I negotiated a 2-for-1 corrective eye surgery deal. Pretty sure we saved $25. We realized later whatever deal we brokered didn’t include pain medication during the procedure. It was the worst 25 bucks we ever saved. Bob Denison, President, Denison Yachting When my parents separated, I became very bitter. What would I change? I would have forgiven sooner. The longer I held that unforgiveness the more it bound me up inside. Forgive Quickly! Jesse Carroccio, Station Manager, WRMB Moody Radio The easy answer here would be to not have put myself and my family forward as a public servant, but I have a more interesting answer. I had an opportunity to start my own business back in 2001. I decided to go to work for someone else, taking the risk. Looking back, maybe I should have started my own business then rather than waiting until 2006 when I did. Either way, life has a way of showing you the way. Chip LaMarca, State Representative, Florida House District 100 My good friend and college roommate was a missionary in Italy for years, and I was invited to go visit many times and I never did. Looking back, I should have gone to visit. Oh, well. Chris Lane, President, First Priority of South Florida There aren't any opportunities that I passed on that I have any lingering regrets about. However, as a business leader, I wish I had had access to a resource like Lifework Leadership early in my career. It's such a powerful experience, shared with peers, learning how to integrate faith and work, find purpose in your work, and realize that your work is your ministry. It lifts a burden that many Christian businesspeople carry, feeling like they aren't fully serving God unless they receive a paycheck from a ministry. I pray that every leader in South Florida takes advantage of Lifework Leadership. Craig D. Huston, Summit Achievers As I was completing an undergraduate degree at Miami University, in Ohio, I received an invitation to apply for a Rhodes Scholarship. It's a two-year grant to attend the University of Oxford for the purpose of promoting unity among English speaking nations. I wish I had realized what a wonderful opportunity it would have been, had I been selected, which wasn't likely since only .7% of applicants are. I was tired of studying at that point in my life. I didn't pursue it and headed off to travel instead. Deborah Cusick, FAU Campus Volunteer, Intervarsity Christian Fellowship I once passed up a very good opportunity by resigning too late from my thenheld position due to loyalty and "hoping things would change." I truly wish I had resigned earlier, but God provided some awesome, subsequent opportunities for which I am most grateful. Dolores King-St. George, President, King Communications and GraceNet Radio Most of the opportunities I have missed out on are financial deals – a property that was offered personally or to the business, Amazon stock or other similar investment opportunities. Don Campion, President, Banyan Air, and Team Lead, Egbe Medical Mission I had a chance, years and years ago, to begin investing financially in our future retirement years but chose to wait. After all, at 35 years of age who ever thinks they'll turn 65 one day? Not me. I thank the Lord that I finally came to my senses with enough time that, today, we're retired and blessed. Philippians 4:19 Fidel Gomez, Assistant Pastor, Calvary Chapel Fort Lauderdale I should have married my wife 3 years prior... It’s complicated. Gregg Wallick, President, Best Roofing It’s natural to see things more clearly in hindsight. A personal decision I made at a very young age came with a heavy price. But it also taught me lessons I would not have learned otherwise. With that came grace, forgiveness, love and salvation. So, for that I am forever grateful. Helen Wayner P.A., Century 21 Hansen Realty A few years ago, I was approached to speak at the pulpit, and at the time, I was convinced I was not called to do so. Now, I realize that fear of not being worthy led to those thoughts undermining my confidence, and the words spoken over me by others affirmed my fear. I've since learned that God equips, not man, and if given the opportunity again, I will seize it for His glory. Dr. Jessica Vera, President, Chief Executive Officer, Elite Foundation If I could do it over again, I would go ahead and complete the paperwork to receive the Bright Futures Scholarship I was qualified for (free in-state college ride) even though I was going to an out-of-state college. I would have gone on to pursue further education or earn another degree if I hadn't needed to pay for it... and I'd have bought Bitcoin when it was $10. Justus Martin, photographer, Justus Martin Photo William “Bill” C. Davell Bob Denison Jesse Carroccio Chip LaMarca Chris Lane Craig D. 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