To live is to accumulate at least some regret, says author Dan Acker. If you don't experience a regret, truly, it's a sign of a potentially grave problem,. We're much more inclined to do the counterfactual thinking that makes us feel worse. Our brains are built for progress and efficiency; they know those if onlys will make us better if we do it right.
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.
If you enjoyed this episode, Maya suggests you check out this one next: “Grieving the Man I Thought My Husband Was”
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