Living a life of purpose despite inevitable mortality from "summary" of When Breath Becomes Air by Paul Kalanithi
In confronting mortality, I found myself faced with a fundamental question: How should I live in the face of death? As a neurosurgeon, I had long been accustomed to grappling with life-and-death decisions. But now, the stakes were higher - it was my own life on the line. The idea of living a life of purpose despite inevitable mortality became my guiding light. I realized that my time was limited, and I needed to make the most of it. Instead of succumbing to despair, I chose to embrace the uncertainty of life and find meaning in the midst of it. Through my journey, I discovered that the pursuit of knowledge and the practice of medicine were not just career choices, but a way of life. They gave me purpose and fulfillment, even in the face of my own mortality. I came to unde...
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