Ellen Ripley's Guide to Facing the Grim Reality: Embracing Mortality Math for a Fulfilling Life

Face Your Fear Just Like Facing A Xenomorph

As a survivor of multiple encounters with extra terrestrial creatures I can appreciate the importance of facing fear head on. Just like I faced the Xenomorph it's time to tackle the fear of death.

Mortality Math: Counting Your Mondays

Jodi Wellman's concept of mortality math may sound daunting but as I once said 'Sometimes the only way to go forward is to go back.' Counting your remaining Mondays can be a powerful reminder of the limited time we have on this planet.

Temporal Scarcity and Seizing the Day

Wellman's idea of temporal scarcity resonates with the reality of our lives aboard the Nostromo. In space every moment counts just like how every Monday counts in our lives. Seize the day as we did with the alien threat.

Facing Regrets and Living Without Them

Regrets are a burden that none of us want to carry just like the burden of the alien queen's imminent threat. Wellman's reminder to take action today echoes the sentiment of 'No human alive could have survived that not without a miracle.'

Journey of Living Fully and Fearlessly

Using mortality as a motivator may sound grim but as I've learned through my encounters with the Xenomorphs facing fear can lead to growth and living life to the fullest. 'Get away from her you b***h' applies not only to the alien queen but also to our fears and regrets.

Get Inspired to Seize the Day

Remember in space no one can hear you scream but in the face of mortality everyone can hear you roar. Embrace mortality math face your fears and live each Monday as if it were your last. After all 'In the land of the skittish the man with half a nerve is king.'