What If? How The VoiceMaster Turns Regret Into Action and Adventure

"Do great and be great."
This core life philosophy from Pocholo "The VoiceMaster" Gonzales challenges us once again — this time tackling the silent killer of dreams: the "what ifs" we allow to pile up throughout our lives.

In Episode 3 of The Pochology, Pocholo shares personal insights about regret, decisions, and standards. Through it, he teaches how we can turn our lives from endless regret into daily adventures filled with meaning, impact, and greatness.

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Living with Regret vs. Living with Purpose

Many people carry heavy what if questions:

• What if I started that business?
• What if I pursued the course I truly loved?
• What if I confessed my feelings to someone?

According to Pocholo, regret traps you in questions you can no longer answer.
Because time, once wasted, can never be retrieved.
The only antidote is to live fully now — by turning every day into an opportunity for adventure, growth, and contribution.

"Don’t waste your energy on regrets. Focus on creating opportunities for yourself and others."

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Three Life-Changing "What If" Shifts

Pocholo presents three “what ifs” that, when embraced correctly, can free us from living a life full of regret:

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1. What if money was not an object?

Most people operate under the illusion that they must wait for money before they can live their dreams.
But Pocholo challenges that thinking:

• If you work only for money, you’ll never be satisfied.
• If you work for your passion, money will eventually follow.

He shares that, as a motivational speaker, he’s traveled across the Philippines and abroad — often for free — because his passion opened doors that money alone could never buy.

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2. What if you didn't care about other people's opinions?

Fear of judgment paralyzes many dreams.
Pocholo reminds us:

"Other people’s opinions about you do not have to become your reality."

Critics will always exist, no matter what you do. Rather than wasting energy on pleasing everyone, focus on impacting the people who truly matter — those you can help, inspire, and empower.

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3. What if you didn't have to prove anything?

Many live trying to prove their worth to others.
Pocholo flips the script:

• Be your own biggest supporter.
• Celebrate your own work and progress.
• Maintain high personal standards, not just goals.

"Raise your standards higher than your goals, and achieving your goals becomes automatic."

Rather than waiting for others' approval, approve of yourself first. Self-validation fuels consistency, excellence, and resilience.

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The VoiceMaster’s Life Rules: How to Turn Dreams Into Daily Action

Here’s what Pocholo teaches us:

• Live now, not later. Don’t postpone dreams for "someday" — someday may never come.
• Value passion over profit. Passion fuels a lasting, fulfilling journey; profit follows naturally.
• Detach from judgment. Let go of the fear of criticism. Stay rooted in your own mission.
• Self-belief is key. Be your greatest supporter and your toughest critic — but in a way that builds you up.
• Set higher standards. Goals are targets; standards are the minimums you allow. Keep your standards high.
• Act with urgency. Life is fragile and short. Make every day count.

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From "What If" to "Why Not?"

Pocholo "The VoiceMaster" Gonzales shows us that life filled with "what ifs" leads only to regret.
But a life driven by passion, courage, and purposeful action leads to adventure, fulfillment, and lasting impact.

In the end, the better question to live by is not "What if?" but "Why not?" Because life is too short to live small.

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