The Power of Regret: How Looking Backward Moves Us Forward

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A FINANCIAL TIMES BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR 2022: BUSINESSA DAILY UK NEWS BEST BOOK OF 2022: BUSINESSEverybody has regrets. They're a fundamental part of our lives. In The Power of Regret, Pink explains how we can enlist our regrets to make smarter decisions, perform better and deepen our sense of meaning and purpose. Drawing on the largest sampling of attitudes about regret ever conducted from his own World Regret Survey, Pink identifies the four core regrets that most people have. With his signature blend of big ideas and practical takeaways, captivating stories and crisp humour, he argues that by understanding what people regret the most, we can understand what they value the most. We can transform our regrets into a positive force for working smarter and living better.

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'I love that Daniel Pink is taking on one of the best (and toughest) teachers in my life - regret. I've always known that regret deepened my connection to myself and to others, but now, thanks to Dan's research and storytelling, I understand why. The idea of "no regrets" doesn't mean living with courage. It means living without reflection. The world needs this book and more reflection. Now' - BRENE BROWN

'In The Power of Regret, Dan Pink trains his intellect and wit on a deeply important subject that we've all experienced but few have explored. The stories he tells are fascinating - and so are the insights he draws from them. Whatever regrets you might have in your life, reading this book won't be one of them' - SUSAN CAIN

'If you have long assumed that "no regrets" is the way to live life, then this book is for you. The incomparably candid, clear and concise Daniel Pink summarises the latest science on looking backward on what could have been and shows how it can vault you forward to a happier, more productive and principled life' - ANGELA DUCKWORTH, author of GRIT

'The Power of Regret dives deep into the research behind the most misunderstood emotion and brings it to life through accessible human storytelling' - Forbes

'This book has the potential to put a positive spin on some of your most negative life experiences' - Woman's Own

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Daniel H. Pink is the author of the New York Times bestsellers Drive, To Sell is Human and When. His books have sold millions of copies, have been translated into forty-two languages and have won multiple awards. Pink and his family live in Washington, D.C. @DanielPink | danpink.com