#248 How To Make Your Mistakes Your Superpower with Daniel Pink
What do you regret in your life? When I asked this question on social media a few weeks back, I was surprised by how many of you were quick to share the things you wish you\u2019d done \u2013\xa0or not done. There were others who take a \u2018no regrets\u2019 approach to life. It\u2019s clearly a topic that resonates. And my guest on today\u2019s podcast has an interesting and useful take on why that is.\nDaniel Pink is a bestselling author and researcher specialising in human behaviour, creativity, work and business. His books have won multiple awards, have been translated into 42 different languages and he has sold millions of copies around the globe. In his latest book, The Power of Regret: How Looking Backwards Moves Us Forwards, Dan asserts that regret is a misunderstood and useful emotion that when used correctly, can help us lead happier, more fulfilled lives. The key, he says, is to recognise it as a signal, telling us what we should do next.\nThrough Dan\u2019s extensive research, he\u2019s identified four core categories of regret. He found that no matter what the context, be it romance, career, travel or family, people\u2019s feelings fell into one of these four camps: Boldness Regrets (\u2018if only I\u2019d taken the chance\u2019); Foundation Regrets (\u2018if only I\u2019d done the work\u2019); Moral Regrets (\u2018if only I\u2019d done the right thing\u2019) and Connection Regrets (\u2018if only I\u2019d reached out\u2019).\nSociety tells us not to look back and instead to focus on the positive. But Dan\u2019s view is that regrets aren\u2019t there to be ignored. Sitting with the discomfort of a regret allows us to unpick it and understand what our values are. No regrets, says Dan, means no growth.\nWe cover so many different themes throughout the conversation and Dan shares plenty of practical advice on how we can use regret to improve our now and our future.\nI really enjoyed chatting with Dan and I think this is a powerful conversation that will cause you to reflect on your own life and your own relationship with regret. I hope you enjoy listening!\nThanks to our sponsors:\n\xa0\nhttps://www.calm.com/livemore\n\xa0\nhttps://www.blublox.com/livemore\n\xa0\nhttps://www.athleticgreens.com/livemore\nOrder Dr Chatterjee's new book\xa0Happy Mind, Happy Life:\nUK version: https://amzn.to/304opgJ\nUS & Canada version: https://amzn.to/3DRxjgp\n\xa0\nShow notes available at\xa0https://drchatterjee.com/244\nSupport the podcast and enjoy Ad-Free episodes. Try FREE for 7 days on Apple Podcasts\xa0https://apple.co/3oAKmxi. For other podcast platforms go to\xa0https://fblm.supercast.com.\nDISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast and on this webpage is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or qualified health care provider with any questions you have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on my website.\n Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.