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What does it mean?
Brecht claims fear of a wasted life is worse than fear of death.
In plain terms
Don't worry about dying, worry about not living well.
What can you take from it?
Focus on living well instead of fearing death.

Where it applies

  • philosophical reflection
  • end of life
  • career choices

Putting it to work

  • setting priorities
  • finding purpose
  • overcoming fear

Questions to consider

  • What makes life adequate?
  • What are you afraid of?

Another view

Sometimes death is the bigger fear.

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