Double Click Part 11: The Fear of Regret - The Slow Erosion of Unlived Life

In this installment of the 'Double Click' miniseries, Ben Taatjes explores one of retirement's most haunting fears: regret. Research shows people regret what they didn't do far more than what they actually did - and regret isn't something that strikes overnight. It's a slow erosion that builds over years of deferred dreams and postponed connections. Ben reveals why society's current view of retirement actually accelerates this erosion rather than preventing it. Drawing on the time value of life and memories, Ben shows why most regrets are fundamentally relational - about time not spent with loved ones and experiences not shared. Most importantly, this episode provides actionable steps retirees can take now to avoid the regret trap, ensuring your retirement is defined by what you did do, not by what haunts you for not doing.