EPISODE · Feb 7, 2022 · 46 MIN
ATG 59: Debunking the popular (but incorrect) philosophy of “No regrets” - My conversation with Daniel H. Pink
from All It Takes Is A Goal · host Jon Acuff
We live in a culture that’s obsessed with living regret-free, but if we’re honest, we all have them. Collectively, it’s the most common negative emotion we experience, so why do we struggle to deal with it so much? That question led New York Times bestselling author, Daniel H. Pink, to ask 16,000 people in 105 countries about their regrets. He found that this negative emotion has the potential to be used in a powerful and positive way. He joins me in this episode for a conversation about how dealing with your regrets and failures can help you reprioritize your values, make you a better decision maker, and propel your life in a new direction.From This Episode:Find out more about Dan Pink at his website where you can order The Power of Regret or any of his other books and book him to speak!Dan's Book List:Working by Studs Terkel Mindset by Carol DweckInfluence by Robert Cialdini 1984 by George OrwellAnimal Farm by George OrwellGrab a 2022 Finish Calendar!Enter code JONACUFF at Ukwazi Makadamia to get a free snack-size package of macadamia nuts with any order!Follow Jon on Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and Facebook.Order Soundtracks, Jon's newest book available wherever you find quality books!
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We live in a culture that’s obsessed with living regret-free, but if we’re honest, we all have them. Collectively, it’s the most common negative emotion we experience, so why do we struggle to deal with it so much? That question led New York Times bestselling author, Daniel H. Pink, to ask 16,000 people in 105 countries about their regrets. He found that this negative emotion has the potential to be used in a powerful and positive way. He joins me in this episode for a conversation about ho...
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