Daniel Pink, the author of five New York Times bestselling books including Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us and To Sell is Human: The Surprising Truth About Moving Others, joins Scott to discuss regret, human motivation, and his Washington Post column, “Why Not?”
00:00 Introduction
00:50 Why is it harmful to always avoid regret and focus only on staying positive?
03:44 When does regret become unhealthy?
04:31 What are the behavioral techniques to overcome unhealthy regret?
05:47 Can productive and unproductive regret be influenced by identity or upbringing?
07:58 Can you explain more about the four types of regret: foundation, boldness, moral, and connection?
11:02 Why do you think the regret of being too hard on oneself is so common, and how does forgiveness play into this?
14:05 Can you expand on the three pillars of motivation—autonomy, mastery, and purpose—and how they drive behavior?
15:38 What are the main killers of motivation?
17:14 What is your process for writing a book, and how do you structure your work to get it done?
18:39 How has your work on motivation and regret influenced your approach to parenting?
21:38 What did you do well when you were younger that helped you succeed?
25:23 Can you explain more about your 'Why Not?' column?
28:22 How has the changing media landscape affected you, and how are you adapting to it?
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