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81. Regrets and the Good Life: Dan Pink (#1 NYT bestselling author of "Drive" and "The Power of Regret")

2022/2/22
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In this episode, Dan Pink and I dive into the foreboding pool of regrets as we examine his newly released book, "The Power of Regret: How Looking Backward Moves Us Forward." Surprisingly, having regrets can bring about good. Topics discussed -

  • **Why **Dan Pink **wrote **about regrets
  • The **four main regrets **found across all cultures
  • The four ways we **deal **with regrets
  • How regrets provide a "photographic negative" and point us** toward the good life. **
  • How **age shapes **our **perception of regrets **
  • How long does it take for us to **recognize **a regret?
  • What **books **have been most impactful on Mr. Pink?
  • What **advice **does Mr. Pink have for teenagers?

Daniel H. Pink is the author of five New York Times bestsellers, including his latest, "The Power of Regret: How Looking Backward Moves Us Forward," published in February***.*** His other books include the New York Times bestsellers "When*" and "A Whole New Mind" — as well as the #1 New York Times bestsellers "Drive" and "To Sell is Human."***  Dan’s books have won multiple awards, have been translated into 42 languages, and have sold millions of copies around the world. He lives in Washington, DC, with his family. Website: https://www.aimingforthemoon.com/)Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aiming4moon/)Twitter: https://twitter.com/Aiming4Moon)YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6-TwYdfPcWV-V1JvjBXk)