For this episode, David is joined by Paul and David Jameson. Paul is an entrepreneur and family man who was diagnosed with motor neuron disease in 2017 and given just two years to live. Instead of giving up, Paul took life on. Since then, he has said yes to every opportunity and raised over £200,000 for MND research, which is also called ALS in the US. He and his son, David, have set up Aura to help people address their anxieties about dying, and plan ahead with their families for their death.
In this, vibrant and uplifting episode, Paul, and David share their journey. Explaining how Paul´s illness turned into a life-affirming experience, which enabled them to find a purpose, help lots of people, and enjoy more happiness.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
- In the UK, every year, around 80,000 people die under the age of sixty-five. Life is short.
- Appreciate those around you and show it.
- Include emotion-based things on your bucket list. Things that help you to grow, connect with others, build strong relationships and be the type of person you really want to be.
- Keepimg busy helps Paul to stay mentally strong and cope better with his terminal illness.
- Routines are not constrictive. Use them to build good habits and get more out of life.
- Look at what you can do rather than what you can´t do.
- Having some control over how you are remembered and leaving your loved ones cared for is empowering.
- If you want a different type of funeral, you can have it. But remember to tell others so that they are prepared for it.
- Commemorating someone does not have to be done straight after their death.
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BEST MOMENTS
‘If you have a heartbeat there is still time for your dreams.’
‘The levels of appreciation for each other have all gone up a lot as well and not taking each other for granted,’
‘Every time I went somewhere, I told my children, I was going on a ski trip. SKI stands for Spending the Kids Inheritance.’
‘Everyone should find a passion in life that will provide them with a purpose to live better. This could be anything a sport, recreation, hobby, charity, or voluntary work.’
‘You can get a funeral for under £1,000’
EPISODE RESOURCES
50 million Gin - https://www.50milliongin.co.uk/
Aura Life website - https://www.aura.life/
Very Much Alive by David Jameson - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Very-Much-Alive-terminal-adventure/dp/B0BCSB1KBM
My Name´5 Doddie Foundation - https://www.myname5doddie.co.uk/
ABOUT THE GUESTS
Paul Jameson is an entrepreneur and family-oriented person who was diagnosed with motor neuron disease in 2017. And given less than two years to live, and yet, he's still here. And instead of giving up on life, Paul's decided to take life on and since said yes to every opportunity and raised over 200,000 GBP for MND research, which is also called ALS in the United States.
Paul put together a bucket list that has seen him travel around the world, pushing boundaries while raising money for MND research. He has been able to enjoy many new experiences and adventures. Including playing tennis on the top of Mount Kilimanjaro and an opera duet on one of London's biggest stages.
With his son David, he co-founded Aura which is a business designed to help people address their anxieties about dying, and plan ahead with their families for their death.
ABOUT THE SHOW
People with purpose make a difference. Imagine a world where more people can just get their purpose out of them, into a plan, and then actually make it happen. What a world that would be - People everywhere finding meaning and harnessing that to bring inspiration and energy to each and every day, changing lives for the better. But no one ever achieved anything on their own - we all have something unique to bring and that means we all have to play our part - if we want to go far, we have to go together and lead or serve towards a vision of the world we want to see. Everyone has a story to tell, and this show is where these stories come to life.
ABOUT THE HOST
David Roberts is a highly regarded CEO, mentor, and investor with 30 years of experience across multiple sectors. As an intrapreneur and entrepreneur, David has bought, grown, started, and sold several businesses, working with values-driven start-ups, award-winning SMEs, and multinational corporations on strategies for service excellence, leadership, and profitable growth. David’s passion is for purpose and creating an environment where everyone can succeed, through building teams that get things done, execute on their mission with passion, deliver exceptional service and really make a difference.
ARTWORK CREDIT
Penny Roberts - https://www.instagram.com/penpennypencils
CONTACT METHODS
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