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How to forgive yourself

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Daniel Pink talks about this in his book, The Power of Regret, when we make use of it.

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It’s easy to forgive other people because you don’t have to live inside their head. Forgiving yourself is different and much, much harder. Sean Illing is joined by philosopher Myisha Cherry to talk about what it actually means to forgive yourself without letting yourself off the hook. They discuss the difference between guilt and shame (one can push you to repair, while the other just makes you want to hide), why even small screwups can leave a lingering moral aftertaste, and how regret can either trap you in self-reproach or become fuel for doing better.
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Daniel Pink talks about this in his book, The Power of Regret, when we make use of it. And how do we make use of it? Learn from it? Feel the sorrow.

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Key quote: Daniel Pink talks about this in his book, The Power of Regret, when we make use of it.
The host discusses the complexities of regret and self-forgiveness, emphasizing that even after forgiving oneself, feelings of regret can persist. Daniel Pink's book, 'The Power of Regret,' is referenced to highlight how regret can be a motivating force for personal growth and moral reflection.
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The host discusses the complexities of regret and self-forgiveness, emphasizing that even after forgiving oneself, feelings of regret can persist.…

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