What if the secret to unshakable happiness lies in the wisdom of a 22-year-old facing death?
Discover this young man’s profound daily mantra. His dying words will transform your life forever.
Chris Cochran shares the extraordinary story of his son Christian, who chose to live with more joy, love, and presence in his last year on earth, than most of us will in a full lifetime.
But it’s not too late… The wisdom in this episode will change you.
0:00 Introduction
1:38 Christian's extraordinary life and cancer diagnosis
4:41 Breaking the news to family
8:26 Finding faith through humility and surrender
11:32 The illusion of control in life
15:58 Coping with the loss of a child
18:44 Christian's "to love list” approach to life
22:36 Christian's only regret
25:29 Finding hope and goodness in every day
29:54 Seeing beauty even in life's darkest moments
32:03 Christian's legacy and foundation
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