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Philosophy · 20 min

The Midnight Library

By Matt Haig

This episode explores how we can move past the paralyzing grip of regret by understanding that true contentment comes from engaging with the life we have, not from endlessly searching for an imagined perfect one.

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Philosophy
Duration
20 min
What it is about

Regret, choices, self-acceptance, meaning

Who it is for

If you often find yourself replaying past decisions, wondering if a different choice would have led to a better life, this can help you find peace in the present.

The author

Matt Haig, a bestselling author known for his candid exploration of mental health and the human condition, crafts narratives that resonate deeply with universal anxieties about life's choices and the search for meaning.

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Matt Haig

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