Like @Adirondackwannabe I experienced the death of a parent at a young age. I think it changes your perspective on life. I’m not unhappy with any of my decisions. I don’t feel any of the choices I’ve made were wrong at the time. I’m happy with the life I’ve had. I wouldn’t change a thing. Even the sad stuff.
If I have a regret, it’s that I didn’t wake up to my potential early enough and I didn’t travel as much as I could have in my youth. Realistically though, back then I probably wouldn’t have valued those things as much as I do now. I really do see life as a journey. You have to keep taking new roads to see where you end up. It’s a magical, mystery tour. Some roads go to great places, others not so much. It’s all about the experience.