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Your Life Is A Story: Why You Should Write Your Own Eulogy TODAY w/Donald Miller EP 1215

Jan 14, 2022

Donald Miller, CEO of Business Made Simple and author of "Hero on a Mission," emphasizes living life as a compelling story. He advocates for writing your own eulogy to reflect on personal values and legacy. The conversation explores healing through narratives, the significance of vulnerability in love, and how heroes and villains shape our paths. Miller shares insights on embracing life’s impermanence, navigating relationships, and finding purpose through storytelling, urging listeners to focus on what truly matters in life.

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Embrace All Characters Within

01:24

The Story of the Heavyweight Champion

02:02

A Redemptive Perspective on Suffering

01:16

What You Think is to Happen?

01:21

Intro

3min

Healing Through Narratives

16min

Navigating Love and Vulnerability

19min

Heroes, Villains, and Personal Narratives

19min

Navigating Life's Impermanence

19min

Anonymity and Emotional Growth

7min

Ordinary Lives, Extraordinary Missions

2min

Media, Division, and the Call for Unity

7min

Navigating Personal Purpose Through Storytelling

2min

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Exciting Podcast Developments and Culinary Connections

2min

11.

Embracing Opportunities and Defining Greatness

4min

Today’s guest is Donald Miller. He’s the CEO of Business Made Simple, his company that focuses on taking the mystery out of growing a business. He is the host of the Business Made Simple podcast and is the author of several books including the bestsellers Blue Like Jazz, A Million Miles in a Thousand Years, and Building a StoryBrand. He’s written a new book called Hero on a Mission: A Path to a Meaningful Life. This episode was incredibly moving and powerful and I know you’re going to get a lot of value from it!

In this episode we discuss why it’s important to constantly think about your life as a story, the key elements to your story and living a meaningful life, why Donald believes everyone should write their own eulogy, and so much more!

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Read Donald's new book: Hero on a Mission: A Path to a Meaningful Life

Listen to his podcast: Business Made Simple

Check out his website: www.businessmadesimple.com

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