Is There a Silver Lining in Action Regrets?

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Many people who went to college, especially in America, regret not studying abroad.
There are common regrets in different domains of life, such as education regret, romance regret, and career regret.
The common root of these regrets is the choice between playing it safe or taking a chance.
The majority of people regret not taking the chance, although there are exceptions.
Boldness regrets, particularly the regret of not taking a chance, are one of the four core regrets.
Inaction regrets and action regrets are roughly equal in number in our 20s, but inaction regrets become more prominent by age 50.

Author Daniel Pink teaches us how to transform our relationship with regret so that we can live happier, more fulfilling lives.

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