The Power of Regret: How Looking Backward Moves Us Forward by Daniel H. Pink - Non Fiction - Paperback

Details
Condition: New
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9781838857066
Publisher: Canongate Books
Age Range: Adult

Overview
The Power of Regret: How Looking Backward Moves Us Forward is a brand new paperback by internationally bestselling author Daniel H. Pink, published by Canongate Books. Named a Financial Times Best Book of the Year 2022, it draws on Pink's World Regret Survey to reveal why regret, far from being a negative emotion to avoid, is one of the most useful tools we have for making smarter decisions, improving performance and living with greater purpose. Accessible, research-driven and full of real stories, it's a standout addition to any non-fiction shelf.

About the Book
Everybody has regrets, and Daniel H. Pink argues they deserve far more credit than they usually get. Drawing on the largest sampling of attitudes about regret ever conducted, alongside his own World Regret Survey which gathered responses from more than 15,000 people across 105 countries, Pink identifies four core regrets that almost everyone shares, regardless of background or culture. Rather than framing regret as something to suppress or avoid, he shows how understanding these patterns can help readers make better choices, strengthen relationships and work more effectively. Written in Pink's signature style, the book blends rigorous social science with warm, memorable storytelling, making complex research feel immediately practical and relevant to everyday life. Following the success of his previous bestsellers Drive, When and To Sell Is Human, this book continues Pink's tradition of translating behavioural science into clear, actionable guidance. Whether used for personal reflection, workplace training, or book club discussion, The Power of Regret offers a refreshing new lens on an emotion most of us try to ignore, showing that looking backward, done well, is one of the smartest ways to move forward.

• Identifies the four core regrets shared by people across cultures and backgrounds.
• Based on the World Regret Survey, one of the largest studies of its kind ever conducted.
• Offers practical, research-backed strategies for better decision-making.
• Written in an engaging, accessible style suitable for general readers.
• Ideal for personal development, workplace training or book club discussion.
• A thoughtful gift for anyone interested in psychology or self-improvement.

About the Author
Daniel H. Pink is the internationally bestselling author of seven books, including Drive, When, To Sell Is Human and A Whole New Mind, translated into more than forty languages worldwide. His work explores the science of motivation, timing and human behaviour, combining academic research with clear, practical insight. A former speechwriter, Pink is known for making complex ideas approachable and immediately useful. The Power of Regret continues his track record of turning overlooked psychological territory into essential reading for a broad, general audience.

Why You'll Love This Book
Smart, warm and genuinely useful, this paperback turns an emotion most people dread into a practical tool for better living. Perfect for fans of behavioural science, self-improvement or simply a great non-fiction read.

Please Note: Cover may vary slightly from image shown; this is the current UK paperback edition with UK ISBN 9781838857066.