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Rachel Dalinka's avatar

Sometimes we need a nudge, a wake up call, to realize now is the time to turn our dreams into our reality. Cancer was my nudge. I survived and vowed that I would focus myself on achieving the goals I had dreamed of for years. I started a podcast focused on stories of people who found redemption after addiction and/or incarceration. I helped start a non-profit focused on helping people living in shelters find meaningful work. I sold my house in the burbs and moved into the city. There are more things I would like to accomplish and I am working on them! The time is now. Dig deep and confront the "not good enough" feelings and make your time in this life count! Or don't...the choice is yours.

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Stoic Philosophy's avatar

I love this Rachel. Your story and words are quite powerful.

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Jean E Ross's avatar

This reminded me of hearing someone who said "Don't die with the story still inside you."

Something for me to do something about when so much else has my attention.

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Mary Beth Quillin's avatar

Yes… 👏

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Kyle's avatar

I'm new to substack and this was a really nice introduction to the app. Thanks for a good read and a poignant reminder that life is finite; it feels so redundant to say but I'm not sure we can be reminded enough of how it might feel to wake up one day on your deathbed and realize it's too late to live your dreams.

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Sarthak's avatar

Well written! Seneca on The Shortness of Life is an amazing read as well, you might like it :D

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Andres Marrugo's avatar

Not only do I find this deeply useful, but also striking in how clearly it captures what it means to be fully aware—truly alive. I’ve noticed I draw more from each day when I’m fully engaged, as I am now in a senior role at my organization. In contrast, during my earlier, more operational roles, I often let time slip by without much thought.

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Win's avatar

People say life is short, but it's the longest thing we'll ever experience.

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CHANDAN GUPTA's avatar

Very true 🙏🙏🙏

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Digvijay Baraiya's avatar

🧠

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Julian's avatar

I love the mindset but in my opinion that’s easier said than done.

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Alesei Narkevitch's avatar

Well, thats kind of a point... the endurance of pain or hardship without the display of feelings and without complaint.

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Just A+ Content Guy's avatar

If your biggest risk is running out of Netflix shows, Seneca is judging you.

Centuries before binge-watching, Seneca warned against the slow leak of days into trivial pursuits. If all you conquer is your watchlist, it’s not time well spent; it’s time surrendered.

📌 If you’re busy killing time, don’t be surprised when it kills your spirit.

⬖ Choosing action over autopilot at Frequency of Reason: bit.ly/4jTVv69

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