<p><strong><em>CSA</em></strong><em>: Are you joining us for the Purpose-Driven Prosperity OS Sprint this weekend? </em><a target="_blank" href="https://open.substack.com/pub/creativeonpurpose/p/stop-guessing-start-growing-e7e?r=nsqgj&#38;utm_campaign=post&#38;utm_medium=web"><strong><em>Click here</em></strong></a><em> for details and to reserve your seat!</em></p><p>Mortality awareness sounds heavy, but in this episode, you’ll hear how <strong>remembering that life ends can actually help you live with more joy, courage, and integrity </strong><strong><em>right now</em></strong><em>.</em></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://substack.com/profile/39971827-scott-perry">Scott Perry</a> sits down with bestselling author and behavioral change expert <a target="_blank" href="https://substack.com/profile/78474011-karen-salmansohn">Karen Salmansohn</a> (over 2 million books sold, former columnist for Oprah and Psychology Today) to talk about her new book, <strong><em>Your To-Die-For Life: How to Maximize Joy and Minimize Regret Before Your Time Runs Out.</em></strong></p><p>They explore how core values, mortality awareness, and a little playfulness can help you make better decisions, do work that matters, and live a life you’re proud to remember.</p><p>Along the way, they weave together Aristotle, Stoicism, eudaimonia, Substack, identity-based habits, and even a “marble jar” practice that keeps your remaining months on this planet in full view.</p><p><strong>In this episode, you’ll learn:</strong></p><p>* Why mortality awareness is motivating, not morbid</p><p>* How the top regrets of the dying can be reverse-engineered into a better life now</p><p>* The difference between ego-driven goals and growth-driven goals</p><p>* How to use core values and “I am, so I do” identity statements to change behavior</p><p>* Why character is fate—and how values, virtue, and reputation intertwine</p><p>* How playfulness and humor unlock creativity, resilience, and deeper insight</p><p>* A simple monthly ritual (with marbles) to live more intentionally</p><p><strong>About Karen Salmansohn</strong></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://substack.com/profile/78474011-karen-salmansohn">Karen Salmansohn</a> is a bestselling author, leading behavioral change expert, and creator of the Substack publication <strong>The Stand-Up Philosopher</strong>. She has sold over 2 million books, written columns for Oprah and Psychology Today, and blends research, philosophy, and humor to help people live more meaningful, regret-resistant lives. Her latest book is <strong>“Your To-Die-For Life: How to Maximize Joy and Minimize Regret Before Your Time Runs Out.”</strong></p><p>—</p><p><strong>If this conversation resonates, share it with someone who’s ready to live more intentionally</strong>.</p><p>And if you’re a purpose-driven solopreneur who wants to make a better living by making a bigger difference, subscribe to <strong>Creative on Purpose</strong> on Substack for more conversations, reflections, and frameworks to support your next step.</p><p>Thank you <a target="_blank" href="https://substack.com/profile/63454009-susan-mccorkindale">Susan McCorkindale</a>, <a target="_blank" href="https://substack.com/profile/11082364-jeff-smith">Jeff Smith</a>, <a target="_blank" href="https://substack.com/profile/246832865-alice-sparks">Alice Sparks</a>, and many others for tuning into my live video with <a target="_blank" href="https://substack.com/profile/78474011-karen-salmansohn">Karen Salmansohn</a>! Join me for my next live video in the app.</p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://creativeonpurpose.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_2">creativeonpurpose.substack.com/subscribe</a>