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MBA1568 Must Read Episode: You’re Gonna Die by Neville Medhora

Jul 13, 2020

Join Neville Medhora, an insightful author focused on life and business, as he explores the profound lessons from his book, You’re Gonna Die. He challenges listeners to appreciate the fleeting nature of time, emphasizing the importance of valuing experiences over mere results. By confronting mortality, Medhora inspires a more mindful approach to both life and entrepreneurship. Discover how these reflections can reshape your perspective and elevate your pursuit of happiness.

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Quick takeaways

Valuing time is crucial for entrepreneurs, as understanding mortality can enhance happiness and productivity in their daily lives.

Balancing professional ambitions with personal relationships is essential, as neglecting loved ones can lead to regret and diminished life quality.

Deep dives

Valuing Time in Business

The central theme of the discussion emphasizes the importance of valuing one’s time in relation to running a business. Life is short, and understanding how much time remains can profoundly impact one’s happiness and productivity. By analyzing statistics on aging and time left, individuals can gain perspective on making the most of each day rather than postponing enjoyment for future gains. This realization encourages business leaders to prioritize enjoyment in their daily activities and make conscious decisions to eliminate tasks that contribute little to their overall happiness.

Valuing Time: Insights from 'You're Gonna Die'

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Living Mindfully: Maximizing Life's Precious Moments

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Let’s talk about death — but in a good way!

This is a very different “Must Read.” Neville Medhora’s You’re Gonna Die isn’t exactly about business. Or it’s not only about business. It’s about life, how it ends, and how we all need to make every second of it count.

Especially entrepreneurs.

Subtitled “A framework for happiness,” this book is pound-for-pound one of the most impactful we’ve ever featured. In fact, it doesn’t even weigh a pound (or it wouldn’t if you printed it out).

At 44 pages and about $5 on Amazon, it’s a short read. But it’s a seriously powerful one.

Hear how this book can change your perspective, and help you honestly evaluate what you really want out of life and business. The time it takes to read this thing is a very smart investment. Hear our favorite takeaways — Click play at the top of the page!