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Overwhelmingly People Regret Inaction Over Action Across All Life Domains

The Mel Robbins Podcast · What Makes a Good Life? This Study on 26,000 Regrets Will Guide You for the Rest of Your Life · May 25, 2026
Overwhelmingly People Regret Inaction Over Action Across All Life Domains
The Mel Robbins Podcast
The Mel Robbins Podcast
What Makes a Good Life? This Study on 26,000 Regrets Will Guide You for the Rest of Your Life
"Boldness regrets are this: you look back on your life and you had two choices. You play it safe, take the chance. Play it safe, take the chance. Overwhelmingly, when people don't take the shot, they regret it. Overwhelmingly."
Pink's database revealed a stark pattern: regrets of inaction vastly outnumber regrets of action across dating, career, education, and personal expression. People consistently wish they had taken risks rather than played it safe, whether asking someone on a date, starting a business, or speaking up for themselves. This finding contradicts the common fear that bold action will lead to future regret.
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