Why the windshield is bigger than the rearview mirror

Someone once said: "The windshield is bigger than the rearview mirror for a reason – because what lies ahead is more important than what's behind."
It may sound like a cliché, but it holds a deep truth.

All of us carry our own stories – mistakes, regrets, disappointments. Sometimes we spend too much time looking back. We wonder what we could have done differently, who we could have forgiven sooner, or where we could be if we had taken a different path. But just like when we drive, if we only look in the rearview mirror, we will crash.

The windshield represents the future – new chances, new relationships, new beginnings. It's bigger because it deserves more of our attention.
That doesn't mean we should never look back. The rearview mirror has its purpose too – it reminds us of where we've been, what we've overcome, and what to avoid next time. But it's not meant to guide our journey.

Life happens in front of us – in the opportunities still waiting, in the roads we haven't explored yet.
So, let's remember this simple metaphor the next time we feel stuck: looking back can be helpful, but our direction is shaped by where we focus.
No matter where we're going, we should look through the windshield. That's where the future is. That's where we are – stronger, wiser, ready to move on.