to think about the future instead of the past
думать о будущем вместо прошлого (dumat' o budushchem vmesto proshlogo)
"Instead of regretting, look ahead and plan your next move."
"Вместо того чтобы сожалеть, look ahead и спланируй следующий шаг." (Vmesto togo chtoby sozhalet', **look ahead** i splanirooy sleduyushchiy shag.)
to demand reforms or modifications in policy or system
to take advantage of a situation for financial gain
to reduce the amount of money you spend on something
to make use of a resource or opportunity effectively
to consider the pros and cons before making a decision
to act proudly and confidently even in difficult times