Listen "The case for regret"
Episode Synopsis
Sean Illing talks with writer Daniel Pink about his book The Power of Regret. They discuss why regret can be not only useful, but potentially the most valuable emotion we have. Daniel and Sean talk about the difference between regret and "wallowing," how to anticipate regrets and act accordingly, and Daniel shares his findings on the regrets that Americans most have in common.
Host: Sean Illing (@seanilling), Interviews Writer, Vox
Guest: Daniel Pink (@DanielPink), author
References:
The Power of Regret: How Looking Backward Moves Us Forward by Daniel H. Pink (Riverhead; 2022)
Self-Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself by Kristin Neff (William Morrow; 2015)
The Art and Science of Personality Development by Dan P. McAdams (Guilford; 2016)
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Editor: Amy Drozdowska
Deputy Editorial Director, Vox Talk: Amber Hall
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Host: Sean Illing (@seanilling), Interviews Writer, Vox
Guest: Daniel Pink (@DanielPink), author
References:
The Power of Regret: How Looking Backward Moves Us Forward by Daniel H. Pink (Riverhead; 2022)
Self-Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself by Kristin Neff (William Morrow; 2015)
The Art and Science of Personality Development by Dan P. McAdams (Guilford; 2016)
Enjoyed this episode? Rate Vox Conversations ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ and leave a review on Apple Podcasts.
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Support Vox Conversations by making a financial contribution to Vox! bit.ly/givepodcasts
This episode was made by:
Producer: Erikk Geannikis
Editor: Amy Drozdowska
Deputy Editorial Director, Vox Talk: Amber Hall
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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