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In this episode of The Brainy Business podcast, Melina Palmer is joined by the renowned author Dan Pink to explore the intriguing concept of regret. Dan, known for his bestselling books including Drive, delves into his latest work, The Power of Regret, to discuss why this often-dreaded emotion can actually be a force for good. As the episode airs on New Year's Eve, it encourages listeners to reflect on their past year, consider their regrets, and use them as a tool for growth and improvement in the coming year. Dan shares insights from his comprehensive research, including the American Regret Project and the World Regret Survey, which uncovered common themes in the regrets people experience worldwide. He categorizes these into four core areas: foundational, boldness, moral, and connection regrets. Throughout the conversation, Melina and Dan discuss how understanding and embracing regret can lead to better decision-making, problem-solving, and ultimately, a more fulfilling life. In this episode: Discover why regret is a common and natural emotion that can be beneficial if harnessed correctly. Learn about the four core categories of regret and how they manifest in people's lives. Understand how reflecting on your regrets can help clarify your values and guide future actions. Hear about Dan Pink's research methods and the fascinating insights gained from the World Regret Survey. Gain practical advice on how to confront regret and use it as a tool for personal and professional growth. Show Notes: 00:00:00 - Introduction Melina Palmer introduces the episode's theme of regret and its potential power. 00:02:30 - Dan Pink's Background Dan shares his journey as a writer and how he came to explore the topic of regret. 00:10:00 - The No Regrets Myth Discussion on the cultural perception of regret and why it is misunderstood. 00:20:00 - Research Insights Dan talks about the American Regret Project and the World Regret Survey findings. 00:35:00 - Four Core Regrets Explanation of the foundational, boldness, moral, and connection regrets. 00:45:00 - Processing Regret Tips on how to reflect on and learn from regrets to improve future outcomes. 00:48:17 - Conclusion What stuck with you while listening to the episode? What are you going to try? Come share it with Melina on social media -- you'll find her as @thebrainybiz everywhere and as Melina Palmer on LinkedIn. Thanks for listening. Don't forget to subscribe on Apple Podcasts or Android. If you like what you heard, please leave a review on iTunes and share what you liked about the show. I hope you love everything recommended via The Brainy Business! Everything was independently reviewed and selected by me, Melina Palmer. So you know, as an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. That means if you decide to shop from the links on this page (via Amazon or others), The Brainy Business may collect a share of sales or other compensation. Let's connect: Melina@TheBrainyBusiness.com The Brainy Business® on Facebook The Brainy Business on Twitter The Brainy Business on Instagram The Brainy Business on LinkedIn Melina on LinkedIn The Brainy Business on Youtube Connect with Dan: LinkedIn Learn and Support The Brainy Business: Check out and get your copies of Melina's Books. Get the Books Mentioned on (or related to) this Episode: The Power of Regret, by Daniel Pink Indistractable, by Nir Eyal Your Future Self, by Hal Hershfield Work Well, Play More, by Marcey Rader Good Habits, Bad Habits, by Wendy Wood Top Recommended Next Episode: Time Discounting (ep 328) Already Heard That One? Try These: Bikeshedding (ep 99) Planning Fallacy (ep 346) Optimism Bias (ep 34) How to Set, Achieve and Exceed Brainy Goals (ep 70) Dominic Packer Interview (ep 178) Other Important Links: Brainy Bites - Melina's LinkedIn Newsletter The Adventures of Johnny Bunko: The Last Career Guide You'll Ever Need Free Agent Nation: The Future of Working for Yourself Exploit & Explore: Two Ways of Categorizing Innovation Research
Episode 168: Hosts Richard Kyte and Scott Rada discuss the complex topic of regret and how it can shape our lives. The discussion explores the distinction between regret and remorse, with Kyte explaining that regret involves wishing for different outcomes, while remorse is tied to actions that have hurt others. They emphasize the importance of learning from regrets to inform future decisions, rather than dwelling on the past. They agree that consulting one's "future self" to avoid making choices that may lead to future regrets is helpful. One of the biggest regrets people can have, the hosts say, is not acting sooner and moving forward, instead spending too much time ruminating about the past. Read more It’s time to make peace with your regrets, by Vasundhara Sawhney, Harvard Business Review What Is the power of regret? A conversation with Daniel Pink, by Josh Wright, Behavioral Scientist World Regret Survey The secret to living without regrets, by Jason Feifer, One Thing Better About the hosts Scott Rada is a digital strategist with Lee Enterprises, and Richard Kyte is the director of the D.B. Reinhart Institute for Ethics in Leadership at Viterbo University in La Crosse, Wisconsin. He is also the author of "Finding Your Third Place: Building Happier Communities (and Making Great Friends Along the Way)."
I'd love to hear from you! Send a text message.Can regret actually be a powerful tool for growth and clarity? Join us as we unravel the surprising benefits of regret with insights from Daniel Pink's latest book, "The Power of Regret." Inspired by Pink's compelling presentation at the Association for Talent Development conference, we explore how regret can help us refine our values and improve decision-making. Pink's extensive research, including the enlightening World Regret Survey, reveals four core categories of regret: foundational, boldness, moral, and connection. Learn how to process these regrets to turn them into actionable insights for both personal and professional development.Reflecting on past regrets can be a powerful catalyst for future success. In this episode, we emphasize the importance of staying connected with loved ones and how self-reflection can lead to better life choices. Drawing from Pink's findings, we encourage listeners to participate in the World Regret Survey and write down their own regrets to gain valuable perspectives. This practice not only minimizes future regrets but also fosters a stronger sense of personal empowerment. Don't miss out on this transformative discussion that promises to reshape your understanding of regret and its potential to enhance your life.Be the Best Leader You Know Perform with Power, Lead with Impact, Inspire GrowthTo sharpen your skills and increase your confidence, check out the Confident Leader Course: https://www.intentionaleaders.com/confident-leader
I have always been a big proponent of books finding you when they're meant to, and I recently read Daniel Pink's latest book, The Power of Regret: How Looking Backward Moves Us Forward, which came out in 2022. I'll be honest—I don't think I had ever consciously thought about regret until reading his book. Then, I realized, by learning from the regrets of my past, I could at least try to do my best to prevent the regrets of my future. As I mentioned last week, I am taking a big leap professionally—today, actually, is my last day at Marie Claire, and in August I'll begin my new role at People magazine. I felt safe and comfortable at Marie Claire, but when this People opportunity came up, I knew I'd regret it if I didn't try, even if the role intimidated me. So I took the leap, and I am proud of myself for doing that. Dan writes that none of us escape regret—well, save for a select few, which he explains in the episode today—and writes that regrets not only make us human, but they make us better. He writes that regret is “an essential component of the human experience” and “a marker of a healthy, maturing mind”; he also writes that regret is the most misunderstood emotion. Dan went deep on researching regret, even conducting the World Regret Survey to learn more about it. Wait until you hear in this episode some of the data he found from interviewing 15,000 people from 105 countries around the globe. He was able to break down regret into four core categories, which he expounds on in today's episode: foundation, boldness, moral, and connection regrets. Today we talk about what the most common regrets are universally, if there is a time period in one's life from which the most regrets stem from, the difference between “if only” and “at least” statements, and why regret, in his words, gives him hope. There's a reason I bookended the last episode with Kathleen Griffith with this episode. The last episode talked about building the career and life of your dreams; this episode talks about what happens—regret—if we don't go for it and say yes to the big life, the big goals, the big dreams. I am in a season of saying yes to the big life, the big goals, the big dreams, and I hope you'll join me there. Let me tell you about the work of Daniel Pink, who is absolutely brilliant—you probably already know who he is, as his work has been so important for so long. He is a No. 1 New York Times bestselling author of seven books that have sold millions of copies around the world and won multiple awards. His books are known for helping both readers and organizations rethink how they live and operate, and some of my favorite books by Dan include Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us and When: The Scientific Secrets of Perfect Timing. He is a graduate of Northwestern and Yale Law School, and from 1995 to 1997, he was the chief speechwriter for Vice President Al Gore. This was not planned, but today, July 23, when this episode drops, happens to be Dan's birthday. So happy birthday Dan and thank you for this conversation. Take a listen. The Power of Regret: How Looking Backward Moves Us Forward by Daniel Pink
165 - How Looking Backward Moves Us Forward In this episode, I delve into the topic of regrets and their impact on our lives. I talk about the book The Power of Regrets, How Looking Backward Moves Us Forward, by Daniel H. Pink. He draws on insights from a researcher who conducted a World Regret Survey, which classified regrets into four types: foundation regrets, boldness regrets, moral regrets, and connection regrets. My own regrets and experiences helped shape who I am today. The importance of learning from regrets and using them as a catalyst for future growth. I discuss three different approaches to dealing with feelings: expressing them openly, burying them, or using them for better thinking. I believe that the latter approach can help us make better decisions and understand ourselves better. Furthermore, regrets can add meaning to our lives, contrasting and enriching our experiences. Embrace their regrets as part of their personal stories and use them for growth. There are different types of regrets that people commonly have, such as relationship regrets for women and career regrets for men. Also, there are distinguishing characteristics between regrets of inaction and regrets of action, noting that regrets of inaction tend to resonate more strongly with people as they age. Reflect on how you handle regrets and categorize your regrets to gain a better understanding of their impact. https://www.danpink.com/the-power-of-regret/ https://startwithsmallsteps.com/?p=3766 Jill's Links https://www.buymeacoffee.com/smallstepspod https://twitter.com/SmallStepsPod Email the podcast at jill@startwithsmallsteps.com
In this episode, I focus on how we can transform our life through the power of regrets, according to Dan Pink.I look at the work by Daniel H. Pink, author of "The Power of Regrets: How Looking Backward Moves Us Forward," who emphasizes that regrets are a fundamental part of the human experience and can be leveraged to make smarter decisions, perform better, and find meaning and purpose. Pink's research includes insights from the World Regret Survey, revealing common regrets related to relationships, missed opportunities, and personal growth. There is an opportunity for us to address our regrets as a way for greater self-compassion, learning, and personal growth – thus a more fulfilling future. ~ LaurieEpisode Highlights:Daniel H. Pink highlights that regrets are often misunderstood but can be transformative in our lives.Regrets are a universal part of the human experience, and Pink collected regrets from people worldwide through the World Regret Survey.Four core categories of regrets are identified: Foundation Regrets, Boldness Regrets, Moral Regrets, and Connection Regrets.Regrets of inaction outnumber regrets of action, and they tend to increase as people age, representing missed opportunities.To leverage regrets positively, Pink suggests a three-part strategy: looking inward, practicing self-compassion, looking outward, practicing disclosure, and moving forward by finding lessons in regrets.It's important to remove shame around regrets and take action on things within our control.By acting today, we can avoid future regrets and embark on a journey toward a more fulfilling life.LEARN MORE ABOUT DANIEL H. PINKWebsite: DanPink.comFacebook: @DanielHPinkTake the World Regret SurveyHold the Light podcast aims to support and guide lifelong learners and light holders in deepening their connection to personal and spiritual growth. THE HTL PODCAST CREWCreator, producer, and host: Laurie Gunning GrossmanCo-producer and audio mixer/sound guru: Jonathan GrossmanOriginal music: Jonathan GrossmanHold the Light podcast is recorded and mixed at Night Shift Audio in Los Angeles, CAFIND US AT:Website: Holdthelightcollective.comNewsletter: SubstackLaurie on IG: @laurie.gunning.grossmanHold the Light on IG: @holdthelightcollectiveRecording Studio: Nightshiftaudio.comJonathan on IG: @guitarpedalshootout Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Over the two-and-a-half years I've been writing The New Fatherhood, I've had conversations with some great thinkers and doers that have made me consider fatherhood, and my experience of being a dad, in a new light. I've featured some of these exchanges in the newsletter before, but thanks to recent advances in AI I've been able to take old recordings and whip them up into near-studio quality.As a parent, I know your time is precious, and am grateful for every minute you spend here. I wanted to find a way to share these interviews in a fatherhood-friendly way—because ain't nobody got time for a two-hour unedited conversation. After reading the average school run was 28 minutes long, I'm aiming for each episode to hit this length. That way, you should be able to fit it in whilst on your way home, or to work, after dropping off the kids. Each discussion will come with a companion essay, which can always be found at https://www.thenewfatherhood.org/podcastWe're opening this series with author Daniel H. Pink. Our conversation was recorded early last year after the release of his wonderful book The Power of Regret, which invited readers to consider this often-maligned emotion in a new light. I've got more episodes in the can that will be gracing your ears soon, covering the same topics we regularly return to here. You can expect one new episode every month—that feels like a cadence that won't destroy me?!—and I'm beyond excited to share them with you. A very special thank you to Max McCabe who is taking the reins on the audio production and killing it right out of the gate.Quotes:"Parenting is offering something beyond hedonic pleasure-driven satisfaction. It's delivering something more important, it's delivering meaning, it's delivering purpose, it's delivering love." - Daniel Pink"Very few people regretted having a kid even though we know from other research that when we have kids, that when we're raising kids, you know, the first 20 years or so that having kids actually reduces our day-to-day hedonic satisfaction and well-being." - Daniel PinkTimestamps:00:00 - Introduction and Kevin Maguire's admiration for Pink's work.00:54 - The scientific approach to understanding regret.08:22 - Few people regret having children despite challenges.09:44 - Rarity of regrets about not having children.10:06 - Confessions of marital infidelity from submissions to the World Regret Survey.13:37 - Educational divide and its impact on parenting styles.15:01 - Encouragement to take action and try new things as a parent.15:32 - The importance of a slight bias for action.16:20 - Challenges and considerations in deciding to have children.16:33 - Comparing regrets of bad marriages to regrets of having children.Key LinksFind out more about Daniel PinkBuy The Power of Regret Get full access to The New Fatherhood at www.thenewfatherhood.org/subscribe
REGRETSStuff We Don't Talk About (But Probably Should) – Part 2Springcreek Church | Senior Pastor Keith StewartMay 7, 2023Regret is a heavy burden. It gets us mired down in things that are beyond our control. It fixates us on the past. It paralyzes us in the present and it leaves us unmotivated for the future. We end up stuck in a place we never wanted to be with no one to blame but ourselves. It doesn't have to be that way. Discover the freedom that comes from releasing regrets.SERIES: Stuff We Don't Talk About (But Probably Should)People tend to hold in what they find upsetting, uncomfortable, or the things they fear. But our fear and avoidance of distressing topics actually magnify the distress and discomfort we're feeling. There's a better way. Honest, loving, and candid truth can dispel distortions, erase our fears and liberate us to face life's most discomforting truths.FIND RESOURCES FOR HELP HERE: https://www.springcreekchurch.org/resources/Or, text RESOURCES to 96995DISCUSSION QUESTIONS1. According to The World Regret Survey, there are four types of regrets;• Foundation regrets – saving money, studying in school, the sort of things that prepare for the future.• Boldness regrets – not speaking up, not taking the initiative, not attempting to do something.• Connection regrets – relationships that got away, went south, weren't treated with value• Moral regrets - failures in kindness, breaches of integrity, lapses in loyalty.As you feel comfortable, share with the group what sort of regrets you have had in one or several of the areas above. Why did that regret affect you so much? What do you wish you had done or hadn't done? What's your biggest learning that came from that experience?2. In the first half of the message, Pastor Keith shared several ineffective but common ways of dealing with regret.• We bury them• We blame others• We beat ourselves upOf the three primary and ineffectual ways of dealing with regret, has there been a time or times when you tried to bury a regret, blame others for it or even beat yourself up? If so, how did that work for you? Why do you think you responded in that way? What advice would you give to others prone to burying resentment? Blaming others? Or beating themselves up?3. Pastor Keith explained the process of grief and it looks like this…The Process of Guilt 1. Violation of a standard 2. Feeling of guilt 3. A need for one of three things a. punishment b. forgiveness c. repayment 4. Freedom from guiltHe explained if we don't feel forgiven, then our problem comes in step three so we default to punishment or repayment. So we either go through life setting up scenarios in which we are punished Give some examples of this. Or repaying for our mistakes by trying to make up for them by being good. Give examples of this. In what ways have you struggled with feeling forgiven?4. The problem so many have is believing and living as a forgiven person. Pastor Keith wrapped up this message by giving some examples and scriptures that assure us of our status as forgiven people. As a group, go back through the Scripture in the last point of the message. Discuss them and talk about which was your favorite and why. More importantly, discuss how your life is different or could be different moving forward by living like the promises of God are actually true. In other words, how does a forgiven person actually live?https://www.springcreekchurch.org/#realspringcreekchurch #regrets #stuffwedonttalkabout
Human beings are undeniably complex, and what motivates us can often be a mystery, even to ourselves. So, how do we go about gathering and analyzing the data that will help us answer the most fundamental questions about our lives and our purpose? The answers may lie in an unexpectedly rich source of knowledge, our regrets. While regret is likely to have a decidedly negative connotation for most of us, it is also extremely powerful and can teach us a great deal about ourselves and what we value. It is an emotion that is present in all of us, and social scientists (like anthropologists and sociologists) have been fascinated by the subject for decades. Today on the show, we are joined by one such expert, Daniel Pink, author of the book The Power of Regret: How Looking Backward Moves Us Forward. In our conversation, Daniel shares details about the research he conducted for his book, how he determined the four main categories of regret, and what we can learn from our regrets by confronting them head-on. We also discuss Daniel's 2011 New York Times Bestselling title, Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us, and what he thinks about working from home in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. Daniel is an exceptional storyteller and is highly knowledgeable on the subjects of regret, motivation, and the important role they play in our lives. To learn more about the many facets of regret and how it can help you thrive, be sure to tune in today! Key Points From This Episode: ● Understanding regret as an emotion, why it differs from disappointment, and how regret can help us make better decisions. (0:03:00) ● The four main types of regret (foundation, boldness, moral, and connections) and the methodology Daniel used to determine them. (0:07:30) ● The role that outcomes play when it comes to boldness regrets. (0:13:09) ● Why Daniel believes connection regret is so common, and what regret reveals about our values. (0:14:13) ● The World Regret Survey that Daniel conducted as a systematic survey of regret, and his findings that regrets of inaction tend to stay with us much longer. (0:17:14) ● What people can learn from past financial decisions that they regret and the challenge of addressing foundation regrets. (0:20:42) ● The surprising benefits of regrets and how to learn from them. (0:21:31) ● How regret anticipation can be used to help people save for retirement. (0:22:46) ● Daniel's system for addressing feelings of regret, why it's important to confront them rather than wallow in them, and the importance of being kind to yourself. (0:24:01) ● The overwhelming amount of decisions we make in our lives, when to choose the best versus something that is good enough, and how to optimize future regret. (0:27:56) ● An overview of the many complex factors that motivate people, intrinsic and external motivators, and how Daniel's research on regret affected his perspective on motivation. (0:31:16) ● Daniel's thoughts on working from home when considering autonomy, mastery, purpose, and motivation. (0:37:17) ● The motivational model that Daniel sets out in his book Drive and some of the common misconceptions he has observed in reporting on his book. (0:39:33) ● Why people are purpose maximizers, not profit maximizers, and how this should impact the leadership of a company. (0:41:26) ● Daniel's response to the question “How do you define success in your life?” and why he doesn't think about the word ‘success' very much. (0:47:08) Participate in our Community Discussion about this Episode: https://community.rationalreminder.ca/t/episode-246-daniel-h-pink-how-to-use-regret-episode-discussion/22775 Books From Today's Episode: The Power of Regret — https://amzn.to/42HArID Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us — https://amzn.to/40jDpl7 To Sell Is Human — https://amzn.to/3K9M2ci Free Agent Nation — https://amzn.to/40knovb Links From Today's Episode: Rational Reminder on iTunes — https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-rational-reminder-podcast/id1426530582. Rational Reminder Website — https://rationalreminder.ca/ Shop Merch — https://shop.rationalreminder.ca/ Join the Community — https://community.rationalreminder.ca/ Follow us on Twitter — https://twitter.com/RationalRemind Follow us on Instagram — @rationalreminder Benjamin on Twitter — https://twitter.com/benjaminwfelix Cameron on Twitter — https://twitter.com/CameronPassmore Daniel H. Pink on Twitter — https://twitter.com/danielpink Daniel H. Pink — https://www.danpink.com/
The Power of Regret by Daniel H. Pink Drawing on research in social psychology, neuroscience, and biology, Pink debunks the myth of the “no regrets” philosophy of life. And using the largest sampling of American attitudes about regret ever conducted as well as his own World Regret Survey—which has collected regrets from more than 15,000 people in 105 countries—he lays out the four core regrets that each of us has. These deep regrets offer compelling insights into how we live and how we can find a better path forward. The Enchanted April by Elizabeth Von Arnim Lottie Wilkins and Rose Arbuthnot, two married women living in 1920's London share the misery of empty relationships with their spouses and decide to rent an Italian castle for the spring to get away. In order to save money, they advertise for two other women to join them. Death Comes To Pemberly by P.D. James It is 1803, six years since Elizabeth and Darcy embarked on their life together at Pemberley, Darcy's magnificent estate. Their peaceful, orderly world seems almost unassailable. Elizabeth has found her footing as the chatelaine of the great house. They have two fine sons, Fitzwilliam and Charles. Elizabeth's sister Jane and her husband, Bingley, live nearby; her father visits often; there is optimistic talk about the prospects of marriage for Darcy's sister Georgiana. And preparations are under way for their much-anticipated annual autumn ball. Then, on the eve of the ball, the patrician idyll is shattered. A coach careens up the drive carrying Lydia, Elizabeth's disgraced sister, who with her husband, the very dubious Wickham, has been banned from Pemberley. She stumbles out of the carriage, hysterical, shrieking that Wickham has been murdered. With shocking suddenness, Pemberley is plunged into a frightening mystery.
Regret is one of the most common negative emotions we experience as humans. Yet, most people are reluctant to explore or even talk about their regrets with others because of the growing ‘no regrets' philosophy that demonizes the presence of regret. However, when used properly, regret can be a powerful tool by illuminating where our values and priorities lie, which can help us avoid making the same mistakes in the future. If you want to transform your regrets into actionable advice and change the way you live your life, you won't want to miss this interview with Daniel Pink, bestselling author and expert on regret. Daniel is the author of five books, most recently The Power of Regret, which outlines how regret can reveal the pathway to living our best life. He is also the creator of The American Regret Project and The World Regret Survey, which have interviewed thousands of people about their biggest regrets in life. In this episode of YAP, Daniel and Hala talk about why we need regret and what it can teach us. They dive into the four foundational regrets and why people experience regrets of inaction far more than regrets of action. They discuss how to reframe your self-talk in order to cultivate compassion for yourself and how to consult your future self to make informed decisions. Topics Include: - “Me search” - How we process regret - Counterfactuals - The only people who don't have regrets - Why do we need regret? - The problem with the ‘no regrets' worldview - The American Regret Project - The World Regret Survey - Four foundational regrets - Why we should push past awkwardness - Regrets of action vs. inaction - Consulting your future self - Mental subtraction - And other topics… Daniel Pink is a bestselling author, keynote speaker, and thought leader. In 2011, he was named one of Thinkers50's top 50 most influential minds. He was also the host and co-executive of the television series “Crowd Control,” a National Geogrpahic program about human behavior that aired in more than 10 countries. He also hosts a popular master class on sales and persuasion. He has written for several notable publications, including Fast Company, The Sunday Telegraph, The New York Times, Harvard Business Review, The Atlantic, Slate, and Wired. He is the author of seven books, the latest being The Power of Regret: How Looking Backward Moves Us Forward. His books cover topics like business, work, creativity, and behavior. They have won multiple awards, have been translated into 42 languages, and have sold millions of copies around the world. Resources Mentioned: YAP episode #50: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/50-the-science-of-perfect-timing-with-daniel-pink/id1368888880?i=1000459718753 Daniel's Website: https://www.danpink.com/ Daniel's Book, The Power of Regret: https://www.danpink.com/the-power-of-regret/ Sponsored By: Delta Air Lines - Visit delta.com/travelwell to learn more. Lands End - Go to business.LandsEnd.com/YAP and use promo code YAP for 25% off. Constant Contact - Go to constantcontact.com to get started for free today Shopify - Go to shopify.com/profiting, for a FREE fourteen-day trial and get full access to Shopify's entire suite of features Connect with Young and Profiting: Hala's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/htaha/ Hala's Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/yapwithhala/ Hala's Twitter: https://twitter.com/yapwithhala Clubhouse: https://www.clubhouse.com/@halataha Website: https://www.youngandprofiting.com/ Text Hala: https://youngandprofiting.co/TextHala or text “YAP” to 28046 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
“No regrets.” You've heard people proclaim it as a philosophy of life. That's nonsense, even dangerous, says Dan Pink in his latest book The Power of Regret. Everybody has regrets. They're a fundamental part of our lives. And if we reckon with them in fresh and imaginative ways, we can enlist our regrets to make smarter decisions, perform better at work and school, and deepen our sense of meaning and purpose. In this episode, NYTimes best selling author Dan Pink shares what he learned from his World Regret Survey that collected data from more than 16,000 people in 105 countries. Four core regrets emerged that most people have, and Dan breaks each one down. He also tells us how we can make better life decisions to avoid the most unforgiving of regrets. Show notes and resources mentioned in this episode: http://reconsidering.org/episodes/22
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In today's conversation, I am joined by Daniel Pink; author of five New York Times bestsellers, including his latest, The Power of Regret: How Looking Backward Moves Us Forward (which is the focus of our conversation today). His other books include When, A Whole New Mind, 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. I reached out to Dan while I was writing my new book, What Your Employees Need and Can't Tell You (which is now on presale and coming out on October 11, 2022) because I reference his book Drive a few times and wanted him to have a chance to weigh in and make sure I attributed everything correctly (something I do for every mention in my books). I was so deep in writing mode that I didn't realize he had a new book coming out at that time, so I asked him to come join me on the podcast to talk about his newest book, The Power of Regret. You will hear all about it in our conversation of course, but let me tell you, this book did not disappoint. It is full of great examples and extensive research -- it will change the way you think about regret and what it means to be human. You don't want to miss this conversation where we talk all about it. Show Notes: [00:40] In today's conversation, I am joined by Dan Pink. He is the author of five New York Times bestsellers. [01:51] In this episode we talk about his newest book, The Power of Regret. [03:41] Dan shares about himself and his background. [05:49] He realized in his early thirties what he was doing on the side (writing) should be what he was doing full-time. [07:12] He shares about the manga comic book he wrote called The Adventures of Johnny Bunko: The Last Career Guide You'll Ever Need. It is a 180-page graphic novel written in the Japanese comic form of manga. [09:41] The book received a number of awards, including one from the American Library Association. [12:06] In the first week the book came out he got an offer for the movie rights, which he declined, and he never got another one. (Per the theme of today's episode…Does he regret it?) [14:43] Dan's tips for writing books: When it comes to writing and content creation there is a lot to be said for getting the reps. Start small and work up to writing a book. Listen to the feedback you get. [15:59] When writing a book you have to have a very high bar for whether something is worth writing a book about. Many ideas don't have shoulders broad enough to carry a full book and they would be better as an article or essay. [17:20] Writing a book is hard so if you don't pick a topic that you are deeply interested in it is going to be a profoundly miserable experience. [19:50] Does your book deserve 9 hours and 300 pages of someone else's time? And, do you want to live with this for the rest of your life? [21:13] His early book Free Agent Nation was about the rise of people who were working for themselves. [22:41] At any point in our lives we want to have some exploration but at a certain point, we have to execute. [25:15] Dan loves sharing what he is working on along the way and getting feedback from others. [27:14] Not only is regret normal and exceedingly common. Everybody has regrets. [28:15] We want to use our regrets as information for understanding what our value is and learning to do better. [29:21] He did two pieces of original research, one was The American Regret Project. It was a very large public opinion survey of the US population. [30:59] He also did a piece of qualitative research called The World Regret Survey where he invited people around the world to submit their regrets (over 20,000 of them!). [31:55] He found that people around the world had the same four core underlying regrets over and over again. [33:42] One of the core regrets is foundation regrets. These are regrets people have about small bad decisions early in life that accumulate and have negative consequences later in life. [34:23] Boldness regrets are if only I had taken the chance regrets. Moral regrets are if only I had done the right thing. Connection regrets are regrets about relationships. [36:37] We need to process our regrets and use them as a force going forward. A starting point is looking at our regrets and deciding if they are regrets of action or regrets of inaction. [38:15] Regret is one of the most common emotions that we have. Everybody has regrets. [38:30] We have a massive amount of evidence that when we confront and think about our regrets we can use them to make better decisions, solve problems faster and better, avoid cognitive biases, become better negotiators and strategists, and find more meaning in life. [39:59] Feelings are for thinking. They are signals, data, and information. When you have negative feelings even when it is unpleasant we need to figure out what it is teaching us to use them as a force of progress. [41:35] You want to have way more positive emotions than negative emotions but a life well lived is not a life of only positive emotions. Negative emotions serve a role and are part of life. [43:43] Discomfort is a sign of growth so you want a little discomfort because that is how we learn and grow. [46:00] Melina shares her closing thoughts. [48:15] If you enjoy the experience I've provided here for you, will you share about it? That could mean leaving a rating/review or sharing the episode with a friend (or 10!) Thanks for listening. Don't forget to subscribe on Apple Podcasts or Android. If you like what you heard, please leave a review on iTunes and share what you liked about the show. I hope you love everything recommended via The Brainy Business! Everything was independently reviewed and selected by me, Melina Palmer. 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The pandemic is making a lot of people look forward…and back. A lot of regrets are surfacing and new decisions are being made. Multiple NYT bestselling author, Dan Pink's new book is all about just that, regret. On this episode of Mouthwash, we'll be exploring why a ‘no regrets' philosophy isn't all it's cracked up to be and exploring the World Regret Survey. ABOUT DAN (@danielpink)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.Find out more about Dan here. SPONSOR: Season 4 of Mouthwash is proudly sponsored by Workplace from Meta. To make your place of work a great place to work, visit workplace.com/human Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
On this episode of the Breakthrough Builders Podcast, Jesse is joined by the writer Daniel H. Pink. Dan and Jesse have a far-reaching conversation that touches upon:The formative role of reading in Dan's childhood, and the importance and randomness of having access to great libraries as a son of the State of Ohio (4:33)How Dan becomes so enthralled with a subject that he chooses to write a book on it (which he's now done 7 times!) (6:35)The high regard in which Dan holds the structure of a book, and the high bar he sets for himself in continually revising his initial structural hypotheses as he writes (8:53)How Dan developed a writing style that's intellectually coherent and wonderfully accessible (11:01)The importance of cross-disciplinary thinking in today's world (14:08)How Dan asks the right questions in his research to obtain valuable and insightful responses (15:50)The importance of constantly pushing to get feedback from people who have “taste and judgment” – and who will also be radically candid with their feedback (18:06)The “wide diet” of reading that Dan recommends if one is interested in growing and improving as a writer (20:07)Reflections on the applicability of the theses of three of his books – A Whole New Mind (2005), Drive (2009), and The Power of Regret (2022) – to our world today (21:28)The distinction and relationship between “Big P” and “Little P” Purpose in our lives, and how Dan sees “Thinking as a form of Doing and Doing as a form of Thinking” (25:34)Regret as a specific case of the more general case of the need to embrace paradox in our lives (27:59)Dan and Jesse also discuss Dan's favorite Ohio sports memory, the authors he admires most, what he sees as his biggest professional breakthrough (hint: it's not what you think), and his view on who really won the Toledo War. Guest BioDaniel H. Pink is the author of five New York Times bestsellers, including his latest, The Power of Regret: How Looking Backward Moves Us Forward. 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. Helpful LinksDan's official website and TwitterTED Talk “The Puzzle of Motivation,” viewed over 28 million timesDan on the Armchair Expert podcast with Dax Sheppard and Monica Padman - March 2022 Dan speaking about the 4 kinds of regret and what they teach us about ourselves (in light of his worldwide study on regret and his latest book)The Worldwide Regret Study, insights from which formed the foundation of Dan's latest book The Schrödinger's cat thought experiment, which came up no fewer than three times in 30 minutes in Dan's conversation with Jesse
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Regret is a “peculiar emotion,” says Daniel Pink. “People regret inaction more than they regret taking action.” What's more, regret is universal — and healthy. But it's in need of a rebrand. In his new book, “The Power of Regret: How Looking Backward Moves Us Forward,” Dan turns the conventional wisdom about regret into a positive force for change. He includes insights from the last 50 years of social psychology, neuroscience, cognitive science and developmental psychology, as well as his own groundbreaking research. Based on a massive U.S. poll and a “World Regret Survey” that collected regrets from more than 15,000 people in 105 countries, Dan identified four main types of regrets: Foundational: If only I'd done the work. These might include poor choices like smoking, not working hard enough in school or mismanaging one's finances — "small decisions that create problems later on," Dan explains. Boldness: If only I'd taken the chance. This one is "very important for leaders," says Dan, who describes this type of regret as "not traveling, not speaking up, not asking somebody out on a date, not starting a business." Moral: If only I'd done the right thing. Plenty of people regret doing the wrong thing, like bullying, cheating on a spouse, or swindling a business partner. Connection: These are regrets that span "the full gamut" of human relationships across our lifespans, not just romantic ones. Host Jan Griffiths welcomes Dan to discuss how these four categories can help us understand what we truly value in our organizations and in everyday life. They also talk about how to choose comfort over discomfort, making the choice to go back to the office (or not), and what a traditional Japanese method of mending pottery can teach us about improving workplace culture. Featured Guest: Daniel Pink What he does: Dan is the https://www.danpink.com (author of seven books), five of which are New York Times bestsellers. His latest is “The Power of Regret: How Looking Backward Moves Us Forward”. Prior to his publishing career, Dan worked in various roles in politics and government, including as the chief speechwriter to Vice President Al Gore. On Gravitas: “It's a mix of authenticity, credibility and vision — all those three things combined. Authenticity, because the person is being true to herself. Credibility, meaning that other people look at the person and can trust that person — trust not only their morality and what they say, but also trust their competence. And then vision. You can be an authentic person who has credibility and technical skill, and if you have no vision, you don't go anywhere.” Episode HighlightsTimestamped inflection points from the show [3:57] Who is Daniel Pink? Dan describes himself as a citizen, a father, a husband and a writer — whose “story is unfinished.” [7:06] Age of reason: One of the few demographic differences Dan uncovered is that younger folks tend to split their regrets somewhat equally between action and inaction. But as we age, “inaction regrets take over, almost by about two to one margin,” he notes. [11:16] Cultural mosaic: The four categories of regret can give us clues about what makes a coherent corporate culture, says Dan. Fair pay and physical safety are basic values that mirror foundational regrets. Psychological safety is necessary for people to feel comfortable speaking up and taking chances, thus preventing “boldness regret.” The other two are more self-evident: Doing the right (moral) thing and a sense of belonging or affinity with one another that leads to connection. [13:10] Wisdom from Intel: Former Intel CEO Andy Grove once said that when he had to face a tough decision, he'd ask himself: What would my successor do? That question is a great tool for leaders, says Dan. “Would your successor say, Wait a second: We're at the brink of this seismic change. I'm going to slow things down […] I'm going to...
Regret is our constant companion, tugging at our ears to remind us of our mistakes. Our follies. The kind of stuff we shove to the back of our brain fridge and hope it doesn't stink up the house.But what if regret isn't what we think?What if it's actually the way to a happier, more fulfilling life?Daniel Pink, the author of such insightful classics as To Sell is Human and A Whole New Mind, rolled up his sleeves and mined the deep, dingy trenches of regret. What he found just might change your life.As part of the World Regret Survey, Daniel collected regrets from around 16,000 people in 105 countries to try to crack the code of what people regret. He put together his findings in his new book, The Power of Regret: How Looking Backward Moves Us Forward. “The four core regrets operate as a photographic negative of the good life,” Daniel says. “If we know what people regret the most, we can reverse that image to reveal what they value the most.”The curiosities you'll uncover in this episode:The four core regretsWhat a social experiment on a subway taught us about reaching out to estranged friends and familyWhat we regret at a young age versus what we regret when we're olderHow regret can become a compass for a well-lived lifeDid You Know?Silver medalists tend to be the least happy person on the podium. According to a study by David Matsumoto of San Francisco State University, they smiled one-quarter less than first and third place. While the gold medalist shines with happiness for their win and the bronze medalist is happy to have made the podium, the silver medalist is often plagued with “if only” regrets.Curious State is a Quick and Dirty Tips podcast hosted and produced by Doug Fraser.Find Curious State on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook, or subscribe to our newsletter for the latest updates.Podcast Manager - Adam Cecil Assistant Manager - Emily MillerPodcast and Advertising Operations Specialist - Morgan ChristiansonMarketing Publicity Assistant - Davina TomlinIntern - Brendan Picha The Quick and Dirty Tips network is a division of Macmillan Publishers in partnership with Mignon Fogarty, Inc.Have a question? Or a topic you'd like covered on the show? Maybe you just love sending emails? Whichever shoe fits, tie it on and send me a message at curious@quickanddirtytips.com.
“No regrets.” You've heard people proclaim it as a philosophy of life. That's nonsense, even dangerous, says Daniel H. Pink in his latest book, "The Power of Regret: How Looking Backward Moves Us Forward." Pink sits down with the other "dp," (Dan Pontefract) and they get into a rollicking conversation on the topic of regret. Pink discusses his research including American attitudes about regret as well as his own World Regret Survey—which has collected regrets from more than 16,000 people in 105 countries—where he identifies the four core regrets that most people have. Pink discusses the four regrets arguing they operate as a “photographic negative” of the good life. By understanding what people regret the most, we can understand what they value the most. Tune in and learn more about regret. You can't live a life with "no regrets."
Everybody has regrets, Daniel H. Pink explains in "The Power of Regret" (Riverhead Books). They're a universal and healthy part of being human. And understanding how regret works can help us make smarter decisions, perform better at work and school, and bring greater meaning to our lives. Drawing on research in social psychology, neuroscience, and biology, Pink debunks the myth of the “no regrets” philosophy of life. Using the largest sampling of American attitudes about regret ever conducted as well as his own World Regret Survey — which has collected regrets from more than 15,000 people in 105 countries — he lays out the four core regrets that each of us has. These deep regrets offer compelling insights into how we live and how we can find a better path forward.
“Regrets, I've had a few. But then again, too few to mention.” These famous lyrics from Frank Sinatra's classic song, “My Way,” assert the idea that it's very easy to recover & move on from the bad choices we make in life. But in 2020, Daniel Pink launched the “World Regret Survey,” & asked 15,000 […] The post Daniel Pink: The Surprising Power Of Regret appeared first on Mark C. Crowley.
Episode 170: Daniel H. Pink: 'Regret is not dangerous or abnormal, it is healthy and universal, an integral part of being human', Daniel H. Pink writes in his provocative and eye-opening new book. The Power Of Regret. 'Done right, it needn't bring us down; it can lift us up.'Drawing from research in social psychology, neuroscience, biology, and more, as well as from more than 10,000 people in 35 countries around the world who responded to his World Regret Survey - the largest of its kind ever conducted - Pink challenges the idea of regret being a drag on our self-esteem and outlook. In fact, understanding how regret actually works and using those insights to reframe our perspective of it will help us reclaim regret and bring greater meaning to our lives.
Hey, you might like my twice-monthly email with book reviews and ideas of what you should be reading, and listening to, next. Click here to subscribe. About the book “No regrets.” You've heard people proclaim it as a philosophy of life. That's nonsense, even dangerous, says Daniel H. Pink in his latest bold and inspiring work. Everybody has regrets. They're a fundamental part of our lives. And if we reckon with them in fresh and imaginative ways, we can enlist our regrets to make smarter decisions, perform better at work and school, and deepen our sense of meaning and purpose. In The Power of Regret, Pink draws on research in psychology, neuroscience, economics, and biology to challenge widely-held assumptions about emotions and behavior. Using the largest sampling of American attitudes about regret ever conducted as well as his own World Regret Survey — which has collected regrets from more than 16,000 people in 105 countries — he identifies the four core regrets that most people have. These four regrets, Pink argues, operate as a “photographic negative” of the good life. By understanding what people regret the most, we can understand what they value the most. And by following the simple, science-based, three-step process that he sets out, we can transform our regrets in a positive force for working smarter and living better. With Pink's signature blend of big ideas and practical takeaways, captivating stories and crisp humor, The Power of Regret offers an urgent and indispensable guide for a life well lived. Source: https://www.danpink.com/the-power-of-regret/ About the author 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. Source: https://www.danpink.com/about/ Big idea #1 — Regret is not a dirty word Regret can actually be healthy. Over 70 years of research has concluded two things; that regret makes us human, and regret makes us better. It makes us human because it engages this uniquely human ability that we have to time travel in our minds; forward into a hypothetical future to look at our lives if we took one decision versus another decision, backwards to think about what decision we should make now, and then forwards again into a different path or an alternate reality, to compare that to our current future or an alternative future. Regret is especially painful as well as an emotion, because we can mostly blame it on our own decisions and actions or inactions. It is also a very common feeling, and one that is highly valued. It makes us better by; sharpening our decision-making skills (we need to feel a little bit bad in order to not to repeat those particular decisions or actions that we took or didn't take) elevating our performance (it can deepen persistence by imagining ourselves winning that gold medal / aceing the test / getting the job that we're about to go into an interview for) strengthening meaning and connection (by reminding us what is important, what we don't want to do, what we do want to do, how we want to live, how we don't want to live). Obviously we don't want our regrets to overwhelm us. There's a quote in the book that says, we want regrets to “poke us, not smother us”. Big idea #2 — The four types of regret In the regret surveys that Dan created, adults shared their regrets and were asked to categorise them into eight domains. Those eight domains were family, partners, education, career, finance, other, health, and friends. And they were in that order. So the most regrets were in the family domain, and the least regrets were categorised in friends domain. But when they looked at the data, they realised that they were looking at the categorisation or those domains all wrong, there was actually a different theming of the regrets that could be established. Those four types of regrets are; Foundational — a failure to be a responsible conscientious person or prudent. And most of the regrets here come into those financial educational and health domains. Often it's a lack of the right decisions around what's best for you in the future, or taking care of yourself now in order to be in a better place in the future period of time. Boldness — most of these come from inaction forgone opportunities. We're more likely to, and the fact that we're more likely to regret what we didn't do, so a boldness regret is a lack of boldness in the past. Moral — taking the low road, which normally involves cheating, lying, deceiving, something bad in that. Connection — fractured or unrealised relationships with each other. The other term for this, this was rifts and drifts. So did you have a rift with someone; an argument or a falling out that was never really resolved, or did you just drift apart and you regret that and you feel guilty about not keeping in touch. Those come up later in life where maybe someone gets sick or passes away and you regret not staying in touch with them. These underpin all of the domains, meaning it's not the domain that regrets fall into that distinguish them, but the type of regret, or the reason that someone regretted the thing. Other researchers that Dan spoke to said on boldness regrets that “regrettable failures to act have a longer half-life than regrettable actions”. Inaction is so much more painful for people, and throughout the book you can see this sentiment littered within the verbatim responses that people sent as part of the surveys.Regrettable failures to act have a longer half-life than regrettable actions It's incredibly painful reading, you could almost read all the regrets and go away with a renewed sense of purpose and resolve to not let these things happen in your life. Big idea #3 — Avoiding and fixing regrets To avoid regrets we can learn from the ones we've already got, take different decisions and pathways in order to avoid doing those things again in the future. For regret we already have, we can do a few things to stop them smothering us. Firstly we can undo it; maybe that's apologising, or maybe it's taking action and behaving in a way that will undo, improve, or fix what you did or didn't do in the past. Secondly we can ‘at least' it; taking something from a regret to a relief or from an ‘if only' to an ‘at least'. Eg. Dan shares this example about his regret of going to law school, which wasn't something he wanted to do. Rather than… If only I hadn't gone to law school, try At least I met my wife there This is good for the pesky stuff that niggles away at us. It's a bit of gratitude and is more about changing the mindset around a particular regret. This works for certain types of regrets, but you might have bigger ones or ones that are created by inaction, which can be harder to undo. The three steps to try here are; Relive and relieve: disclosing the regret (to yourself or someone else) Normalise and neutralise: practicing self-compassion, thinking how you would speak to a friend in the same situation who came to you for advice. Analyse and strategise: creating distance between yourself and the regret by looking at it in the third person (eg Steph didn't do X, rather than I didn't do X) Let's connect LinkedIn Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Best-selling author Daniel Pink admits he's pedaling against the wind. His new book, "The Power of Regret" takes on the longstanding and deeply ingrained doctrine that paying attention to our regrets is foolish. In this episode, we ask him why this notion is wrong."No regrets" is the name or theme of countless books and popular songs. Bob Dylan, Angelina Jolie, and Ruth Bader Ginsberg all advised us to live without regrets. "We think that it's courageous to say I have no regrets, but it's not," Pink tells us. "What's courageous is staring your regrets in the eye, confronting them, and doing something about them".Almost everybody has regrets. And if we acknowledge them in fresh and imaginative ways, we can enlist our regrets to make smarter decisions, perform better at work and school, and deepen our sense of meaning and purpose. In our solutions podcast, we hear that examining what we regret the most helps us understand what we value the most.Pink draws on research in psychology, neuroscience, economics, and biology to challenge widely-held assumptions about emotions and behavior. He also questioned people about their regrets and conducted his own World Regret Survey, which has collected regrets from more than 16,000 people in 105 countries.Recommendation: Jim often listens to the podcast, "Blocked and Reported", hosted by journalists Katie Herzog and Jesse Singal. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
We've all been told, try to live a life without regret. But, what if regret was actually a good thing? That's the highly provocative question today's guest, Dan Pink ask. And then answer with a whole bunch of scientifically researched and validated ways that regret can actually be an incredibly valuable experience, and power tool for a life well-lived. In fact, a life entirely without regret, he argues, might even do more harm than good. I've known Dan for well over a decade now, and he's been on the show a number of times over the years. A former White House speechwriter, he left politics and shifted focus to writing books that open our eyes to the human condition and plant seeds to do life better, including New York Times bestsellers A Whole New Mind, Drive, To Sell Is Human, and When. His books have sold millions of copies, been translated into forty-two languages, and have won multiple awards.In Dan's new book, The Power of Regret, he takes on a topic we've all grappled with, and gives it a surprising reframe. He draws on research in psychology, neuroscience, economics, and biology to challenge widely-held assumptions about emotions and behavior. Using the largest sampling of American attitudes about regret ever conducted as well as his own World Regret Survey—which has collected regrets from more than 16,000 people in 105 countries—he identifies the four core regrets that most people have. These four regrets, Dan argues, operate as a “photographic negative” of the good life. In it, and through our conversation today, we find out how regret, our most misunderstood emotion, can be the pathway to our best life.You can find Dan at: Website | InstagramIf you LOVED this episode:You'll also love the earlier conversation we had with Dan about the powerful role of timing in life.My new book is available!Order Sparked: Discover Your Unique Imprint for Work that Makes You Come Alive today!Check out our offerings & partners: Air Doctor: Capture contaminants and chemicals with a medical-grade UltraHEPA air purifier that's 100X more effective than ordinary purifiers. Go to airdoctorpro.com and use the promo code GOODLIFE to receive a 35% discount off their classic AirDoctor 3000 purifier. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
In Drive he taught us what truly motivates you, in To Sell Is Human he explained why everyone is in sales, and in When he told us the secrets of perfect timing. Now, Dan Pink is back with the largest study on human regret ever completed. Pink conducted his own World Regret Survey, collecting regrets from more than 16,000 people in 105 countries, and he found 4 core regrets people have, and why regret makes us better humans. You'll also learn: What people regret most If you'll regret taking a chance or failing by taking the chance. What entrepreneurs regret How helping people anticipate regret can change behavior Check out the show notes and auto-play chapters at https://JustinBradyShow.com
In this episode of the EMEA Recruitment podcast, we were proud to welcome Daniel Pink, New York Times bestselling author of seven books, including the forthcoming The Power of Regret. “What we end up regretting is not taking the risk; our regrets about taking risks are relatively small.” With his new book coming out this year, Paul Toms, our Founder, asks Daniel how he got into writing in the first place. It was something that he discovered over many years, after writing as a hobby on the side of university, graduate school and his first jobs. During his 30s, Daniel realised that he shouldn't be writing on the side; it should be the centre of his life. Although it's an act of thinking and learning for Daniel, writing is also “really hard”. In fact, his new book, The Power of Regret, isn't something he would have written in his 30s. Now, in his 50s, he explains that it felt “inevitable”. It's also a topic that people wanted to talk to him about. Unlike his previous books, which have been about “big ideas”, this one is about “big emotion”. When Daniel invited people to speak about their regrets, he found that they weren't hesitant at all; regret, it turns out, is one of human's most prevalent emotions. As part of his research, Daniel set up the World Regret Survey, which collated over 16,000 regrets from people within 105 countries – people clearly want to talk about this subject and, Daniel believes, unburden themselves. If we understand our regrets, we can also become better people and lead a good life, he explains. Paul finds out which regret was the most common – make sure to listen to the full episode below to find out. We explore the regrets people have regarding relationships, not just between family and friends, but also with our co-workers. Daniel has found that what people really value are the basic things in life, which are also the elements of a strong and coherent corporate culture. Had he navigated his life differently, Daniel explains how he may have become a scientist himself. Now, though, he enjoys talking to them and building bridges between disciplines. Despite his strong network, one of Daniel's own regrets is that he never fostered a mentorship relationship with anybody; he was too certain about everything in his younger years. Nevertheless, Daniel gives a truly inspired answer to Paul's question of who he would interview on his own podcast – what a line-up! Tune in towards the end of the episode to find out. If you'd like to find a particular part of the episode, please use the timestamps below: 01:27: The last thing that made Daniel smile 03:07: How Daniel got into writing 05:06: Why writing is “really hard” 06:07: Why Daniel wrote The Power of Regret 07:41: How people opened up about regrets 11:10: The regret that stood out 16:24: Is Daniel a carefree person? 19:20: Why we should reach out 21:37: How companies can learn from regret 23:56: Choosing the field of science and human motivation 29:32: The politics of linguistics 33:45: Who will benefit from the book most? 36:56: Why Daniel never had a mentor 39:27: Daniel's dream podcast guests 41:23: How to reach out to Daniel If you'd like to find out more about Daniel and his work, visit his website: danpink.com We're proud to support international medical charity Operation Smile through the EMEA Recruitment podcast. We're hoping to create 100 new smiles through this partnership – to help us achieve this target, please donate: https://www.emearecruitment.com/operation-smile The EMEA Recruitment podcast is hosted by Paul Toms and Rose Jinks. Visit our website for more information on our international recruitment services: https://www.emearecruitment.com/ You can also keep up to date with us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/emea-recruitment-limited/ To connect with Paul, visit his profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paultoms/ Or follow him on Twitter: https://twitter.com/paul_toms If you have any suggestions for the EMEA Recruitment podcast, please get in touch with Rose: rose.jinks@emearecruitment.com #emearecruitment #emearecruitmentpodcast #danielpink #thepowerofregret #nytimesbestsellers #paultoms #operationsmile