3023: What’s Going To Be Written On Your Gravestone by Ben Greenfield on Determining Your Priorities

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🗓️ 22 June 2025

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Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3023: Ben Greenfield challenges readers to confront their mortality by envisioning what they want written on their gravestone. This powerful mental exercise prompts deep reflection on legacy, values, and life priorities - ultimately serving as a compass for living a purpose-driven and intentional life. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://bengreenfieldlife.com/article/lifestyle-articles/whats-going-written-gravestone/ Quotes to ponder: "Imagine your gravestone being chiseled, your life summarized in a single sentence. What would it say?" "Your gravestone is not just a marker of death; it's a mirror for your life." "Stop and ask yourself: are you living in a way that aligns with the message you want to leave behind?" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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1:02.4	what's going to be written on your gravestone by ben greenfield of ben greenfieldlife dot com
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