A Stoic reflection on time

How many times will I see my parents again?

Make a rough estimate of the visits and experiences that may remain, then choose one action for the time you have now.

How many times might you do this again?

Time with the people and things we love is more limited than it feels. Pick a picture to try it with your own numbers.

Now try it with your own life

Adjust assumptions

Already had ()Still ahead ()Each square is 1%

Rough estimates from the numbers you choose. Nothing is saved or sent. Inspired by Tim Urban’s The Tail End.

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Read the Tail End Stoic practice guide