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One “must” for this week: live like it’s the last time
I thought I had six months, and instead I got three weeks.
On January 19th 2024, my mom called to tell me that my dad was terminally ill. The doctors said six months, maybe less.
A few weeks earlier, I had decided that if I wanted to see my parents more often, instead of expecting them to come to me, I should have gone to them.
Thanks to my amazing coach @Teresa Ferreiro, I realised how foolish that was.
So I booked a trip for February 23rd, to go and see them, alone.
When I got the terrible news, I started going every weekend, working remotely when I could.
On February 16th, he was gone. One month after the diagnosis. One week before my original planned trip.
I'm grateful I didn't wait, and instead I went when I could, as often as I could.
The pain is real, as is the peace that comes from having no regrets.
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Roberto
It's sad to read. And I remember when it was happening. I lost a friend from one day to another when I was 25, and that taught me that we overestimate the time we have. I might not be able to travel to see my parents as often, but one of my standards for balanced life is to be in touch with them, almost daily. Sometimes it's a text, sometimes it's a call, sometimes time together. That's why I planned a trip with just my mom next year Roberto.
Sad and poignant story.
Have you read: The 5 Types of Wealth by Sahil Bloom? It's a guide to improving your life by focusing on 5 areas: time, social, mental, physical and financial wealth. Clearly aimed at 'executives' who are at risk of burnout. The anecdotes are all based on 'entrepreneurs' who realised there was more to life than chasing dollars (once they already had a tonne). Some good points in it for normal people too.