The Daily Mastery Podcast by Robin Sharma

Develop a Deathbed Mentality

Aug 21, 2025
Life is fleeting, and the true measure of wealth lies in relationships, not riches. The speaker encourages reflecting on obituaries to understand what truly matters: love and connections. Discover how to strip away life's trivialities and embrace a more meaningful existence. The discussion introduces a model of wealth that encompasses personal growth, health, and adventure. Start today to lead your most majestic life by prioritizing what truly counts!
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ANECDOTE

Reading Obituaries To Learn Priorities

  • Robin Sharma began reading obituaries daily after turning 40 to learn what truly mattered at life's end.
  • He found that lives well lived emphasized love, respect, and relationships rather than wealth or business titles.
ADVICE

Prioritize What Will Matter At Death

  • Make relationships and meaningful impact your primary priorities right now rather than deferring them.
  • Strip out trivialities and focus daily on people and actions that will matter at life's end.
INSIGHT

Money Alone Leaves People Empty

  • True legacy centers on relationships and positive impact, not financial assets or titles.
  • Wealth measured only by money often results in loneliness and emptiness despite external success.
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