# #411 - You Forgot You’re Going to Die (And It’s Costing You)

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Podcast: [The Strong Stoic Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-strong-stoic-podcast-1320313)
Published: 2026-04-21T11:00:00+00:00
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You’re busy. Life is good. Things are flowing. And that’s exactly when you’re most likely to forget something critical: You’re going to die. In this episode, I break down why thinking about death—especially when life feels good—is one of the most practical Stoic tools you have. We talk about: Why feeling good doesn’t mean you’re living well How comfort quietly leads to wasted timeThe connection between mortality and urgencyWhy procrastination thrives when you feel like you have “more time”How...

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