Ever wondered what it really means to start over when the world thinks you’ve peaked? In this episode, Daniel Pink, bestselling author of Drive and The Power of Regret, reveals why midlife isn’t a crisis but a creative turning point. He talks about becoming a beginner again after 50, how regret can guide us toward what truly matters, and why lasting motivation comes from autonomy, mastery, and purpose, not paychecks.

👉 Watch now to learn how to reinvent yourself with clarity, courage, and curiosity.

Timestamps:

01:15 Early Career & Al Gore Years

04:12 Leaving Politics for Book Writing

07:05 The Book “Drive” & Science of Motivation

11:10 Leadership & Purpose Within Organizations

14:13 Living an Average Mid-40s Reality

17:08 The Midlife Chrysalis & Year-Long Sabbatical

22:04 Writing for The Washington Post

25:58 Becoming a Rookie at 50

30:00 The Science of Timing

32:03 Evaluating Autonomy, Mastery & Purpose

34:21 How He Wrote “The Power of Regret”

37:42 The Wisdom in Regret

39:24 Anticipated Regret in Action

42:34 On Retirement & Regeneration

46:16 The Idea of Gap Year at 50

49:38 Regenerative vs. Retirement Communities

51:49 Upsides & Downsides of Aging

55:20 Dan’s Wisdom Bumper Sticker

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