No Stupid Questions 8. Wouldn’t It Be Better to Hear Your Eulogy Before You’re Dead?
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Feb 9, 2025 Eugene Mirman, a talented comedian and voice actor from Bob's Burgers, shares his insights on embracing the idea of living funerals. He discusses how hearing one’s own eulogy can spark appreciation for life and prompt reflection. The conversation dives into the humor of loss, balancing tragedy with laughter, and the importance of sharing heartfelt memories. Mirman also explores the significance of gratitude letters and highlights the quirky connection between comedy and life's serious moments, inviting a unique perspective on celebrating individual legacies.
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Living Eulogies
- Consider having "living funerals" where people hear eulogies while alive.
- This allows them to appreciate others' perspectives on their life story.
Remembering Anders Ericsson
- Stephen Dubner and Angela Duckworth discuss their friend and expert-performance researcher, Anders Ericsson, who recently passed away.
- They reflect on his kindness, humility, and groundbreaking work on deliberate practice.
Deliberate Practice Components
- Anders Ericsson's research on deliberate practice highlighted three key components: specific goals, immediate feedback, and focus on technique.
- These components, combined with extensive practice (popularized, though not entirely accurately, as the "10,000-hour rule"), contribute to expertise.