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The Illusion of Invincibility: Embracing Mortality

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Hillman Lentz
Nov 07, 2024
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Many of us live as though we’re invincible, pushing off thoughts of our own mortality. We get caught up in daily routines, believing there will always be more time. But true mental mastery comes from facing the ultimate reality: we are not guaranteed endless tomorrows.

A mentor once told me, “Live as though you’re at your own funeral, listening to what p…

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