“In The Path of Least Regret, Parul Somani offers an emotionally intelligent and wise approach to the challenges that life inevitably brings to all of us. She has created a practical framework for clarifying our deepest intentions and using that clarity to inspire action. These are tools that will serve you well in your personal life and in the workplace.”
— Robert Waldinger, MD
Professor of Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School; Director, Harvard Study of Adult Development; Coauthor of the New York Times bestseller The Good Life

“The Path of Least Regret is both a compelling personal story and a feast of insights into finding a path through the forest. The author’s willingness to be vulnerable only highlights her strength, which is illustrated in every chapter of the book. Through grit and reflection, Parul lays out a way for every reader to confront and embrace life in a more meaningful way.”
— Thomas DeLong
Baker Foundation Professor of Management Practice, Harvard Business School

“Parul Somani is a clear-eyed guide to navigating life’s challenges. Interweaving her own life experiences and those of others with excellent summaries of psychological research, she helps us to settle deeply into sorting out our present concerns rather than focusing on an uncertain future. You will not regret reading this book.”
— David Spiegel, MD
Professor and Associate Chair of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, and Director of the Center on Stress and Health, Stanford University School of Medicine

“A masterful guide to navigating life’s pivotal moments—this book lights the path from uncertainty to peaceful conviction, reminding us of the power that comes from listening to both head and heart.”
— Clara Shih
Founder, Hearsay Systems; Former CEO, Salesforce AI

“For over twenty years, Parul has served as an inspiration and guide to me throughout various aspects of my life, both personally and professionally. She’s provided tips and tools that have helped me gain perspective and move forward during life’s inevitable challenging moments. The Path of Least Regret will be a highly insightful read for anyone feeling stuck, navigating change, and seeking to make more intentional choices.”
— Payal Kadakia Pujji
Cofounder & Former CEO, ClassPass; Founder & Artistic Director, The Sa Dance Company

“In my practice, I witness the toll that perfectionism and fear-based decision-making take on mental health. Somani's Path of Least Regret offers an antidote—one grounded in self-compassion and intentionality rather than outcome optimization. Her framework doesn’t eliminate difficult emotions; it transforms them into tools for growth. As both a psychiatrist and human being, I found this profoundly healing.”
— Nina Vasan, MD, MBA
Founder & Director, Brainstorm: The Stanford Lab for Mental Health Innovation and Chief Medical Officer, Silicon Valley Executive Psychiatry

“I’ve seen Parul passionately share her experiences and insights, and I greatly respect how she creates meaning from her setbacks by inspiring and empowering others to thrive. With The Path of Least Regret, she provides us with a powerful blueprint for living and leading with intention.”
— Karen Knudsen, MBA, PhD
CEO, Parker Institute for Cancer Immunotherapy; Professor (Emerita), Thomas Jefferson University and Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center; Former CEO, American Cancer Society