Seneca uses mortality as a motivator for immediate action and proper priorities. By imagining we're at life's end, we gain clarity about what truly matters and what can safely be ignored. This perspective cuts through procrastination, social expectations, and trivial concerns to focus on what would matter most if time were running out. It's not morbid but clarifying - death gives life meaning by making it finite and precious. When we truly understand that our time is limited, we stop postponing important conversations, meaningful projects, and authentic living. Every day becomes an opportunity to express our values and create our legacy.