In this episode of The Bucket podcast, David Abend sits down with renowned behavioral economist Dan Ariely to explore the hidden costs of keeping your options open. We explore how the fear of closing doors could actually be narrowing your window to happiness and fulfillment. Dan dives into the traps of procrastination and the emotional hurdles that keep us stuck in place. If you've ever found yourself spinning your wheels, unable to move forward, this conversation offers the kind of insights that can help you make decisions with more clarity and less regret. Tune in for a fresh perspective on finding your path.

Can applying Scrum principles to your personal goals lead to fewer deathbed regrets? That's the question I pose to Jeff Sutherland, co-creator of Scrum and author of "Scrum: The Art of Doing Twice the Work in Half the Time." Jeff explains how the Scrum framework, known for revolutionizing project management and software development, can be a powerful tool for individuals seeking to make meaningful progress and avoid life's regrets. By using sprints, iterations, and feedback, you can prioritize goals, make daily improvements, and find your true purpose. What if Scrum could help you live a regret-free life? To find out, press 'play'.

How many Monday's do you have left? And how are you going to use them? That's what Jodi Wellman wants to know. Jodi is the Founder of Four Thousand Mondays where she dedicates all her Mondays to helping people live squander-free life. Unafraid to take on the Grim Reaper himself, Jodi combines her Masters in Applied Positive Psychology with her 25 years as a Certified Life Coach to realize that life is short and you can't waste a minute of it. In this podcast, Jodi talks about her vision, her unique approach and even her new book, You Only Die Once.

Need some help getting out of your own way? (don't we all?) Then listen to this podcast with Laura Berman Fortgang, one of the founding members of the International Coaching Federation (ICF), a best-selling author and a professional speaker Her innovative approach to life and career coaching has earned appearances on numerous television programs including the Oprah Show. Her Tedx talk has been viewed by more than 1.5 million people who, perhaps like you, were struggling to find a way to transition to a career or purpose that better aligns with who they really are. If you've got a stockpile of "yeah buts" that are preventing you from making a change, find out how Laura's Now What Coaching can help you get over the hump.

Can acknowledging and planning for your own death lead to fewer death-bed regrets? That's the question I pose to Gabrielle Elise Jimenez, hospice nurse, end-of-life doula and the author of eight books that offer tools, tips and wisdom on end of life caregiving. But it is her class, The Best Three Months, that offers the evidence that planning for your own death can be the impetus that leads to choices that can help change the way you're living your life — and lead to fewer death-bed regrets. What would you do if you found out you only had three months to live? We suggest you start by listening to this podcast.

Why does a folktronica band embark on an album about death and dying? Find out in this revealing podcast with Sam Genders and Becky Jacobs, two of the founding members of the English band, Tunng, that recently released a 12 song album and eight episode podcast called, Tunng presents…Dead Club. "We are a band that is known for being playful and for being fun," Jacobs tells us. "I think that that's possibly one of the reasons that there was some kind of discussion about whether this was an appropriate subject for us." Hear why the project started and how it grew to become not only profoundly impactful but unexpectedly uplifting as well.

"It's easy to get caught up in the crap of life where we get stressed out and get frustrated. That's why it's important to have reminders that life is short. And pep talks when we're down." If you're in need of a pep talk on the living life to its fullest, then cue up this podcast with Kate Manser, author of the book, and creator of the website, "You Might Die Tomorrow (So Live For Today)". Hear how Kate turned her death anxiety into a "not living an awesome life anxiety" and started living her best life. From her "Death bed gut check" to her personal "Wake Up Calls," Kate's energy and enthusiasm is both refreshing and inspiring and will help you make choices that could help you lead a happier life, and die with fewer regrets.

"People who are willing to contemplate their aging, vulnerability and mortality often live better lives in old age and illness and experience better death than those who don't." Right out of the gate, this podcast with Katy Butler, best-selling author of The Art of Dying, explores how acknowledging your mortality can be a catalyst for making choices that can help you live a more fulfilling life. Whether you're in your 50's and feeling great, or older and feeling your years, Katy's advice to "Trust your heart' is permission to all of us to speak our minds on behalf of our bodies. Recorded during the Coronavirus lockdown, the internet connection leaves something to be desired, but not the content.

As an oncologist, Dr. Ranjana Srivastava is no stranger to death and dying. But in this podcast, the author of the new book, "A Better Death: Conversations about the art of living and dying well"

talks about how her experiences have helped shape her perspective on a very Buckety theme — how acknowledging your mortality can help you live a more fulfilling life. Says Srivastava, "We often go through our lives without contemplating that we are mortal." Instead, she explains, we need to get our priorities straight and "live deliberately", without waiting for a terminal diagnosis to force us into it. Amen.