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The Role of Regret in Decision Making.
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47:33 - 55:23 (07:50)

In this episode, the importance of regret as an emotion in decision making is discussed, and how avoiding it can lead to a lack of growth and learning.

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The concept of regret requires agency, but the line between what we have control over and what we don't is often blurred.
47:33 - 49:12 (01:39)
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Regret
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The concept of regret requires agency, but the line between what we have control over and what we don't is often blurred. We can't regret things that are completely out of our control, but it's easy to feel like we could have done something differently.

Chapter
The Role of Regret in Decision Making.
Episode
#437 - Daniel H. Pink - How To Overcome Regret
Podcast
Modern Wisdom
The majority of the US population believes in both free will and the idea that everything in life happens for a reason, leading to contradictory beliefs that are frustrating to reconcile.
49:12 - 50:23 (01:10)
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Philosophy
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The majority of the US population believes in both free will and the idea that everything in life happens for a reason, leading to contradictory beliefs that are frustrating to reconcile.

Chapter
The Role of Regret in Decision Making.
Episode
#437 - Daniel H. Pink - How To Overcome Regret
Podcast
Modern Wisdom
When we view our lives as a narrative, we begin to see the importance of redemption narratives and the power of progress.
50:23 - 52:43 (02:19)
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Narrative Psychology
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When we view our lives as a narrative, we begin to see the importance of redemption narratives and the power of progress. This perspective helps us reckon with unpleasant emotions like regret and move towards personal growth.

Chapter
The Role of Regret in Decision Making.
Episode
#437 - Daniel H. Pink - How To Overcome Regret
Podcast
Modern Wisdom
The speaker discusses the concept of regret and how it can be difficult to predict what we will regret in the future.
52:43 - 55:23 (02:40)
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Regret
Summary

The speaker discusses the concept of regret and how it can be difficult to predict what we will regret in the future. He suggests that our future self generally has our best interests in mind.

Chapter
The Role of Regret in Decision Making.
Episode
#437 - Daniel H. Pink - How To Overcome Regret
Podcast
Modern Wisdom