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“time is the only currency we spend without knowing our balance”

do you think our inability to know how much time we have left contributes to the pursuit of things like wealth, legacy, and meaning?

if you did know your time balance, would you care less about these pursuits, or would you double down on them?

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Spyre Velatura · 101w

I had a situation that recently left me with a 50% chance of surviving the next 10 years. It has radically altered what I find valuable. Although you may not believe it, I am actually happier now than I have ever been before. I have never had direction and motivation like I do now. Suddenly, my "pur...

If I knew how much time I had left, not sure I would change too much. We all were diagnosed with a terminal illness the minute we were born. Some realize that earlier than others and live their lives accordingly.

OneEzra · 101w

Figure best case I live to around 95. Makes 47 halfway. Already feel like I have lived 3 or 4 lives to date. Be true to yourself. Always be learning and training as if you would live forever.

A₿del fgu · 101w

It depends if the answer would be above or below your projected expectations I guess. And to which extent they are below or above.

DontFeedTheHandThatBitesYou · 101w

There is a must watch film around this topic (and much darker ones) called "In Time" (2011) Highly recommended!

WildBill · 101w

I certainly would not want somebody else spending my time and energy for me. I want to be in control of my time and energy as much as possible. Increasing M2 by $250 billion through the summer is an example of somebody else controlling my time and energy. Go long, get paid!