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waynediane's review
4.0
I think the bottom line is not to look back, but think of regret as an opportunity to learn from and move forward. Positive or negative it is a learning experience. Very fast read
janeycanuck's review
informative
medium-paced
4.0
Packed full of interesting studies & examples! This isn't a topic you see much about and Pink handles it with his typical curiosity. This had such a risk of being maudlin but it's actually quite positive and uplifting. Worth the time!
jsimms435's review
4.0
The author is very clear that regret should lead us to evaluate our actions and to try to do things differently if we have the chance next time with the things we regret. I noticed also in the middle of the book he says that for some people regret leads to rumination which causes anxiety and depression, but then he doesn't say what to do about that. The author also spends a lot of time talking about the different types of regret such as foundation regrets, moral regrets, boldness regrets, connection regrets.
This book was somewhat repetitive and spent a lot of time talking about the world research survey that Dr.Pink did and is ongoing at www.worldregretsurvey.com.
I do like the idea in the last section of the book that talks about having self compassion when you make mistakes. None of us is perfect and we all make mistakes. Sometimes people are kinder to a stranger than they are to themselves. Beating yourself up rarely makes you want to do something better or is motivational.
Overall, I don't regret reading this book.
This book was somewhat repetitive and spent a lot of time talking about the world research survey that Dr.Pink did and is ongoing at www.worldregretsurvey.com.
I do like the idea in the last section of the book that talks about having self compassion when you make mistakes. None of us is perfect and we all make mistakes. Sometimes people are kinder to a stranger than they are to themselves. Beating yourself up rarely makes you want to do something better or is motivational.
Overall, I don't regret reading this book.
asmallsnail's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
5.0
This is one of the good ones.
I think this book has helped prepare me for the future.
It helped give me the tools to analyze my past and feelings, as well.
I think this book has helped prepare me for the future.
It helped give me the tools to analyze my past and feelings, as well.