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EPISODE · Mar 11, 2026 · 16 MIN

I Kick Myself

from The No Cry Zone · host Jim Best

TheNoCryZone Episode: How to Avoid Having to Kick YourselfEveryone likes to say, “I have no regrets.”It sounds strong. Confident. Almost heroic.But let’s be candid.Most of us may not like the word regret, yet nearly everyone knows the feeling of kicking themselves.In this episode of The NoCryZone, Jim Best explores the everyday patterns that lead to those moments when we look back and think:How did I not see it?Why didn’t I say something?Why didn’t I try?Inspired by Jim’s song “I Kick Myself” (performed by Brazen Candor), the episode looks beyond breakups and into the universal human experience of realizing something important too late.You’ll hear about the most common situations that lead people to kick themselves, including:Failing to recognize good things while they’re still in our livesLeaving important words unspokenLetting years drift away on things that don’t matterLiving by outdated goalsPlaying small because of fearIgnoring the quiet signals that something in life is out of alignmentThe goal isn’t to eliminate mistakes—that’s impossible.The goal is to develop awareness sooner, ask better questions earlier, and make choices that reduce the chances of looking back and saying, “How did I miss that?”The NoCryZone is about positive change that is both doable and durable, and this episode offers practical ways to stay present, stay aligned, and avoid giving yourself reasons to kick yourself later. Featuring the song “I Kick Myself” by Brazen Candor.Connect with Jim Best:Daily insights at UpwardsBestExplore momentum strategies at MomentumGPSMore videos on YouTube and FacebookFollow Jim Best at UpwardsBest to listen, learn, explore, and stay connected to daily insights for positive change that’s both doable and durable.Explore MomentumGPS, designed to support your personal growth goals.The NoCryZone is an UpwardsBest endeavor, produced by BestStoryAlive, LLC.All rights proactively reserved.

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TheNoCryZone Episode: How to Avoid Having to Kick Yourself Everyone likes to say, “I have no regrets.” It sounds strong. Confident. Almost heroic. But let’s be candid. Most of us may not like the word regret, yet nearly everyone knows the feeling of kicking themselves. In this episode of The NoCryZone, Jim Best explores the everyday patterns that lead to those moments when we look back and think: How did I not see it? Why didn’t I say something? Why didn’t I try? Inspired by Jim’s song “I Kic...

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