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Have you ever taken the time to think about death? I mean really think about it—not in a morbid way, but in a way that actually makes you reflect on how you're living right now.

Most people think that talking about death is negative or scary. But I've been thinking about this a lot lately, and I realized something: thinking about death has actually made me live better. It sounds weird, I know, but stick with me.

A while back, I came across this idea that completely changed my perspective: "What matters at the end of life is what matters in life." When I heard this, something just clicked. It made me realize that we spend so much time avoiding the thought of death, but what if death could actually teach us how to live?

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-- We're All Going to Die

Let's be clear: we're all going to die someday. I'm not saying this to scare you—it's just the truth. The question isn't if, but when. And honestly, that's probably the most equal thing about life. Rich or poor, successful or not, we all have the same ending.

But here's the thing—instead of letting this reality terrify us, what if we used it to guide how we live? What if we asked ourselves: If I died tomorrow, would I be happy with how I spent today? Would the people around me remember me as someone who lived well?

I've been asking myself these questions, and it's been eye-opening.

The Problem with How We Live

I've noticed something about myself and a lot of people around me. We get so caught up in the rush—making money, building careers, impressing people—that we forget to actually live. We think that once we achieve this or that, then we'll be happy. Then we'll focus on what really matters.

But death doesn't wait for you to be ready. It doesn't care if you haven't told your parents you love them lately, or if you haven't spent quality time with your friends, or if you've been too busy to do the things that make you happy.

I remember being in this phase where I was so focused on what other people thought of me. I was doing things that looked good but felt empty inside. I was saying yes to everything, trying to please everyone, and honestly? I was miserable. Then I had this moment where I thought, "If I died right now, would I be proud of how I've been living?"

The answer was no.

What Death Has Taught Me About Living

Since I started thinking about death differently, I've learned some things that have completely changed how I approach my days:

1. Every day is actually precious. I know this sounds obvious, but when you really accept that your time is limited, you start treating your days differently. You stop wasting time on things that don't matter to you.
2. Relationships are everything. When you think about what really matters at the end of life, it's not your job or your achievements—it's the people you love and who love you back. I've started being more intentional about spending time with my family and friends. I tell them I love them more often. I show up for conversations instead of just going through the motions.
3. Living for other people's approval is exhausting and pointless. If you're going to die anyway, why spend your limited time trying to impress people who might not even remember your name in five years? I've started doing things that actually make me happy, not things that make me look good to others.
4. The small moments matter most. It's not the big, flashy achievements that make life meaningful. It's the quiet morning with your parents, the random deep conversation with a friend, the moment when you're just grateful to be alive. These are the moments that, when your life flashes before your eyes, will make you smile.

The Question You Need to Ask Yourself

Are you living a life that you'd be proud of if it ended tomorrow? Are you spending your time on things that actually matter to you? Are you showing love to the people who matter most?

If the answer is no, that's okay. Most of us aren't living the way we really want to. But maybe it's time to start.

Because here's what I've learned: death isn't the enemy of life. Death is what makes life precious. When we stop running from this truth and start learning from it, we don't just exist—we actually live.

Think about it.

These aren't just philosophical questions. They're the questions that can guide you toward a life that feels truly fulfilling.

Living with Purpose

I'm not saying you should live every day like it's your last—that would be exhausting and impractical. But I am saying that remembering your mortality can help you live with more purpose and intention.

It can help you stop wasting time on things that don't align with who you really are. It can help you prioritize the relationships and experiences that actually matter. It can help you be more present, more grateful, and more authentic.

At the end of this, I want to hear from you.

• How do you think about death?
• Has it changed how you live at all?
• What does living well mean to you when you remember that life is temporary?

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