The Path of Least Regret
Decide with Clarity. Move Forward with Confidence.
By Parul Somani
The Path of Least Regret empowers you to navigate change and decision-making with intention and resilience. Blending compelling stories with actionable insights, it transforms regret from a backward-looking burden into a forward-looking compass—guiding you toward clarity today and peace of mind tomorrow.
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About The Path of Least Regret
Clarity Is Possible—Even When Certainty Is Not.
When we encounter change—in our career, health, relationships, or priorities—we face decisions that shape our future. In those pivotal moments, clarity often feels just out of reach, and the fear of making the “wrong” choice can leave us paralyzed.
In The Path of Least Regret, author Parul Somani shares a powerful road map for navigating change with intention and resilience. Inspired by her own journey of hardship and transformation, tested with high-achieving professionals, and grounded in research from psychology and neuroscience, her signature Path of Least Regret® framework reframes regret from a backward-looking burden into a forward-looking compass for peace of mind.
Through stories, reflective prompts, and actionable tools, Somani empowers readers to overcome mental roadblocks, align with their values, and move forward with clarity, confidence, and conviction.
The Path of Least Regret will teach you how to...
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Navigate setbacks and move past inertia
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Overcome perfectionism and overthinking
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Clarify your values and align choices with what matters most
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Make grounded, confident decisions in both everyday life and defining moments
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Build the confidence to trust your choices—even in uncertainty
About the Author:
Parul Somani
Parul Somani is a thought leader in the field of intentional living, empowering individuals and organizations to navigate change with clarity and confidence. Her mission was inspired by her own journey facing an aggressive cancer diagnosis at age thirty-one, days after the birth of her second child. Sharing her story through her blog “New Job. New Baby. New Cancer.” she reached readers in more than 85 countries and became a voice for resilience and hope. A graduate of MIT and Harvard Business School, Somani built her career at Bain & Company and in Silicon Valley startups before creating her signature Path of Least Regret® framework, now shared with Fortune 100 companies and high-achievers worldwide. Her work has been featured in Forbes, MIT Technology Review, and Thrive Global, and today she speaks globally on decision-making, mindset, and resilience.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is The Path of Least Regret book about?
The Path of Least Regret: Decide with Clarity. Move Forward with Confidence. by Parul Somani introduces readers to her signature Path of Least Regret® framework, a transformative approach to navigating change and decision-making with resilience, intention, and agency.
Who is The Path of Least Regret book for?
The target audience for The Path of Least Regret is people who are at a crossroads or looking to simply live a more aligned life. It could include high-achievers that struggle with overthinking and perfectionism, individuals navigating life transitions, leaders and teams at companies facing uncertainty and change, or anyone seeking more peace in their daily life.
What will The Path of Least Regret help me with?
This book will empower you with the mindsets, tools, and strategies to make more grounded, confident decisions in life, career, health, relationships, parenting, business, and leadership that align with your priorities and values.
How is this book different from other decision-making books?
The Path of Least Regret® framework uniquely leverages potential regret to inform decision-making in both life and leadership. Unlike the regret-minimization method, which relies on an assumed set of future values and outcomes to appease an unknown future self (i.e., our 80-year old self), the Path of Least Regret® anchors our decisions within our current values and priorities.
Where can I buy The Path of Least Regret?
The Path of Least Regret will be published on March 31, 2026 by Forbes Books and available for purchase on Amazon and other online retailers in hardcover and ebook. The pre-order link will become available early 2026. For updates, sign-up for author Parul Somani's mailing list here and follow her on LinkedIn and Instagram.
Can I purchase a volume buy of The Path of Least Regret?
Yes, if you would like to make a bulk purchase of The Path of Least Regret book for your employees, members, students, or others, please email hello@parulsomani.com.
Will there be an audiobook of The Path of Least Regret?
Yes, but the launch timing is not yet available. For updates, sign-up for author Parul Somani's mailing list here and follow her on LinkedIn and Instagram.