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Re:Ask HN: What was your “why didn't I start doing this soon... by antisthenes on Friday July 29, 2016 @01:31PM (#12188386)
My grandfather passed away. It inspired me to take more control of my life and to start enjoying things I was afraid of.

I didn't realize I should have been using him as a a role model until he passed away, but when it happened, it was very powerful.

It is also the first death of a relative I've had to deal with in my life.

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Re:Ask HN: What was your “why didn't I start doing this soon... by davelnewton on Friday July 29, 2016 @02:01PM (#12188622)
That is a moment. Thanks for sharing.

Death often has that effect, for sure--it's painful, but can be inspirational at the same time.

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Re:Ask HN: What was your “why didn't I start doing this soon... by Sachaniman on Friday July 29, 2016 @04:22PM (#12189689)
Honestly, the same experience verbatim.
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