About this quote

We spend our prime years hoarding money and building safety nets, assuming we have all the time in the world to actually live. Then, old age catches up, and the things we accumulated lose their shine. What actually remains are the connections we built and the foreign horizons we dared to look at. Are you currently ignoring your relationships and turning down adventures just to stay comfortable? Real security is a trap if it costs you a life of deep affection and exploration.

When to use it

• A father is tempted to work a third consecutive weekend instead of going on the planned camping trip with his kids. He decides to close his laptop and pack the tent.
• A young professional is hesitant to book a solo trip to Japan because of the cost. She remembers what truly matters at the end of life and finally hits the purchase button for the flight.
• Someone is holding back from telling a close friend how much they care about them out of fear of vulnerability. They choose to make the call and speak honestly instead of keeping their feelings locked away.
• A manager is offered a promotion that requires eighty-hour work weeks and leaves zero time for hobbies. He declines the offer to protect his weekend road trips and dating life.