We can all get weighed down by our own stress, so it’s a good idea now and then to step back and think about what’s most important in life, shifting our priorities to what really matters—and there are few things that will make you examine your priorities more quickly than finding out you’re dying. Listen to this episode to hear the seven things that the dying most regret not having done in their lives, find out why spending excessive time at work can be a double-edged sword, understand why perfectionists struggle with vulnerability, and discover the one activity that will instantly reveal to you whether you’re living a life of purpose.
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“7 Critical Life Lessons We Can Learn from the Dying” by Matthew Royse
0:12 Introduction 7 Critical Life Lessons We Can Learn from the Dying by Matthew Royse
1:35 Your echo chamber of what is important in life
3:12 #1 Not spending enough time with loved ones
6:07 #2 Spending too much time on work
6:36 #3 Follow your heart and pursue your passions
10:38 #4 Be more thankful
11:39 #5 Forgive others
12:52 #6 Embrace vulnerability
14:52 #7 Find your purpose
16:49 Josh’s Dad Joke
17:40 Action Item
