The Power of Regret, Motivation and Good Timing with Dan Pink

Published: Feb. 2, 2022, 10 a.m.

#40: Bestselling Author Daniel Pink joins Chris to discuss how regret works and how it can help us make smarter decisions, perform better at work and bring greater meaning to our lives. They also talk about Dan\u2019s best hacks, tips and tricks for timing, motivation and more.\nDaniel Pink (@DanielPink) is the author of several bestselling books on business, work, creativity, and behavior, with his latest book being The Power of Regret: How Looking Backward Moves Us Forward. His books have collectively spent more than 5 years on the New York Times best seller\u2019s list (including two #1 spots) and have been translated to 42 languages. Those books include Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us,\xa0When: The Scientific Secrets of Perfect Timing and To Sell is Human.\nFull show notes at: https://allthehacks.com/regret-dan-pink\n\xa0\nPartner Deals\nFor all the deals, discounts and promo codes from our partners, go to:\xa0allthehacks.com/deals\n\nResources Mentioned\nConnect with Dan Pink: Website | LinkedIn | Twitter | Facebook\nDan Pink\u2019s Books:\n\nThe Power of Regret: How Looking Backward Moves Us Forward\n\nDrive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us\n\nWhen: The Scientific Secrets of Perfect Timing\n\nTo Sell is Human\n\nA Whole New Mind\n\nDan's Top 10 Ted Talk: The puzzle of motivation\nOrganize and store your tabs: One Tab Chrome Extension\nSaving articles for later: Instapaper | Pocket\n\xa0\nFull Show Notes\n(00:11) Who is Dan Pink?\n(02:59) Regret: Definition and Significance\n(03:50) The Power of Regret\n(05:45) The 4 Core Regrets We All Share\n(11:29) Key Lesson from Dan Pink\u2019s Regret Research\n(13:24) The Wisdom in Attending Funerals\n(14:18) Ultimate Decision-Making Hack to Prevent Regret\n(15:23) Reframing Existing Regrets: 3 Steps\n(20:00) Overcoming Career Regrets: Crafting a Failure Resume\n(22:59) Anticipated Regret: Changing Answers and Maximizers vs. Satisficers\n(24:56) Jeff Bezos\u2019 Regret Minimization Principle\n(29:48) The Surprising Truth About Motivation\n(35:07) Autonomy, Mastery, and Purpose: Self-Created and Demotivation\n(41:43) Cultivating 'Why' Conversations\n(43:21) Optimal Timing for Daily Activities\n(48:41) Remote Work and Night Owls\n(49:42) Reevaluating Breakfast's Importance\n(51:02) Productive Daily Breaks\n(54:09) Timing Insights Across the Year\n(56:41) Organizing Future Projects with Physical Boxes\n(58:32) Spark File: Organizing Random Thoughts\n(01:01:38) One Line-A-Day Notebook\n(01:03:25) Connecting with Dan Pink\n\xa0\nConnect with All the Hacks\nAll the Hacks:\xa0Newsletter\xa0|\xa0Website\xa0|\xa0Membership\xa0|\xa0Email\nChris Hutchins:\xa0Twitter\xa0|\xa0Instagram\xa0|\xa0Website\xa0|\xa0LinkedIn\n\nEditor\u2019s Note: The content on this page is accurate as of the posting date; however, some of our partner offers may have expired. Opinions expressed here are the author's alone, not those of any bank, credit card issuer, hotel, airline, or other entity. This content has not been reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by any of the entities included within the post.