The Daily Stoic BONUS | Another Year Gone By. What Have You Done?
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Dec 31, 2025 Reflecting on the past year, the host encourages listeners to confront their disappointments and regrets. With the arrival of a new year, there's a unique opportunity for change and hope. Delving into Marcus Aurelius' 'dead-man exercise,' he inspires clarity around priorities. The message is clear: embrace this second chance and commit to living your best life moving forward. It's a powerful reminder that every new beginning holds the potential for transformation.
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The Year As Loss And Opportunity
- Time passes faster than we expect, and year-end reflection reveals missed opportunities.
- Viewing the year as both loss and chance reframes regret into a prompt to act now.
Treat The New Year As An Imperative
- Don't let the new year be a repeat of previous cycles; decide to take the chance now.
- Treat the fresh start as an imperative to change habits and pursue what you left undone.
Use Mortality To Prioritize Action
- Imagine you are dead to see what you'd regret and what you left undone.
- Use that insight as a second chance and commit to living what's left properly.