The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett

The Real Trick To Long Term Motivation: Daniel Pink

Mar 31, 2022

Daniel Pink, a best-selling author known for his insights into motivation and behavior, delves into the surprising role of regret in our lives. He argues that regrets can guide us towards personal growth and a deeper appreciation of our experiences. Pink explores the balance between pursuing passion and everyday contributions, emphasizing empathy in communication and the evolution of sales dynamics. He encourages embracing self-compassion and using one's experiences to foster meaningful connections.

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Episode guests

Daniel Pink

Highlights

AI Chapters

Episode notes

Why I Wrote the Book "Free Agent Nation"

01:17

The two types of purpose: capital P purpose and small P purpose

01:29

The Power of Storytelling in Presentations

02:01

The Power of Facing Regret

01:32

Intro

3min

Mastering Effective Communication and Motivation

17min

Finding Purpose in Everyday Contributions

7min

The Importance of System Efficiency and Lessons in Sales

2min

The New Dynamics of Sales and Communication

13min

The Power of Storytelling: Connecting Emotionally for Greater Impact

4min

Understanding Chronotypes and Regret

21min

Navigating Regret and Growth

18min

Struggles with Health Decisions and Dietary Choices

2min

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Embracing Regret and Privilege

12min

11.

Emphasizing Business Efficiency Through Effective Systems

2min

Daniel Pink is the best-selling author of books that show the hidden ways to motivate yourself and those around you. He’s the man behind Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us, When: The Scientific Secrets of Perfect Timing, To Sell Is Human and Free Agent Nation. His new book is all about The Power of Regret.

Daniel was still in his 20s when he’d risen to be the chief speechwriter to the Vice President of the United States, but he walked away from it all with no idea what he wanted to do next. He decided to bring his wisdom to all of us with his best-selling books. Do you think regret is bad? Wrong. In his new book, Daniel shows how we all need regrets in our lives to guide us through how to bounce back from our mistakes, as well as appreciate our highs. This unconventional view might prove to be exactly what you need.

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Twitter - https://twitter.com/DanielPink

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Daniels book:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Power-Regret-Looking-Backward-Forward

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https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo

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