The Power of Regret: How Looking Backward Moves Us Forward

후회의 종류와 장단점 등 본질을 자세히 설명한 후, 어떻게 하면 후회를 통해 더 나은 미래를 만들어 갈 수 있는지도 제법 설득력있게 제시한다. 중요한 네가지 종류의 후회는 Foundation Regrets, Boldness Regrets, Moral Regrets, 그리고 Connection Regrets. 저자가 제시한 7가지 방안 중에서 좀 적극적으로 실천해 봐야겠다고 느낀 것 세가지가 있었다.

4. Self-compassion. Normalize and neutralize the regret by treating yourself the way you’d treat a friend.

6. Satisfice on most decisions. If you are not dealing with one of the four core regrets, make a choice, don’t second-guess yourself, and move on.

7. Maximize on the most crucial decisions. If you are dealing with one of the four core regrets, project yourself to a specific point in the future and ask yourself which choice will most help you build a solid foundation, take a sensible risk, do the right thing, or connect with others.

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