In this profound episode, Eimear explores the ancient practice of Memento Mori and its modern applications. Through historical wisdom and contemporary examples, she reveals how contemplating our mortality can bring crystal clear focus to what truly matters in life, helping us move from distraction to purpose-driven living.
EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS
00:00 Introduction: Mary Oliver’s Question
00:49 The Power of Life's Finite Nature
01:32 Marcus Aurelius and Meditations
02:20 Influence of Meditations
04:15 The Five Remembrances
06:40 Memento Mori: Embracing Life's Preciousness
09:23 The Memento Mori Exercise
15:46 Living with Purpose and Clarity
21:15 Invitation to Practice
22:42 Closing Thoughts and Resources
KEY TAKEAWAYS
- Ancient wisdom about mortality brings clarity to modern life choices
- Successful leaders throughout history have used this practice
- The exercise isn't about death - it's about living fully
- Clarity comes quickly when we face our mortality
- Our actions are our only true belongings
QUOTABLE MOMENTS
"Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?"
- Mary Oliver
"Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away."
- Maya Angelou
"You could leave life right now. Let that determine what you do and say and think."
- Marcus Aurelius
"Remembering that I'll be dead soon is the most important tool I've ever encountered to help me make the big choices in life."
- Steve Jobs
PRACTICAL TOOLS
1. The Memento Mori Exercise Part One - Writing your current life eulogy
2. The Memento Mori Exercise Part Two - Creating Your Purposeful Life Vision
3. Regular life review practice - Following the Panera co-founder's example
4. The Five Remembrances - Buddhist practice for perspective
RESOURCES
📚 Choose Yourself Book: Get more details about the Memento Mori exercise in Chapter Two: The Lost Self : Get the book
🌟 Share your insights: Use #UnlockingTheEndGame on Instagram
📖 Recommended Reading: Meditations by Marcus Aurelius
CONNECT WITH EIMEAR
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