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Hey everyone, Chase here. Today, we're tackling a common saying that might be doing more harm than good—"life is short." But what if embracing a longer view of life could lead us to more meaningful achievements and happiness? Life's Length is an Opportunity We often hear that life is short as a push to rush through our milestones. But I've come to see life as long and rich with potential. This perspective frees us from the pressure to achieve everything now, allowing us to explore and grow at a pace that suits us. The Myth of the Prescribed Path Society has scripted a fast-paced journey for us: education, career, family—all ticked off in quick succession. In today’s discussion, I challenge this rushed timeline. What if the detours and the slow periods are just as valuable as the milestones? Embrace Exploration Over Expediency Switching careers or starting new ventures later in life isn't a sign of failure; it's a testament to our complexity and capacity for change. We’ll explore stories of those who found their greatest successes later in life, proving it’s never too late to redefine our paths. Complement Your Listening with Reflection As you listen to today’s podcast, consider how taking your time might open up new, unexplored avenues in your own life. Are you allowing yourself the space to grow and change? Tune into the Full Discussion For more insights and real-life stories that challenge the "life is short" mantra, make sure to listen to the full episode. Let's discover together how embracing a longer view on life can lead to deeper fulfillment.

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Hey everyone, Chase here. Today, we're tackling a common saying that might be doing more harm than good—"life is short." But what if embracing a longer view of life could lead us to more meaningful achievements and happiness? Life's Length is an...
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09:07
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2025-01-22 14:00
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http://chasejarvis.com/blog/is-life-really-too-short-rethinking-our-rush-to-make-it
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Hey everyone, Chase here. Today, we're tackling a common saying that might be doing more harm than good—"life is short." But what if embracing a longer view of life could lead us to more meaningful achievements and happiness?

Life's Length is an Opportunity

We often hear that life is short as a push to rush through our milestones. But I've come to see life as long and rich with potential. This perspective frees us from the pressure to achieve everything now, allowing us to explore and grow at a pace that suits us.

The Myth of the Prescribed Path

Society has scripted a fast-paced journey for us: education, career, family—all ticked off in quick succession. In today’s discussion, I challenge this rushed timeline. What if the detours and the slow periods are just as valuable as the milestones?

Embrace Exploration Over Expediency

Switching careers or starting new ventures later in life isn't a sign of failure; it's a testament to our complexity and capacity for change. We’ll explore stories of those who found their greatest successes later in life, proving it’s never too late to redefine our paths.

Complement Your Listening with Reflection

As you listen to today’s podcast, consider how taking your time might open up new, unexplored avenues in your own life. Are you allowing yourself the space to grow and change?

Tune into the Full Discussion

For more insights and real-life stories that challenge the "life is short" mantra, make sure to listen to the full episode. Let's discover together how embracing a longer view on life can lead to deeper fulfillment.