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Podcast: Conversations with Dr. Jennifer
Episode: Regret, Remorse, and Resentment
Description: Making mistakes is a fundamental part of human development.
Many of us were taught that if we followed the rules we could avoid the pain and frustration of making mistakes. And while it is true that leaning on the wisdom of others and making wise decisions can prevent suffering, none of us are exempt from the mistake-making process.
Because making mistakes isn’t an aberration from the plan, it is a process that is foundational to it. Mistakes, by design, are how we learn.
As with all growth, mistake-making is an uncomfortable process. When...