The impact of gratitude, serving others, embracing mortality, and living intentionally | Walter Green (#288 rebroadcast)

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Nov 24, 2025

Walter Green, a philanthropist and founder of the Say It Now movement, shares transformative insights from his life and work. He emphasizes the importance of gratitude, urging people to express appreciation to loved ones before it's too late. Walter discusses his challenging childhood, the lessons learned from mortality, and the concept of 'finishing strong.' He also offers practical advice on intentional living, defining success, and setting boundaries to prioritize meaningful relationships. His journeys of gratitude culminate in heartfelt tributes to friends, inspiring others to do the same.

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Childhood Shaped Urgency And Intentionality

Walter Green grew up moving frequently and lost his father at 53, which instilled an early awareness that "life is short."
That childhood instability seeded his later intentionality and urgency in relationships and choices.

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Mental Breakdown And Recovery

In his mid-20s Walter experienced a sudden mental breakdown and was hospitalized for two to three months.
He credits two years of therapy with teaching him resilience and enabling him to return to a productive life.

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50th Birthday Tribute Sparked A Practice

For his 50th birthday Walter publicly honored five friends and gave each a two-line memento summarizing their impact.
That public tribute revealed how powerful people find being appreciated in front of others.

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Walter Green is a remarkable philanthropist, mentor, author of This Is the Moment!, and founder of the impactful "Say It Now" movement. In this episode, Walter delves into the unique insights gained from his challenging upbringing, discusses embracing mortality, and highlights the mindset of "finishing strong." He shares insights on intentionality, thinking in reverse, saying "no," prioritizing relationships, and the essence of focusing on others. The conversation focuses on the "Say It Now" movement, which stresses the importance of expressing sentiments to loved ones well before the end of life.

We discuss:

How Peter and Walter met through Ric Elias [3:30];
The unique perspectives and life lessons provided by Walter's challenging childhood [6:00];
Walter's harrowing experience with a sudden mental breakdown and his subsequent recovery with the help of therapy [12:15];
A diverse professional journey ending in great success [19:15];
The birth of a movement: celebrating friendships through public tributes and expressing gratitude to those who have shaped your life's journey [23:30];
Intentionality, thinking in reverse, saying "no", and other guiding principles for Walter [30:45];
Walter's global journey of gratitude on his 70th birthday, visiting friends, and creating memorable experiences [40:15];
The profound impact of acknowledging and expressing gratitude for the people who contribute to our lives [47:15];
The key elements for creating meaningful connections and cultivating deep, authentic friendships [53:15];
The "Say It Now" movement: the inspiration behind the remarkably impactful initiative [59:15];
What "finishing strong" means to Walter [1:08:15];
Finding peace at the end of life through expressing gratitude and finding purpose in serving others [1:16:45];
Resources to learn about "Say It Now" [1:27:00]; and
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