The Death Bed Theory
When you're on your deathbed, you think about the people in your life and the things you did, not what people thought of you, or money, or popularity. Live in a way that gives you something to think about on your deathbed.
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Not a representative state
The 'deathbed' is not a representative state of life. What you desire when you are there might not have much in common with the most meaningful or satisfactory life you could have led.
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The Deathbed Fallacy
People on their deathbeds regret not spending more time with their family, traveling more, worrying less, etc.
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