Imagine a clock ticking down, signalling the final moments of your existence.

If you knew you were going to die a year from now? How would you live your life?

• What social media platforms would you use, if any?

• What would you do for a living, if anything?

• How would you want to be remembered?

• How would being that close to your own death, change how you live?

Contemplating Life at a young age.

For the past few weeks, I’ve found myself pondering these questions. Distanced from distractions, I confronted the reality that life's fragility defies age. Death isn't morbid; it's the essence that lends profound meaning to our existence.

Understanding the Beauty of Death

Our societal fear of death blinds us to its beauty.

Ignoring our mortality leads to a life detached from our true values. If we were closer to the rhythms of nature, like on a farm, we'd witness life cycles, sparking contemplation.

But in our disconnected reality, we live chasing pleasures and avoiding pain, which stifles our perceptions.

Life's True Essence

Our obsession with reaching goals often overshadows life's essence.

However, if you were to step back and see the bigger picture…

You’d see that beginnings and endings are illusions; life is a never-ending circle of events.

The journey, not the destination, defines our existence. Acknowledging death's inevitability infuses gratitude into every step, every meal, and every moment.

Reflecting on Your Own Mortality

Now, without fear, consider:

• What if you had only six months to live?

• Where would you live?

• What would you work on?

• and who would you surround yourself with?

• What books would read?

  These questions invite a deep reflection on every aspect of life.

  Here’s some ways I’m changing my life:

Changing Perspectives on Social Media

Scrolling through a life visualisation tool, I faced the reality of my screen time.

A reevaluation led to 3 pacts:

Pact 1: Crafting Purposeful Content

In the realm of social media, I've sworn a pact to create content that transcends the superficial. While I've dabbled in relatability for views, my focus shifts. I want every encounter with my content to leave you with an expanded worldview. My fascination lies in health, spirituality, creativity, and the human condition, and it's this terrain I navigate to impart meaningful insights. Even in promoting my businesses, the emphasis is on value – because, in the end, value prevails.

Pact 2: Morning Sanctuary, No Social Media Before Noon

Recognizing the malleability of the mind in the morning, I've vowed not to succumb to the allure of TikTok, Instagram, or any digital domain before noon. That sacred time is now dedicated to deep work – writing podcasts, crafting newsletters, reading, and meditating – all aligned with my core values. This commitment ensures that the first hours of my day are invested in activities that truly matter.

Pact 3: Phone Optimization for Mindful Living

Understanding the insidious design of social media apps, meticulously crafted to hijack attention, I've taken back control. The ploy to trap us in an endless dopamine loop doesn't hold power when your phone is in greyscale. This simple yet effective trick strips away the vibrant hues, making interactions less stimulating. No longer fooled by the allure of notifications, I'm reclaiming my attention and steering clear of the addictive grasp of social media.

As I navigate these pacts, the looming threat of social media's impact on a fulfilling life becomes apparent. This realization propels us into the next exploration – a deep dive into optimizing health.

Optimizing Health: The Foundation of Life

Health, often overlooked, is the bedrock of our existence. It influences not only our vitality but also our financial prosperity, as external abundance mirrors our inner resources.

To foster an athlete's body, entrepreneur's mind, and artist's soul is the path to comprehensive well-being.

All you need is to focus on 3 pillars for each one.

P.S. Reply to this email if you’d like me to go deeper into each domain of health, I have a wealth of knowledge on this topic and would love to share if you would like to hear it.

Athlete’s Body: The Trinity of Physical Wellness.

1. Training/Exercise: A commitment to physical exercise becomes the cornerstone. An impending guide on biohacking performance might delve deeper into this aspect.

2. Sleep: Prioritise adequate, quality sleep, a non-negotiable for mental and physical rejuvenation.

3. Nutrition/Hydration: The fuel for your body should align with your goals. An extensive biohacker's guide could unveil the intricacies of this pillar.

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Entrepreneur's Mind: Navigating the Mental Realm

1. Stress Management: Cold exposure and meditation emerge as potent tools to combat stress. By maintaining a calm state, your cognitive abilities flourish.

2. Time Management: Embrace efficiency by automating, delegating, or eliminating tasks. The luxury of time can be spent on meaningful pursuits.

3. Learning: Recognize life as a game, a journey of unlearning limiting beliefs and accumulating wisdom. Continuous learning propels us towards financial, mental, and spiritual abundance.

Artist's Soul: Crafting a Purposeful Existence

1. Entering Flow Consistently: Identify your passion, your flow, and strive to make a living from it. This transcends work; it becomes your purpose, your way of life.

2. Deep Work: Commit to focused, undistracted periods of creativity and productivity.

3. Journaling: Reflect on your journey, thoughts, and aspirations. It is the bridge between your inner self and the external world.

Conclusion and Call to Dreamers

In conclusion, embracing a limited timeframe to live prompts a transformative approach to social media, health, and self-development.

As always, this newsletter is formulated from the raw thoughts of my podcast: Kaizen’s Diaries. Be sure to subscribe here to tune in on Monday, when the video version of this newsletter drops.

In a world that often overcomplicates, the truth often lies in simplicity. Master the basics, and you'll be the storyteller of how training, sleep, nutrition, stress management, time management, and continuous learning transformed your life.

The choice is yours, fellow dreamer.