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4,000 weeks.

That’s all we get. The number of weeks most of us will live.
The average human life is "absurdly, insultingly brief."

As we step into 2025, this perspective—shared by Oliver Burkeman on the How to Live Podcast earlier this year—continues to resonate deeply. It’s a stark reminder to be intentional with the one resource we can never reclaim: time.

We’ve put together life lessons from extraordinary guests who appeared on the How to Live Podcast in the second half of 2024—thinkers who are reshaping how we live, work, and grow:

• Oliver Burkeman reframes time management with startling clarity.
• Aneace Haddad helps us navigate midlife transitions.
• Joel Pearson unveils the science of intuition.
• Sara Jane Ho elevates the art of human interaction.
• Simon Bowen introduces the power of visual thinking.
• Nir Eyal shares strategies for staying focused in a distracted world.
• John Dykes inspires with his journey of personal reinvention.
• Sha-En Yeo explores the science of happiness.
• Christina Wallace invites us to embrace a portfolio life.
• Matthew Dicks reveals the secrets of masterful storytelling.
• Drew Tarvin demonstrates humor’s ability to transform.
• Nick Jonsson offers a path to self-discovery and personal transformation.

This is more than a podcast—it’s a roadmap to living with intention, curiosity, and purpose.

As we close the chapter on 2024, I invite you to reflect on your own 4,000 weeks:
What will you do differently in the weeks ahead?

Don’t miss this powerful episode that brings all these lessons together in one place.

Here’s to a purposeful 2025. 🌟

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https://howtolive.life/episode/084-life-lessons-deeper-dive-2024

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“When I went bankrupt, I begged a friend who had built a unicorn for a 30-minute meeting. The moment we sat down, I could tell he didn’t want to be there.
Six months later, after working on myself, I went back with a clear vision and positive energy. This time, he introduced me to his network and offered his full support.
That experience taught me a powerful lesson: People are drawn to passion and purpose, not negativity."

This gem from Marc Nicholson, Founder of 1880, is just one of many transformative insights from our guests this year on the How to Live podcast.

As we wrap up 2024, we’ve pulled together a mixtape of wisdom from the first half of 2024 - a collection of the most thought-provoking, inspiring moments from the podcast.

Here’s a sneak peek of what’s inside:

• Derek Sivers on questioning the status quo to create a life you love.
• Marc Nicholson on purpose.
• Dani on finding deeper meaning and spirituality in everyday life.
• Esh on unlocking creativity and innovation.
• Karen & Mette on mastering emotional intelligence to thrive in relationships and work.
• Leanne & Arjun on entrepreneurial lessons learned the hard way.
• Natalia on the power of healing and renewal.

If you’re reflecting on the past year or gearing up for 2025, this episode is your masterclass in growth, purpose, and transformation.

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https://howtolive.life/episode/083-life-lessons-2024

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What’s your relationship with alcohol?

This isn’t a preachy “quit drinking” episode but it’s about curiosity. Many of us enjoy a drink. It helps us connect, unwind, and feel at ease. But as we get older, we start noticing the side effects: restless sleep, sluggish mornings, or even feeling a bit off the next day.

It got me curious: What’s alcohol really doing to us? How can we enjoy the connection it fosters without the downsides?

In this episode of How to Live, I speak with Nick Jonsson, Co-Founder of EGN Network, bestselling author, and executive coach. A few years ago, Nick reached a breaking point with alcohol, turned his life around, and is now thriving personally and professionally.

We explore:

• How alcohol affects your body, mind, and ability to handle tough situations.
• The deeper issues drinking can mask.
• Practical ways to drink less without losing the joy of social connection.

This isn’t about quitting. It’s about curiosity to rethink our habits and finding a balance that works for us.

Give it a listen, and let me know what you think!

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https://howtolive.life/episode/082-rethinking-happy-hour-with-Nick-Jonsson

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