In today’s captivating episode, we dive into our very first memoir, one that continues to inspire readers worldwide: Bronnie Ware's “The Top Five Regrets of the Dying—A Life Transformed by the Dearly Departing”. This bestselling book, translated into 32 languages and read by over a million people, offers profound insights drawn from Ware’s experiences in palliative care.
Prepare for a heartfelt exploration as we uncover the five common regrets that surfaced during her time with individuals in their final weeks. These regrets are not just for the dying; they resonate deeply with all of us, reflecting universal feelings that are often left unaddressed.
Join us as we discuss how these regrets might manifest in our own lives and, more importantly, how we can implement meaningful changes now—before it’s too late. This episode is not just a reflection but a rallying cry to embrace life fully and avoid the regrets that so many carry with them.
Stay tuned for a thought-provoking conversation that aims to inspire action in our everyday lives!
Episode Links Mentioned
Two Booked Up Episode 1: The Four Tendencies by Gretchen Rubin
Two Booked Up Episode 2: Personal Life and The Four Tendencies
Two Booked Up Episode 3: Running your own business using The Four Tendencies
Two Booked Up Episode 4: Take yourself on a date
Two Booked Up Episode 6: The Lazy Genius Way by Kendra Adachi
Two Booked Up Episode 7: How we are Lazy Geniusing our lives and how you can too
Two Booked Up Episode 8: Our best tips to “Lazy Genius” your business
Two Booked Up Episode 9: Naming What Matters
Two Booked Up Episode 25: Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals - Overview and Top Takeaways.
Two Booked Up Episode 26: How to become a better procrastinator - inspired by Oliver Burkeman's Four Thousand Weeks.
Two Booked Up Episode 27: How to Use Your Time with Intention: Insights from Oliver Burkeman’s Four Thousand Weeks
Two Booked Up Episode 40: How to Find Tranquility in the Turbulence
Two Booked Up Episode 42: Embrace Your Five Senses… a chat about Life in Five Senses by Gretchen Rubin.
Two Booked Up Episode 44: Could Harnessing Your Regrets Change Your Life?
Two Booked Up Episode 45: Can Good Feelings = Good Productivity?
Two Booked Up Episode 54: Defining success in the second phase of life, From Strength to Strength by Arthur C Brooks.
Two Booked Up Episode 56: What Motivates Us? Drive by Daniel Pink (link to be added)
Book Links Mentioned
The Top Five Regrets of the Dying by Bronnie Ware
Four Thousand Weeks by Oliver Burkeman
Meditations for Mortals by Oliver Burkeman
The Lazy Genius Way by Kendra Adachi
The Power of Regret by Daniel Pink
Tranquillity by Tuesday by Laura Vanderkam
Life In Five Senses by Gretchen Rubin
The Four Tendencies by Gretchen Rubin
The Happiness Project by Gretchen Rubin
From Strength to Strength by Arthur C Brooks
Feel Good Productivity by Ali Abdaal
Drive by Daniel Pink
Avoiding the Friend Zone by Rowena Mabbott
No More Simon Says by Rowena Mabbott
Others Links Mentioned
Crucial Conversations (read as part of the Leaders’ Library)
Kendra Adachi’s Lazy Genius podcast episode on the two things that make friendship easier.
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Connect with Shelley on LinkedIn at Shelley Tonkin Smith. Her copywriting business is at shelleysmithcreative.com.
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