Karen reflects on her 'near-life experience' after losing her father, realizing that life is fleeting and that she was merely existing rather than truly living. This wake-up call prompted her to write 'Your To-Die-For Life,' aiming to encourage others to maximize joy and minimize regret. She describes her previous disconnect from life, consumed by procrastination and distraction. Losing her father ignited a drive to cherish meaningful moments and pursue a legacy that honors both her life and her father's memory.
"I have my dad's death to thank for my son's birth. After he died, I was really sad that I wouldn't have someone to share my joy with, but that sadness galvanized in me a desire to create a deeper legacy and cherish the moments that matter most."
"I was on my phone too much, swiping. So, thereby, I wasn't fully in my life. I was near my life, but I was life adjacent."
"When someone you really love dies, it hits. You are here, and then you're not. And it's up to us to make that 'here' part as meaningful as possible."
"Life is short. Amid a mountain of procrastination, avoidance, and screen time, I realized I wasn't living. I wasn't engaging with life in a way that appreciated each day."
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