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439: Entrepreneur With Stage 4 Cancer Discusses His Biggest Regrets In Life With Chad Vanags

Jan 10, 2023
Chad Vanags, a successful ecommerce entrepreneur diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer, discusses regrets, gratitude, and the important things in life. Topics include perspective change after diagnosis, regrets, and the dilemma of sacrificing passion for financial security.
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  • Chad emphasizes the importance of authenticity and aligning one's life with personal values.
  • Chad encourages individuals to prioritize happiness and purpose over societal expectations and external markers of success.

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Chad's Journey with Stage 4 Lung Cancer

Chad Van Aghs, a successful entrepreneur in e-commerce, discusses his recent diagnosis of stage 4 lung cancer. Despite never smoking, Chad shares his regrets, gratitude, and perspectives as an entrepreneur facing a limited time to live. He emphasizes the importance of authenticity and living a life aligned with one's true values. Chad reflects on his pursuit of success in various industries, acknowledging that he was not authentically living out the life he had imagined for himself. He encourages others to optimize for happiness and contemplate their legacy, as life is fragile and finite.

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