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What If Today Was Your Last Day? · Deep Thoughts

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  Speaker 1: We're diving deep today into a mindset shift that could
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  Speaker 1: change everything. The idea of pretend it's the last time.
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  Speaker 2: It comes from psychology and personal development, but how does
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  Speaker 2: it actually work? So the idea is that it might
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  Speaker 2: change how we experience those small moments, our big relationships,
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  Speaker 2: even those goals that always seem so far off.
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  Speaker 1: I feel like we all know that feeling of taking
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  Speaker 1: things for granted, like we just assume things will always
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  Speaker 1: be there.
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  Speaker 2: It is. And there's a psychological concept called the scarcity
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  Speaker 2: heuristic that sort of explains why this last time idea
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  Speaker 2: is so effective.
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  Speaker 1: So there's some real science behind us.
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  Speaker 2: Yeah. Essentially, our brains they place a higher value on
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  Speaker 2: things that are limited or scarce, you know. So let's
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  Speaker 2: say you have a beautiful antique face. If it's just
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  Speaker 2: sitting there on a shelf, it's just part of the decor,
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  Speaker 2: right right, But if you know for a fact that
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  Speaker 2: it's the last one in existence, suddenly it's priceless.
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  Speaker 1: So the context changes how we see it exactly.
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  Speaker 2: And that's the power of this last time mindset. It
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  Speaker 2: shifts how we see our experiences. Everything feels more.
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  Speaker 1: Precious and more worthy of our attention, right This is
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  Speaker 1: making me think about procrastination. We always tell ourselves we
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  Speaker 1: have time, so we put things off.
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  Speaker 2: It's that illusion of unlimited time exactly. But this mindset
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  Speaker 2: it challenges that.
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  Speaker 1: So, like if you've always wanted to write a novel.
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  Speaker 2: Let's say that you've always dreamed of writing a novel, but.
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  Speaker 1: Life always gets in the way.
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  Speaker 2: If you approach each writing session as if it were
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  Speaker 2: your last chance to actually get that story out of
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  Speaker 2: your head and onto the page, wouldn't that feel different?
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  Speaker 1: It'd feel a lot more urgent.
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  Speaker 2: Instead of someday. You're confronting the possibility that today might
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  Speaker 2: be your only opportunity.
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  Speaker 1: That's a really powerful reframe, it is. But how do
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  Speaker 1: we actually use this idea in our daily lives. It's
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  Speaker 1: not like we can walk around thinking about the end
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  Speaker 1: of everything all the time.
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  Speaker 2: No, it's not about dwelling on endings or you know,
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  Speaker 2: getting morbid. It's just using this idea of finality to
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  Speaker 2: help us appreciate the present moment.
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  Speaker 1: So even something small like having coffee with a friend.
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  Speaker 2: I've something as simple as having coffee with a friend,
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  Speaker 2: if you approach it as if it could be your
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  Speaker 2: last cup of coffee together, You're going to be more present,
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  Speaker 2: more attuned to them.
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  Speaker 1: You're really going to appreciate that moment.
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  Speaker 2: Every experience, no matter how small, it's a unique event
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  Speaker 2: that will never happen in exactly the same way.
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  Speaker 1: Again, I like that. Yeah, that's a good way to
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  Speaker 1: look at it.
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  Speaker 2: So it's about recognizing.
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  Speaker 1: That and savoring those little details.
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  Speaker 2: Ye, and that's just the beginning. We've talked about savoring
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  Speaker 2: everyday moments and tackling procrastination, but this last time lens,
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  Speaker 2: it can also have a huge impact on our relationships,
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  Speaker 2: and that's where things get really interesting. I think our
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  Speaker 2: relationships are probably the most precious things in our lives,
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  Speaker 2: you know, Yeah, but we often take them for granted.
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  Speaker 1: It's so easy to get caught up in the day
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  Speaker 1: to day stuff, you know, all a little frustration.
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  Speaker 2: We forget to really appreciate those people, the people who
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  Speaker 2: matter most exactly. So imagine approaching every interaction you have
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  Speaker 2: with a loved one as if it could be.
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  Speaker 1: Your last This.
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  Speaker 2: That final hug, that last shared laugh, that last real conversation.
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  Speaker 1: I can see how that would make you want to
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  Speaker 1: be more present in the moment, more forgiving, more loving.
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  Speaker 2: Yeah, definitely it's a powerful way to look at.
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  Speaker 1: Things and a powerful way to communicate it is.
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  Speaker 2: Think about writing a letter to someone important in your
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  Speaker 2: life as if it were the very last thing you'd
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  Speaker 2: ever say to them.
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  Speaker 1: That'd be tough.
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  Speaker 2: What would you want them to know? What haven't you said?
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  Speaker 1: I guess it's like a chance to say all the
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  Speaker 1: things you've been holding back.
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  Speaker 2: It can be incredibly cathartic and healing.
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  Speaker 1: Yeah, you're acknowledging that your relationship isn't going to last forever.
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  Speaker 2: You can let go of old hurts, express your gratitude,
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  Speaker 2: keep in the connection in a way that you might
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  Speaker 2: not have thought possible.
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  Speaker 1: I could see how this last time idea could really
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  Speaker 1: help us grow in other areas of life too.
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  Speaker 2: It can, and this leads to another interesting aspect of
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  Speaker 2: this mindset. It's potential to help us achieve mastery.
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  Speaker 1: Mastery like becoming an expert at something.
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  Speaker 2: Exactly when we believe something is our last chance to
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  Speaker 2: do something, we tend to give it.
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  Speaker 1: Our all, like an athlete in their final competition.
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  Speaker 2: Exactly, they're not holding anything back, They're leaving it all
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  Speaker 2: out there.
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  Speaker 1: So it's about bringing that same intensity to everything we do.
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  Speaker 2: Whether it's a presentation at work, a creative project, even
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  Speaker 2: learning a new skill.
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  Speaker 1: So we're not just coasting through life. We're really pushing ourselves.
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  Speaker 2: You're embracing the challenge and giving it your best. I
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  Speaker 2: like that you not only increase your chances of success,
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  Speaker 2: but you also gain a deeper sense of.
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  Speaker 1: Satisfaction regardless of the outcome.
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  Speaker 2: We often put off pursuing our passions or taking risks
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  Speaker 2: because we think we have plenty of time.
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  Speaker 1: We're always waiting for that someday.
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  Speaker 2: But what if we approached each day as if it
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  Speaker 2: were our last chance to chase those dreams.
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  Speaker 1: It would definitely make us rethink our priorities.
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  Speaker 2: This idea ties into the whole concept of regret, you know.
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  Speaker 1: The things we wish we had done.
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  Speaker 2: People often regret the things they didn't do, the chances
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  Speaker 2: they didn't take, more than the mistakes they made. That's
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  Speaker 2: a good point the last time mindset. It can be
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  Speaker 2: a p powerful way to avoid that regret, to look back.
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  Speaker 1: On our lives and feel like we really live them.
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  Speaker 2: To minimize those what ifs.
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  Speaker 1: This reminds me of Memento morii, you know the idea
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  Speaker 1: of remembering death.
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  Speaker 2: There are definitely some similarities.
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  Speaker 1: Both encourage us to live more intentionally.
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  Speaker 2: Because we're recognizing that our time is limited.
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  Speaker 1: But this last time mindset, it's not just about death, right, It's.
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  Speaker 2: Not just about death. That's about appreciating every experience, whether
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  Speaker 2: it's big or small.
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  Speaker 1: So how can our listeners actually start using this mindset
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  Speaker 1: in their own lives.
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  Speaker 2: There are some really simple but powerful things you can do.
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  Speaker 2: One approach is to start each day by choosing one
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  Speaker 2: activity or interaction that you're going to approach as if
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  Speaker 2: it were the last time.
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  Speaker 1: So it could be something small.
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  Speaker 2: It could be making your morning coffee, or having dinner
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  Speaker 2: with your family, or working on a project you're really
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  Speaker 2: passionate about.
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  Speaker 1: The key is to bring that awareness of finality to
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  Speaker 1: those everyday.
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  Speaker 2: Moments and really engage with each experience to see it
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  Speaker 2: as something special, something unique.
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  Speaker 1: We're giving those moments a new meaning exactly.
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  Speaker 2: And another thing you can try is to really celebrate
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  Speaker 2: those little wins, you.
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  Speaker 1: Know, little things we usually just rush through.
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  Speaker 2: Things we take for granted, like folding laundry, watering your plants,
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  Speaker 2: even just taking a walk.
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  Speaker 1: What if we approach those things as if it were
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  Speaker 1: the last time.
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  Speaker 2: It's about finding the extraordinary in the ordinary.
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  Speaker 1: I like that.
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  Speaker 2: And for those big goals and dreams you've been putting off.
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  Speaker 1: The ones we keep saying we'll get to someday, imagine that.
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  Speaker 2: This is your last chance to make them happen.
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  Speaker 1: That would definitely get me moving.
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  Speaker 2: It's about channeling that sense of urgency and taking.
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  Speaker 1: Action, no more excuses.
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  Speaker 2: It's important to remember, though, that this last time mindset,
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  Speaker 2: it's not about living in fear or anxiety.
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  Speaker 1: It's not about always thinking about the worst case scenario.
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  Speaker 2: It's about appreciating how precious life is and.
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  Speaker 1: Using that to live more fully right.
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  Speaker 2: Now, to enjoy the good times and the people.
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  Speaker 1: We love, and make the most of every opportunity.
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  Speaker 2: It's about creating a life that filled with purpose and.
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  Speaker 1: Meaning and gratitude.
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  Speaker 2: Remembering that our time is limited it can help us
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  Speaker 2: appreciate the present moment more.
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  Speaker 1: Deeply and motivate us to create a life that really matters.
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  Speaker 2: It's an invitation to make the most of this one
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  Speaker 2: wild and precious.
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  Speaker 1: Life we have to live with intention.
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  Speaker 2: To chase your dreams, cherish your relationships, and savor every
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  Speaker 2: experience as if it could be your last.
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  Speaker 1: It's a powerful way to look at things.
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  Speaker 2: It can change how you approach every part of your life.
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  Speaker 1: So, as we wrap up this deep dive, what's one
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  Speaker 1: final thought you want to leave with our listeners?
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  Speaker 2: Ask yourself, what's one area where you can apply this
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  Speaker 2: last time mindset today?
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  Speaker 1: What have you been putting off that you could start today?
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  Speaker 2: What relationship needs a little extra love?
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  Speaker 1: What experience have you not been fully embracing?
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  Speaker 2: How would pretending it's the last time change how you
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  Speaker 2: act and make the experience more meaningful.
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  Speaker 1: Time is precious. Don't wait for some day, make today count.
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  Speaker 2: Live each moment as if it were your last. Thank
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