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Jack Dorsey

04/25/20

@ Lex Fridman

Contemplating mortality helps prioritize what truly matters in life, reminding us to focus on meaningful experiences and relationships.

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Jack Dorsey: Square, Cryptocurrency, and Artificial Intelligence | Lex Fridman Podcast #91

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Jack Dorsey: Square, Cryptocurrency, and Artificial Intelligence | Lex Fridman Podcast #91

04/25/20

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Jack Dorsey

04/25/20

@ Lex Fridman

Life's preciousness is highlighted by the daily reminders of mortality, urging us to reflect on our priorities and connections.

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Steve Jobs

03/08/08

@ Stanford

Remembering that I'll be dead soon is the most important tool I've encountered for making big life choices, as it helps me focus on what truly matters.

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Dr. Mary-Frances O'Connor

06/02/25

@ Andrew Huberman

Understanding death and contemplating it can be incredibly useful, helping us to live more fully in the present.

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Naval Ravikant

04/01/25

@ Chris Williamson

Ruminating on the inevitability of death can help reduce anxiety by putting life’s stresses into perspective.

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Michio Kaku

10/22/19

@ Lex Fridman

Every waking moment, we are subconsciously aware of our mortality, which influences our decisions and gives urgency to our lives.

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Naval Ravikant

04/01/25

@ Chris Williamson

People often spend their lives not being present, worrying about death, while missing out on the moments that truly matter.

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Jordan Peterson

08/19/22

@ Lex Fridman

The idea of death should be a constant reminder to live meaningfully and avoid complacency.

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Jordan Peterson

08/19/22

@ Lex Fridman

Facing death regularly can motivate individuals to act with urgency and purpose in their lives.

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Lori Gottlieb

04/07/25

@ Andrew Huberman

People often stay in unsatisfying relationships because they fear the unknown of making a change. Acknowledging our mortality can help us make more intentional choices in our lives and relationships.