The Daily Stoic BONUS | The One Thing You’ll Regret More Than Failure - Daniel Pink
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Oct 16, 2025 Regret is a universal theme, linking diverse experiences across 134 countries. Daniel Pink reveals how our regrets often reflect what we truly value: stability, growth, goodness, and love. He discusses common foundation regrets related to money and health, which can undermine long-term stability. Boldness regrets also emerge, highlighting missed opportunities due to fear of taking chances. Interestingly, inaction becomes a more significant source of regret as we age, leaving us to ponder: is failing to act a greater regret than acting?
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Regrets Reflect Core Human Values
- Regrets reveal what people truly value because they are the reverse image of desires.
- Daniel Pink found universal themes across 26,000 regrets from 134 countries, showing common human longings.
Foundation Regrets
- Foundation regrets are about neglecting stability like money, health, and skills.
- Pink labels these as
Choose Boldness Over Safety
- Do take bold chances when opportunities arise because inaction is the regret people most often cite.
- Daniel Pink's research shows people regret not being bold far more than failed bold actions.