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Susan Cain & Daniel Pink: Writing, Longing, and the Search for Meaning

Jun 16, 2022

Susan Cain, author of 'Bittersweet' and advocate for introverts, and Daniel Pink, best known for 'The Power of Regret', discuss the significance of embracing sorrow and negative emotions. They share their creative journeys, emphasizing vulnerability and the profound impact of personal reflection in writing. The pair explore how addressing our emotional complexities can lead to transformative growth and connection. Their insights encourage a cultural shift towards understanding the value of our shadows in the pursuit of meaning.

57:47

Episode guests

Daniel H. Pink

Susan Cain

Highlights

AI Chapters

Episode notes

Making Meaning Out of a Pain

01:10

I'll Punish Myself, Not The Reader

00:53

Intro

3min

Exploring Creative Journeys: The Birth of New Ideas

4min

Finding Your Writer's Voice

16min

Remembering the Initial Wow Factor

2min

Embracing Our Shadows

20min

The Transformative Power of Literature and Personal Reflection

3min

Transforming Pain into Creativity: The Power of Connection and Writing

5min

Wrap-Up and Promotions: Engaging with Insightful Authors

2min

What do we lose when we avoid sorrow and chase empty delights, when we mask our pain and feign cheerfulness, when we profess to have no regrets and insist on turning every frown upside down? Those questions are at the heart of two new books by our curators Susan Cain (“Bittersweet”) and Daniel Pink (“The Power of Regret”). Today on the show, they sit down with Rufus to swap notes on the writing process, share what they’ve learned from each other, and imagine what the world might look like if we all learned how to embrace negative emotions.

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