The deathbed stuff just drives me nuts because, like you said, in our final moments, there's a lot of factors that are weighing into what we say we regret. I think one should anticipate what I think most people will regret in the future, but actually chill out on most stuff and recognize that some regrets are ephemeral. And so anticipating regret is not a perfect decision-making tool.
Next in our listeners’ favorite series: Author Daniel Pink teaches us how to transform our relationship with regret so that we can live happier, more fulfilling lives.
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