#223 - Conquer Regret & Rethink Life with Dan Ariely

In Episode 223 of Growing Pains with Nicholas Flores, Dr. Dan Ariely, author and Professor of Psychology and Behavioral Economics at Duke University and a founding member of the Center for Advanced Hindsight, reveals how to conquer regret and rethink life’s choices. From surviving severe burns to facing personal attacks and a wave of misinformation during COVID, Dan shares insights on making the ‘last chapter’ of life meaningful, embracing risk, and overcoming fear of change. Learn why we cling to open doors and how empathy can bridge divides.

You can find Dan, his books like Predictably Irrational, Misbelief, and The Upside of Irrationality, as well as his current work, online (https://danariely.com/). You can also find him on YouTube/X/Instagram (@danariely) and on Facebook (@danarielyofficial).

00:00:00 | The last chapter of life and what we can learn from it
00:08:57 | Why it's so hard to implement change and how to overcome it.
00:18:02 | A "good" midlife crisis: "Was it a good outcome that I am still alive?"
00:27:39 | Dan's theory for a good life
00:38:32 | "We have an irrational compulsion to keep doors open"
00:49:58 | Dan's unique COVID experience

05/07/2025