48 pages 1 hour read

Daniel H. Pink

The Power of Regret: How Looking Backward Moves Us Forward

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2022

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Essay Topics

1.

In a 1992 study of the Summer Games in Barcelona and at the 2016 Summer Olympics, why did bronze medalists appear happier than silver medalists? What does this suggest about the nature of regret, even after victory?

2.

According to Pink, how can regret improve our relationships, platonic or romantic?

3.

Explain the difference between If Onlys and At Leasts. Why are these two concepts important in understanding regret?