This week, I'm resharing my conversation with Daniel Pink, in which we explore how to make better decisions using mental time-travel.

Dan is the author of five New York Times bestsellers, including his latest, The Power of Regret: How Looking Backward Moves Us Forward, published this month. His other bestsellers include When and A Whole New Mind, To Sell is Human, and Drive, which brought the ideas of intrinsic motivation within business and management to the masses. His books have won multiple awards, have been translated into 42 languages, and have sold millions of copies worldwide.

Our chat was packed with insight, and like all the best podcasts I’ve hosted, I learned loads. We discussed why the philosophy of ‘no regrets’ neither reflects reality nor is desirable. As well as breaking down the main types of regret and how we respond to them, Dan explains how harnessing the lessons we learn from these experiences can serve us well in the future and why anticipating regret can be a useful mental model for decision making in the present.

We explore why so many people look back on their careers and wish they’d be bolder, whether by going it alone, starting a business or speaking up more. Dan also shares why he became fascinated by the topic in the first place, including what he wished he’d known about maintaining connections with people earlier in his career.

Finally, we cover some broader trends related to the future of work, including the pros and cons of remote and the office and whether our work/lives are destined to be defined by independence and autonomy.

LINKS:

Dan's website

The Power of Regret: How Looking Backward Moves Us Forward,

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Future Work/Life Newsletter

My book, Work/Life Flywheel, was shortlisted for the Business Book Awards 2024. You can order your copy HERE (UK) or HERE (US).

This is what Daniel Pink says about it:

"Creating new opportunities requires fresh thinking. With the Work/Life Flywheel model, Ollie Henderson gives you the system you need to make bold changes in your career and the motivation to share your ideas with the world.”aniel Pink from 2022, when we explored how to make decisions using mental time-travel.

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This week we're revisiting a standout conversation with Grace Lordan, Associate Professor in Behavioural Science at the LSE and author of Think Big.

Grace shares her approach to goal setting, building resilience, and embracing uncertainty as essential ingredients for creating the future you want.

Whether you're reflecting on your career path or planning new habits for 2025, this episode offers practical steps to help you think big and take small actions that make a lasting impact.

Talking Points:

Building Resilience: Learn how to reflect on your energy levels and interactions to reduce emotional drain and preserve your well-being.

Three Types of Resolutions: Grace outlines three categories - quick wins, skill-building goals, and habits to quit - and explains how timing impacts success.

The Role of Luck: Discover how to increase your chances of serendipitous opportunities by expanding your network and putting yourself out there.

Thinking Big: Grace emphasises the importance of focusing on long-term goals and the small steps that make them achievable without overwhelming your life.

Links:

Grace's LinkedIn

Think Big: Take Small Steps and Build the Future You Want

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Ollie's LinkedIn

Future Work/Life Newsletter

My book, Work/Life Flywheel, was shortlisted for the Business Book Awards 2024. You can order your copy HERE (UK) or HERE (US).

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This week I share some thoughts on why 2025 will be the year of the AI Agent.

Plus, how it will affect roles in B2B marketing, learning & development, and law.

Finally, I share some advice on how you can prepare your company and team.

READ:

AI Agents: our new colleagues

Work Redesign: Humans + AI Agents

LINKS:

Follow Ollie on LinkedIn

Subscribe to the Future Work/Life Newsletter

My book, Work/Life Flywheel, was shortlisted for the Business Book Awards 2024. You can order your copy HERE (UK) or HERE (US).

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