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Similarly I think “what if I die tomorrow”? This really helps me prioritize the experience I want from life over status, money, etc.


> what if I die tomorrow

Never quit e really got that one. If I were to die tomorrow, I’d spend most of my money and do too much drugs.

But what if I don’t die tomorrow? Then I’m broke and have a substance abuse problem. I don’t think that’s a particularly good way to make life choices personally.


It's what if, not a certainty. Most of the decisions rely heavily on the certainty of living tomorrow. Which can be highly probable, but not 100% certain. So, that makes it possible to reconsider some decisions.

Like, should I pay for this expensive dinner or travel, or should I save the money? Sometimes saving the money makes sense, sometimes it does not. But you should never rely on the fact that you will be there to use the money you're saving instead of enjoying a nice experience right there.


I guess it's more about what if they die tomorrow ... if I died tomorrow, dunno I guess I would a little sad that I didn't have a substance abuse problem - but would depend on the substance.




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