Uploaded October 2024 | Updated September 2026, 1 day ago
Let's get started because we don't have a lot of time.
At least that's the perspective of today's guest, Jodi Wellman. Jodi is an executive coach and speaker, and the author of You Only Die Once. And she's a big fan of Memento mori, Latin for "remember that you will die."
Acknowledging the scarcity of our time, she insists, can help us make the most of the time that we have.
And it doesn't have to be morbid. It can be fun. Jodi keeps skulls as decorations, and they're surprisingly cheerful-looking
Remembering that we don't have infinite time and infinite opportunities can provide a much needed push when we're stuck.
So we can live the life we want, rather than waiting and rationalizing and looking back with regret at the end.
In our conversation, I get free coaching on making some bold moves in my life.
We talk about my fear of "indulging," even a little — that it will turn into a one-way highway to depravity — and how I might explore some balance between self-indulgence and Puritanical austerity.
In summation: "Life is short. We gotta get on with this shit."
00:00 Embracing Mortality: The Imperative of Living Fully
03:43 The Impact of Regrets: A Personal Journey
06:50 Finding Balance: Indulgence vs. Discipline
09:36 The Urgency of Now: Calculating Our Time Left
12:46 Navigating Life's Rules: The Dance of Freedom and Responsibility
15:51 The Quest for Vitality: Rediscovering Joy in Life
18:46 Creative Expression: The Path to Authenticity
21:43 The Experiment of Life: Trying New Things
24:39 Facing the Grim Reaper: A Call to Action
27:44 The Power of Choice: Crafting a Life of Meaning
30:33 The Smorgasbord of Life: Exploring Interests Freely
33:45 The Importance of Self-Expression: Breaking Free from Constraints
36:47 The Role of Death in Shaping Our Lives
39:42 Living with Intention: Making Every Moment Count
42:43 Final Thoughts: Embracing Life's Impermanence
53:13 Personal Updates
54:39 Reflections on Climate Change and Global Crises
55:35 Hope and Purpose in Challenging Times
Let's get started because we don't have a lot of time.
At least that's the perspective of today's guest, Jodi Wellman. Jodi is an executive coach and speaker, and the author of You Only Die Once. And she's a big fan of Memento mori, Latin for "remember that you will die."
Acknowledging the scarcity of our time, she insists, can help us make the most of the time that we have.
And it doesn't have to be morbid. It can be fun. Jodi keeps skulls as decorations, and they're surprisingly cheerful-looking
Remembering that we don't have infinite time and infinite opportunities can provide a much needed push when we're stuck.
So we can live the life we want, rather than waiting and rationalizing and looking back with regret at the end.
In our conversation, I get free coaching on making some bold moves in my life.
We talk about my fear of "indulging," even a little — that it will turn into a one-way highway to depravity — and how I might explore some balance between self-indulgence and Puritanical austerity.
In summation: "Life is short. We gotta get on with this shit."
00:00 Embracing Mortality: The Imperative of Living Fully
03:43 The Impact of Regrets: A Personal Journey
06:50 Finding Balance: Indulgence vs. Discipline
09:36 The Urgency of Now: Calculating Our Time Left
12:46 Navigating Life's Rules: The Dance of Freedom and Responsibility
15:51 The Quest for Vitality: Rediscovering Joy in Life
18:46 Creative Expression: The Path to Authenticity
21:43 The Experiment of Life: Trying New Things
24:39 Facing the Grim Reaper: A Call to Action
27:44 The Power of Choice: Crafting a Life of Meaning
30:33 The Smorgasbord of Life: Exploring Interests Freely
33:45 The Importance of Self-Expression: Breaking Free from Constraints
36:47 The Role of Death in Shaping Our Lives
39:42 Living with Intention: Making Every Moment Count
42:43 Final Thoughts: Embracing Life's Impermanence
53:13 Personal Updates
54:39 Reflections on Climate Change and Global Crises
55:35 Hope and Purpose in Challenging Times
