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Based in part on his own World Regret Survey, which collated more than 16,000 regrets from people in 105 countries, Daniel Pink employs a combination of social psychology and anecdotes to dismantle the notion of 'no regrets'. Training his insight and wit on an often-overlooked subject, he explains how reflecting upon what might have been can help us live more happily, productively and purposefully.
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  1. Nearly all regrets fall into four core categories—foundation regrets, boldness regrets, moral regrets, and connection regrets.
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  2. This is one of the central findings on regret: it can deepen persistence, which almost always elevates performance.
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Canongate (February 3, 2022)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 256 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1838857036
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1838857035
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.02 x 0.75 x 9.17 inches
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Daniel H. Pink is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of seven books -- including his latest, THE POWER OF REGRET: How Looking Backward Moves Us Forward. His books have sold millions of copies around the world, been translated into forty-two languages, and have won multiple awards. He lives with his family in Washington, DC.

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Customers find the book insightful and relevant. They describe it as an interesting, easy read with a clear perspective on regret and how it influences decisions. Readers appreciate the relatable guidance and language used to illustrate concepts.

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36 customers mention "Thought provoking"36 positive0 negative

Customers find the book insightful, clear, and a valuable reference. They appreciate the thoughtful approach of making a big subject digestible and providing helpful ideas for working through regrets. The book provides concrete suggestions on how to get past them or move on. Readers describe it as an interesting social science summary that offers practical advice to lead a good life.

"...From the book cover design to the rich and valuable reference The Power of Regret is bookworm cool! I discovered that I do have regrets...." Read more

"Another “big book” by Daniel Pink, this time, a handy-dandy guide about how to make good use of regret...." Read more

"Daniel Pink does it again! He has a way of digging deep into a topic and sharing the content in a meaningful and practical way." Read more

"...any regrets and put a positive spin on everything, this really made me stop and think...." Read more

30 customers mention "Readability"28 positive2 negative

Customers find the book easy to read and follow. They appreciate the research and guidance provided. Readers find it an interesting read with nuggets of advice.

"...I really enjoyed this book! It was well written, easy to read, and very thought provoking...." Read more

"...Good book, that’s all." Read more

"This is a good intro on how to use regrets to move on with lots of examples." Read more

"...Nice to know and easy to follow, a good book worth reading." Read more

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Customers find the book helpful in understanding regret and how it influences decisions. They appreciate the database of individual regrets, self-compassion, and self-distancing. The book provides a framework to leverage mistakes as powerful.

"...book cover design to the rich and valuable reference The Power of Regret is bookworm cool! I discovered that I do have regrets...." Read more

"...Also thought the classification of regrets was clever. This made it easy to remember the types of regrets and ideas for how to move through them...." Read more

"...I did find the categories of regret to be interesting, but that only helps in the conversation and not much else. Good book, that’s all." Read more

"...can provide alternative strategies to improve decision making and reduce regret as well as take post regret actions to improve one's current..." Read more

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Customers find the book easy to read and understand. They appreciate the clear writing style and helpful guidance provided. The book is described as a quick, easy read that requires minimal brain power.

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"...I was able to clearly explain it to others (rare for me)...." Read more

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"...His books have typically been insightful, clear and to the point. And I REALLY wanted to like this book!..." Read more

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  • Yorka
    5.0 out of 5 stars The Power of Regret is a real joy, a great read/audio.
    Reviewed in the United States on February 22, 2023
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    One book at a time, one talk at a time and one creative "Bunko Bonus" at a time. Daniel Pink offers readers opportunities to personally participate in the building of each book. I consider myself fortunate to have a through line that moves through each book in tandem with my work year after year. (Uncanny!)
    I frequently reference an earlier publication when describing the last book. Always new takeaways, media formats and giveaways.
    The quality and quantity of the research (including the creation of The American Regret Survey a massive database of individual regrets - in their own words)
    From the book cover design to the rich and valuable reference The Power of Regret is bookworm cool!
    I discovered that I do have regrets. By understanding the four core regrets made this abundantly clear. Hearing individual stories (in the "voice" of the participants) adds flavor to the emotional tone of the survey.
    I enjoyed the research studies measuring emotions of Gold, Silver and Bronze Olympic metal winners. Fascinating research design that reinforced the disappointing experience of winning Silver.
    "Temporal Discounting" is one of numerous
    concepts worth exploring in depth.
    "Fortune Favors the Bold!" -- Affairs of the
    Heart and The World of Work are "fertile soil'
    for Boldness Regret
    "....I could've been somebody!"
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  • Carole Duff
    4.0 out of 5 stars A quick, easy, and helpful read
    Reviewed in the United States on November 18, 2024
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    Another “big book” by Daniel Pink, this time, a handy-dandy guide about how to make good use of regret. Well researched and documented with actionable take-aways.
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  • Maia Hope
    5.0 out of 5 stars A Compelling Perspective on Regret
    Reviewed in the United States on October 12, 2024
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    Daniel Pink does it again! He has a way of digging deep into a topic and sharing the content in a meaningful and practical way.
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  • Dr. Bruce C. Walker
    5.0 out of 5 stars Insightful, thought provoking and well written
    Reviewed in the United States on March 24, 2022
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    This was the 4th book of Dan's that I purchased and read (Drive, A Whole New Mind, and When were the others). I really enjoyed this book! It was well written, easy to read, and very thought provoking. As someone who has tried hard to block out any regrets and put a positive spin on everything, this really made me stop and think. He brought out comments and thoughts from the World Regret Survey, then followed up his conclusions with the scientific literature. I am a college professor (Business Management) and I have used Drive and AWNM as required reading in a class. TPOR is probably my favorite of the four I've read. Great job, Dan!
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  • Blanca E
    5.0 out of 5 stars Get Your Notepad Ready
    Reviewed in the United States on March 2, 2022
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    I always enjoy Dan Pink's style of writing and his new book did not disappoint. The book includes research on the regrets people have and what to do about them. Each chapter moved nicely -- connected to the previous text but offering new information. This approach helped to keep each chapter interesting even though there were many! Also thought the classification of regrets was clever. This made it easy to remember the types of regrets and ideas for how to move through them. I was able to clearly explain it to others (rare for me).

    This books is a practical approach to understanding regrets, with some concrete ideas of how to get past them or move on if you can't. Thumbs up!
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  • Reid McCormick
    3.0 out of 5 stars I regret to inform you...
    Reviewed in the United States on September 27, 2024
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    Do I regret buying this book? No. Is it my favorite book? No.
    When I college I had a lot of debates regarding regret. I thought regret was good. Most of my friends and acquaintances believed in living a life with no regrets. So I was so happy to find a book regarding the power of regret.
    Regret is a powerful thing. It teaches us who we were and who we want to become. It shows us what we value.

    If you believe regret is powerful then this book won't give you much more information. The author gives a lot of examples and a little research, but I didn’t feel like I learned much else. I did find the categories of regret to be interesting, but that only helps in the conversation and not much else.

    Good book, that’s all.
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  • Kevin Holtsberry
    4.0 out of 5 stars Pink helps you understand how regret actually works and how to make sense of it
    Reviewed in the United States on November 22, 2022
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    I am probably rounding up on this one as I like Daniel Pink so much (his Pinkcast is great). Again, why no half stars Goodreads? Say 3.5 or so.

    There are two elements in this book. The academic part of the unpacking and structuring on regret. Lots of research, lots of anecdotes, etc. Pink helps you understand how regret actually works and how to make sense of it.

    The second part is how to use this to live a better life. This is the hard part as it requires thinking about your life in often uncomfortable ways and making changes. Never easy.

    Two insights 1) the basics matter: take care of your health, finances, relationships. Good eating and exercise habits go a long way. Save more, spend less. Connections with friends, co-workers and family are important.

    2) Concentrate on the big decisions when thinking of regret. Good enough works for an awful lot of choices but some choices require a different lens. When in doubt, take the risk, reach out, do the right thing.

    What makes this tough is that it is so easy to get lost in the details, to let bad habits carry you along. Years or even decades later you end up with regret even as you wonder what went wrong. Despite all the social science, I think there is an art to all of this. Some people just seem better at living into the big moments and learning from their mistakes.

    Comically, I feel like I should have thought about these things 25 years ago...
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars A nice change of pace read.
    Reviewed in the United States on March 12, 2024
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    This book is a lesson in viewing passed regrets as lessons learned for moving forward in the future.
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  • Cliente Amazon
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excelente leitura para a vida
    Reviewed in Brazil on May 13, 2024
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    Livro que trata de uma forma positiva sobre o arrependimento, como usar ele de forma positiva para as nossas vidas
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  • Karyn Modugno
    5.0 out of 5 stars Everyone NEEDS this book.
    Reviewed in Canada on December 29, 2022
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    Wonderfully written way to think about and sun up all your regrets and put them to good use. Such an enlightening and positive read. Highly recommend!
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  • Prof. Dr. Guido Quelle
    5.0 out of 5 stars Contrarian and Valuable
    Reviewed in Germany on January 6, 2025
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    This is "a typical Dan Pink:" In Dan's books, every single word counts. This book is contrarian to the idea not to think about the past, not to think about things we regret. Dan takes a contrarian approach and suggests we ought to look backward more often in order to learn. Thought provoking and extremely valuable, like every of Dan's books that I read.
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Un reality check puissant et nécessaire
    Reviewed in France on December 13, 2024
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    The Power of Regret est une lecture percutante qui pousse à reconsidérer nos choix et à apprendre de nos regrets. C’est bien écrit, profond, et apporte des perspectives claires.

    Même si certains passages sont un peu longs, le message reste fort et universel. Une lecture enrichissante qui vaut le détour !
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  • Blitzy
    5.0 out of 5 stars No Ragrets
    Reviewed in India on March 2, 2024
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    I feel better. The book was actionable and relatable. It’s worth operating life in a way with this principle of no regrets
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