Psychologyspeaking topic
Regret minimization: Jeff Bezos made his leap by asking 'when I'm 80, will I regret not having done this?'. Is imagining your future regret a good compass for today's choices?
— Bezos, the regret minimization framework
practice with this topic
Set the timer (5-30 min), take 20 seconds of prep if you like, start talking. Jot your thoughts onto the sticky-note board.
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