“Do the best you can until you know better. Then when you know better, do better.” Maya Angelou
Have you ever looked back at something you did and thought, “I wish I had done that differently”? Most of us have. It is a normal part of being human. We all make mistakes or choices we later regret. But what matters most is what we do after we learn something new.
The saying “When you know better, do better” reminds us that learning is a lifelong journey. As we grow, we discover new information, gain new experiences, and understand things in ways we did not before. When that happens, we have a chance to make better choices.
For example, you once said something that hurt someone’s feelings, but you did not realize it at the time. Later, you learn why those words were hurtful. Now that you know, you can choose kinder words in the future. That is what it means to “do better”.
This idea is not about feeling guilty about the past. It is about using what we learn to improve ourselves and the world around us. Every day gives us a new chance to act with more kindness, understanding, and wisdom.