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S18 E1: Regret Is Universal (Daniel Pink)

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Why Regret is Universal and Healthy

Regret is not dangerous or abnormal. It is healthy and universal, an integral part of being human. In one study, regret was the second most common emotion expressed, trailing only love. 99% of people admitted that they experience this emotion occasionally. Regret is a universal human experience. The only people who don't have regrets are 5-year-olds, people with brain damage and neurodegenerative disorders, and sociopaths. The inability to feel regret isn't a sign of psychological health. It's the sign of a grave disorder.

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