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EPISODE · Apr 16, 2026 · 52 MIN

121: Don't Wait! Why Most People Think They Have More Time & Lose Out

from The Everyday Awesome Project · host Polly Mertens & Samantha Pruitt

“Don’t wait” sounds obvious until you realize how many of us are quietly living like our real life starts later. Today we pick up The Five Invitations by Frank Ostaseski and dive into the first invitation, using death awareness and Buddhist wisdom as a surprisingly energizing guide to living fully.We talk about impermanence as a fact, not a philosophy, and why accepting constant change can feel disruptive at first but ultimately becomes liberating. One of the biggest distinctions we make is agency versus control: you have power over your actions and your attention, but you don’t get to freeze life in place. That push-and-pull between expectation and reality is where so much stress is born, and we share how shifting into wonder and curiosity can soften the fight.We also bring it down to the real world: a friend’s chemotherapy experience, the difference between gratitude and resistance, and the regrets people carry when they postpone the conversations that matter most. Then we get practical with a tool we love, inspired by Jesse Itzler’s “life calendar” approach: your calendar reflects your true priorities, so if health, relationships, nature, creativity, or service matter, they need scheduled time, not just good intentions.If you’re tired of feeling stuck, over-busy, or like you’re waiting in an invisible holding pattern, press play. Then share this with a friend who needs the nudge, subscribe, and leave a review so more people find the reminder we all need: don’t wait.Send us Fan Mail Follow Coach Polly @getbusythriving and Coach Sam @thesamanthapruitt Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/everydayawesomeprojectFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/everydayawesomeprojectLinktree for ALL THE THINGS: https://linktr.ee/everydayawesomeprojectWebsite/About Us: https://everydayawesomeproject.com/about-us/

“Don’t wait” sounds obvious until you realize how many of us are quietly living like our real life starts later. Today we pick up The Five Invitations by Frank Ostaseski and dive into the first invitation, using death awareness and Buddhist wisdom as a surprisingly energizing guide to living fully. We talk about impermanence as a fact, not a philosophy, and why accepting constant change can feel disruptive at first but ultimately becomes liberating. One of the biggest distinctions we make is...

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