Let's say when gambling, you follow a specific pattern. Let us use lottery for example. You bet on the same specific set of numbers. What would be more regrettable? Betting on the same set of numbers for the rest of your life and not winning or... changing up the set you bet on only for your old set to win?
Basically, would you rather bet on the same thing again and again then regret not exploring more or explore different kinds of bets then miss out on a win?
This is like the two side of a coin, any side of it can bring a win at the same time a lose but one among these hits harder, my point.
They can be both mind draining in their own way, but I think loosing out on a win with numbers you trusted old ones at that feels worse most times. The regret of it hit harder knowing that you had it but yet let it go.
Staying on the same old numbers and not winning is really disheartening, still you won't have to blame yourself with thought of "I wish I hadn't changed"
So I think exploring and loosing out on a win frustrates more than remaining consistent and not winning.