Martin and Amber delve into the concept of project mortality, discussing how the end of a project can evoke a range of emotions from celebration to grief. They differentiate between project closure—where objectives are completed as planned—and project endings that occur unexpectedly. Martin shares his personal journey transitioning from military service, highlighting the three phases he experienced: preparation, initial impact, and lasting impact. Amber further underscores how project endings trigger a grief process akin to the Kubler-Ross change curve. Both presenters advocate redefining success, suggesting that even perceived failures offer rich lessons and opportunities for growth, ultimately celebrating the accomplishments and impacts projects have, irrespective of their completion.