Most high achievers spend their lives accumulating—growing their bank accounts, growing their investment portfolio, growing their legacy. But what if you’re saving for a life you’ll never live? All those millions of dollars represent decades of discipline, every penny put in its place so your family can live a fuller life than you experienced. And while it’s a noble pursuit to strive to put your children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren in a better place, what about the time you’re trading with them to accumulate more?

When I first read the book Die With Zero, I realized that I, too, might be sacrificing too much for the sake of my legacy. I want my wealth to compound and grow, to provide my family with the life they deserve, but not at the cost of never seeing me. On my deathbed, will I be thinking about how much money I made or how much time I spent with the ones I cherish?

Today, we’re unpacking the Die With Zero philosophy, the framework to get you the highest return on life, the largest “experience dividends,” and the most quality time with your loved ones.

Your years aren’t created equal—how long do you have until the experiences you tirelessly planned to fulfill are out of reach? What would it be like to die with zero regrets? 

Sage Wisdom from Today’s Episode: 

• Die With Zero: a simple framework that allows you to optimize for experience, not just money

• Why many high-achievers invest too much in the future and not enough in the present 

• The single biggest regret most people have on their deathbeds (will you be the same?)

• The risk of not spending enough money on your experiences 

• How I successfully plan my year to have dozens of “adventures” and meaningful time with my family 

• The “trap” that competitive entrepreneurs commonly fall into (the one that costs you the most—and it's not financial) 

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Die With Zero: Getting All You Can from Your Money and Your Life

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0:00 Intro

1:44 Die With Zero (Regret)

4:08 Die With Money or Memories?

9:58 Time Means More Than Money

14:04 Optimizing for Life vs. Money

15:28 What's Your Return on Life?

17:43 Plan Your Year's Experiences NOW

24:15 Stop "Overfunding" Your Future