In 'Drive: The Story of My Life,' Larry Bird shares his personal and professional journey, including his decision to transfer from Indiana University to Indiana State, the heartbreak of his father's suicide and his own failed marriage, and the discipline that turned him into a national superstar. The book covers his time with the Boston Celtics, the Celtic-Laker rivalry, and his interactions with other NBA legends like Magic Johnson, Dominique Wilkins, and Michael Jordan.
In The Power of Regret, Daniel H. Pink delves into the psychology of regret, drawing on extensive research in social psychology, neuroscience, economics, and biology. He debunks the myth of the 'no regrets' philosophy and argues that regret is a fundamental and valuable emotion. Pink identifies four core categories of regret: foundation regrets, boldness regrets, moral regrets, and connection regrets. These categories serve as a 'photographic negative' of the good life, revealing what people value most. The book provides a three-step process for transforming regrets into positive forces for personal growth and better decision-making. Pink's work is based on his World Regret Survey, which collected regrets from over 16,000 people in 105 countries, offering practical guidance on how to thrive beyond mistakes and turn regrets into learning opportunities.
In 'When: The Scientific Secrets of Perfect Timing', Daniel H. Pink draws on extensive research from psychology, biology, and economics to show that timing is not an art but a science. The book explores how to use the hidden patterns of the day to build ideal schedules, why certain breaks improve student test scores, how to turn a poor start into a fresh beginning, and the optimal times for various life decisions such as quitting a job, switching careers, or getting married. Pink synthesizes this research into a readable narrative with practical takeaways and stories, offering readers compelling insights into how to live richer, more engaged lives.
In 'A Whole New Mind,' Daniel H. Pink argues that the future belongs to individuals who can master the six essential aptitudes of the right brain: Design, Story, Symphony, Empathy, Play, and Meaning. As the world transitions from the Information Age to the Conceptual Age, these skills become crucial for professional success and personal fulfillment. Pink discusses how forces like abundance, Asia, and automation are driving this shift and provides tools, tips, and exercises to help readers develop these essential abilities[1][2][4].
This week’s conversation is with Daniel Pink, the author of 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 helped readers and organizations around the world rethink how they live and operate.
Daniel received a BA from Northwestern University, where he was a Truman Scholar and was elected to Phi Beta Kappa, and a JD from Yale Law School. He has also received honorary doctorates from Georgetown University, the Pratt Institute, the Ringling College of Art and Design, the University of Indianapolis, and Westfield State University.
And Daniel has a new book out - The Power of Regret: How Looking Backwards Moves Us - about the transforming power of our least understood yet potentially most valuable emotion: regret.
In writing this book, Daniel spent three years examining decades of research and analyzing his own study consisting of over 16,000 individual responses on the science of regret.
Dan is the real deal, he BRINGS it during this conversation, and I can’t wait for you to learn from his insights. You won’t “regret” it.
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