We all know we’re going to die. It’s the one thing everyone has in common, yet it’s the one thing we spend our entire lives trying to ignore. We chase the next promotion, the bigger house, or the perfect Instagram feed, all while pushing the things that actually matter to some mythical “later.”
But, just like Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars sings, “Nobody’s promised tomorrow”.
The difference between living a life of fulfillment and a life of quiet desperation isn’t luck or money. It’s perspective. Specifically, it’s the ability to bring your future regrets into the present so you can do something about them today.
The Deathbed Thought Experiment
I want you to try something. Close your eyes and imagine you’re in your deathbed right now. The race is over. You aren’t worried about your inbox, your networth, or what your neighbors think of your Tesla.
In that moment of total clarity, what are the five things you’d regret most?...