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How to Make It to the End with No Regrets
Jul 22, 2024
Jodi Wellman discusses insights from 'You Only Die Once,' advocating for a mindful approach to life. Topics include embracing mortality, addressing pre-regrets, breaking routines for fulfillment, seeking novelty for vitality and meaning.
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Quick takeaways
- Recognizing mortality makes time precious, urging gratitude and urgency.
- Identifying pre-regrets aids intentional living, injecting happiness through novelty and variety.
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Contemplating Temporal Scarcity and Life's Value
Framing life with an expiry date, such as using the concept of memento mori, highlights the scarcity of time, making it more valuable and treasured. Reminders of death lead to a realization of life's preciousness, prompting urgency and gratitude. By acknowledging our mortality, we gain psychological benefits and a deeper appreciation for life.
