First I was gutted and then I felt more frustrated like I can't believe I did that.

I'm so dumb.

I am Angela Duckworth.

I'm Mike Mon.

And you're listening to those stupid questions.

Today on the show, is it better to regret something you've done or something you haven't

done?

Mike, if it's a cry for help, let us know.

Otherwise, cool.

Angela, we have a fascinating question today.

And I think it's even more memorable because of how the listener frames the question.

I'm all ears.

So Eric wrote in asking about regret and he did so by invoking a song called Sweatloaf,

which is sung by a group called the Butthole Surfers.

I've heard of the Butthole Surfers, but I haven't heard of Sweatloaf.

No, I think they're famous, aren't they?

OK, well, I'd never heard of that.

They were kind of before my time.

Anyway, I listened to this song in preparation for this podcast.

And let me just say it is not the music that is what I am most interested in putting into

my life.

I regret having listened to the song.

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