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Published Mar 15, 2019

173: How to Make Life Purposeful for the Terminally Ill | Feedback Friday

Jordan Harbinger and Jason DeFillippo delve into navigating social challenges, enriching the lives of the terminally ill by creating lasting memories and legacies, and making informed career decisions, providing listeners with actionable insights in challenging life situations.
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  • Coping Strategies

    shares the heartbreaking news of his father's stage 4 pancreatic cancer diagnosis. He seeks advice on how to provide his father with a sense of purpose during his remaining time. suggests focusing on meaningful activities, such as recording stories for future generations, rather than chasing uncertain cures 1. He also mentions the potential benefits of psychedelic therapy for coping with the prospect of death, as discussed in Michael Pollan's book, How to Change Your Mind 1.

    Take some time each day and have your dad teach something to his unborn grandkids. So tell stories about his life, joke around, record the whole thing on video. Even an iPhone or whatever is fine.

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    emphasizes the importance of spending quality time with loved ones and avoiding unproven treatments, citing Steve Jobs' experience as a cautionary tale 2.

       

    Legal Considerations

    provides legal advice regarding a potential lawsuit for medical negligence. He advises focusing on spending time with family rather than getting entangled in legal battles. However, he suggests consulting a contingency lawyer who will only take the case if there's a chance of winning 3.

    When you do get a lawyer, get a contingency attorney. Reason being, if you don't have a case, a contingency lawyer won't take it.

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    This approach ensures that the family doesn't waste resources on a futile legal pursuit, allowing them to prioritize their emotional well-being.

       

    Legacy Building

    and discuss the importance of preserving memories and creating a legacy. They recommend recording videos of the father sharing stories and life lessons for his future grandchildren 2. This not only helps in creating lasting memories but also strengthens family bonds during difficult times.

    I would love to sit down with my dad every Sunday and just get his stories so I have them for when he's gone because someday it's going to happen.

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    They also suggest checking out Randy Pausch's The Last Lecture for inspiration on questions to ask and topics to cover in these recordings 4.

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