The Plant Yourself Podcast

Remember That You're Gonna Die: Jodi Wellman on PYP 603

Oct 8, 2024

In this engaging conversation, Jodi Wellman, an executive coach and author of *You Only Die Once*, shares her insights on embracing mortality with a dose of memento mori. She discusses how acknowledging the brevity of life can motivate us to chase our dreams without hesitation. Jodi brings humor into discussions about indulgence versus restraint, encouraging listeners to find balance. The talk reveals the importance of pursuing passions amid life’s responsibilities, reminding us that life is too short for regrets.

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Jodi Wellman argues that memento mori can enhance our life experience by reminding us to live intentionally and authentically.

Wellman highlights the tension between responsibility and spontaneity, advocating for a balanced approach to pursuing joy and fulfillment.

Viewing deadlines through the lens of mortality can transform them into powerful motivators, encouraging decisive action towards our true desires.

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Embracing Mortality for Meaningful Living

Jodi Wellman argues that accepting the inevitability of death can profoundly enhance our experience of life. She emphasizes the concept of memento mori, which serves as a reminder to focus on how we want to live rather than avoiding thoughts about mortality. By confronting the reality of limited time, individuals can prioritize experiences, pursue dreams, and avoid the trap of living with regrets. This perspective challenges the notion of waiting for the 'right time' or a future that may never come.

Intro

2min

Embracing Mortality for a Meaningful Life

7min

Finding Balance: Life, Indulgence, and Health

7min

Finding Vitality in Life's Responsibilities

13min

Embracing Diverse Passions

7min

Navigating Passion and Responsibility

22min

Inspiring Commitment Through Community Engagement

2min

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Let's get started because we don't have a lot of time.

At least that's the perspective of today's guest, Jodi Wellman. Jodi is an executive coach and speaker, and the author of You Only Die Once. And she's a big fan of Memento mori, Latin for "remember that you will die."

Acknowledging the scarcity of our time, she insists, can help us make the most of the time that we have.

And it doesn't have to be morbid. It can be fun. Jodi keeps skulls as decorations, and they're surprisingly cheerful-looking

Remembering that we don't have infinite time and infinite opportunities can provide a much needed push when we're stuck.

So we can live the life we want, rather than waiting and rationalizing and looking back with regret at the end.

In our conversation, I get free coaching on making some bold moves in my life.

We talk about my fear of "indulging," even a little — that it will turn into a one-way highway to depravity — and how I might explore some balance between self-indulgence and Puritanical austerity.

In summation: "Life is short. We gotta get on with this shit."

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