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How Regret Can Propel You Forward | Daniel Pink (PT. 2)

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Apr 12, 2025

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Daniel H. Pink

Daniel Pink, an award-winning author of five New York Times bestsellers, examines how regret can fuel personal growth and creativity. He shares insights on reframing regret to illuminate future choices, revealing the power of embracing a 'shots on goal' mindset. The conversation highlights the significance of consistent creative effort, the courage to seek help, and the value of taking risks. Pink also dives into the psychological connections people have with tattoos, blending humor and depth while encouraging listeners to reflect on their own life choices.

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ADVICE

Avoid Awkwardness

Just do the thing and let it happen.
Don't overthink potential awkwardness; humans are good at navigating such situations.

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INSIGHT

Extrapolate Experience

People don't extrapolate from their own experience.
Consider how you would feel if someone reached out to you after a long absence.

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ADVICE

Ask for Advice

Ask others for advice; people love giving it, especially to younger individuals.
If you are a student, take advantage of this; it goes away.

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In today’s Part 2 episode, award-winning author Daniel Pink joins Ryan to explore how fear of regret, awkwardness, and failure hold us back—and how embracing a 'shots on goal' mindset can be life-changing. Dan opens up about how he reframed a personal regret to shape his future choices, while Ryan shares what he sees as his own version of the infamous 'No Ragrets' tattoo.

Daniel Pink is an award-winning author of five New York Times bestsellers, including his latest, The Power of Regret: How Looking Backward Moves Us Forward. His other books include the New York Times bestsellers When and A Whole New Mind — as well as the #1 New York Times bestsellers Drive and To Sell is Human.

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