Is Death the Greatest Teacher? Life Lessons from a Funeral Home Owner with Chris Meyer - Episode 264

<p>Episode 264 is about lessons of death<br> <br> Chris Meyer has a unique life story. He thought he was going to be a lawyer but then he found something that threw him off: an unexpected career path. He quit the law firm to pursue his passion for the funeral business and learned more about life than he could ever have imagined. As a funeral director, the lessons he learned are way beyond compared to what he learned at law school. He shares these experiences in a book he wrote called 'Life In 20 Lessons'.</p> <p>'Memento Mori', a philosophical saying that translates to 'remember death'. Our time is finite here on earth and it is also the greatest commodity. So what are you doing with your time? Are you learning from your failures, are you spending time with your loved ones? Chris elaborates how we can be brave and face life when the time is ticking. As a famous roman-emperor said "Death smiles at all, all a man can do is smile back." Don't miss this jarring episode and watch now at <a href="https://ianlobas.com/podcast/"><u>https://ianlobas.com/podcast/</u></a></p> <p><br></p> <p><strong>Quick Timestamps</strong></p> <p>00:02:15 Chris' Story</p> <p>00:04:27 Failed the bar, mom encouraged to appeal</p> <p>00:07:14 Staying focused</p> <p>00:08:04 Kids are the turning point</p> <p>00:09:48 Dad as inspiration</p> <p>00:12:26 Facing your financial fears</p> <p>00:13:29 You are going to work for your whole life, might as well love it</p> <p>00:14:36 Failures are the bricks that are building your house</p> <p>00:16:02 Comparing yourself to others</p> <p>00:17:43 A valuable piece of paper</p> <p>00:25:26 Teaching children kindness and empathy</p> <p>00:27:01 Are you replaceable</p> <p>00:29:21 Whos will be there at your deathbed</p> <p>00:31:15 The most valuable thing in life is time</p> <p>00:33:18 Burial vs cremation</p> <p>00:36:53 What is legacy</p> <p>00:40:29 We are all equal in death</p> <p>00:44:42 Lessons from a funeral home</p> <p>00:46:55 What happens after failure?</p> <p>00:54:35 How do you not internalize e