Summary

This conversation explores the concept of Memento Mori, emphasizing the importance of recognizing our mortality to live a more purposeful and fulfilling life. The host shares personal experiences and historical insights, drawing from Stoic philosophy and practical tools to encourage listeners to reflect on their values and priorities. The episode serves as a reminder to embrace life with clarity and urgency, ultimately leading to a life without regrets.

Takeaways

• We all have a terminal diagnosis, which gives life purpose.
• Memento Mori serves as a wake-up call to live fully.
• Historical figures like Stoics emphasized the importance of remembering death.
• Awareness of mortality can lead to clarity and focus.
• Personal experiences during COVID highlighted the significance of Memento Mori.
• Practical tools can help clarify values and priorities.
• Conducting a value clarification exercise can enhance life satisfaction.
• Journaling can help track alignment with personal values.
• Visual reminders of mortality can motivate purposeful living.
• Living with urgency can lead to a life without regrets.

• The Wake-Up Call of Memento Mori
• Practical Steps to Live with Purpose

• "We all have a terminal diagnosis."
• "Death doesn't make life pointless, but rather purposeful."
• "Memento Mori was the ultimate wake up call."

Chapters

00:00Embracing Mortality: The Purpose of Life

04:47Historical Perspectives on Memento Mori

09:58Personal Journey: Discovering Memento Mori

14:36Practical Tools for Living with Purpose

keywords memento mori, death, purpose, stoicism, life lessons, mindfulness, personal growth, clarity, urgency, living well

Resources

• How to think like a roman emperor https://www.amazon.co.uk/How-Think-Like-Roman-Emperor/dp/1250196620

• Mans search for meaning https://www.amazon.co.uk/Mans-Search-Meaning-classic-Holocaust/dp/1846041244

• Meditations https://www.amazon.co.uk/Meditations-Penguin-Classics-Marcus-Aurelius/dp/0140449337

• One line a day https://www.amazon.co.uk/One-Line-Day-Five-Memory/dp/0811870197

• Gratitude journal https://www.amazon.co.uk/Mindfulness-Happiness-Productivity-Effective-Gratitude/dp/B07CSQGQHH/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.QK8omgGUsQCnnlN-yJT8XIO-9cinnREpxgxepYwTwj8Wyqvz3rhACBqslaN4UJTfV0C-PicpzVsf8nM4T_bYq5Z5e-6m-0veyPgrA67P8G1Jn5CCbnmvIpDLcBx3L9vC7YCRbe36LYJwvWdGtH3TzCpgKvcVJKkxWvNNJ60xKbx8e16Mz_na5D5xB21dvAWVtGznWAud3EDRrmo0oh2anj6HeG30zv3H78Xd37NGufOLfdBBjG0R2VV8ingB-a4LpwEfuifegspe3Bqc44myp7Ydacbw8l-yit3-otnO-VY.L3y9P_RVb-2WIr_Y2QXMOJqlzYXVEt4XjrLhKryCgsU&dib_tag=se&keywords=Gratitude+Diary&qid=1727521870&sr=8-1-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&psc=1

• High Performance x Happy Place collab episode

• Dailystoic podcast
• Memento Mori Calendar https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/865601518/stoic-life-calendar-motivational-wall?gpla=1&gao=1&&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=shopping_uk_en_gb_-home_and_living&utm_custom1=_k_CjwKCAjw0t63BhAUEiwA5xP54aw1VVNAqw8gdHl49FWhV8cCNzCod_be9cfU4O9QfiL0FRya0jAV8hoCzb0QAvD_BwE_k_&utm_content=go_11073922980_109610251118_462914649514_pla-303628061699_c__865601518engb_227346168&utm_custom2=11073922980&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjw0t63BhAUEiwA5xP54aw1VVNAqw8gdHl49FWhV8cCNzCod_be9cfU4O9QfiL0FRya0jAV8hoCzb0QAvD_BwE