The speaker discusses a book called 'Pilomer and the 30 lessons for living' which condenses the secrets to living a good life from interviews with 10,000 nursing home residents. The section also mentions the concept of Memento Mori, which is summarized as a reminder to make the most of one's time. The speaker uses a code snippet to calculate the percentage of their life that is already over, serving as a reminder to prioritize what's important and to not put off things they want to do. Time is emphasized as the ultimate currency of life and the importance of not regretting things not done. The section concludes by highlighting that true success is not achieved by constantly seeking future goals but by finding happiness in the present.