Episode #99 Don't Die Wondering

Three Problems

• Some of the most common regrets at the end of life are related to health, honesty, and human connection.
• We often fail to pursue our dreams because we are too concerned with what others will think about us.
• Our bucket lists are typically full of adventurous activities rather than meaningful moments.

Three Principles

• “What do you want to be when you grow up?” is a less important question than “Who do you want to be when you die?”
• In a chaotic and changing world, the only thing we can ever control is who we are becoming.
• We shouldn’t wait until the end of our lives to begin thinking about who we want to be at the end of life.

Five Practices

• Carry a physical object with you each day to serve as a reminder that every moment matters, and tomorrow is never guaranteed.
• When weighing potential career options, begin with the question, “What do I want to be true of me?”
• Make a commitment to accomplish every bucket list item with the people you care about most.
• Cultivate friendships with people who are several years older than you in order to benefit from their wisdom and reflections.
• Consider the question, “What am I most at risk of regretting at the end of my life?” and change the trajectory of your choices to ensure this is not the case.