
About this episode
The case of Mic, who feels like he defied his fate and now has no purpose in life. We find someone uniquely able to help him break out of his regret loop.
From the episode:
- Follow Mic Nguyen on Instagram @nicepantsbro and subscribe to his podcast Asian Not Asian
- Read Amy Summerville's paper, one of the most cited articles on regret
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- Zakiya Used to Be So Fun (missing a version of yourself you used to be)
- Amanda and the Nonstop Narrator (when your mind won’t stop telling a story about your life)
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