About this episode

Shane Mahoney discusses the importance of time management and prioritizing life experiences based on his book, 'The 1840 Rule'.

Time is your most precious asset—and this episode will make you reconsider how you spend it. What if you only had 40 summers left to do what matters most? Shane Mahoney, visionary entrepreneur and founder of Lugos Travel, joins Lou Diamond to share powerful insights from his book, "The 1840 Rule." Drawing from his personal journey, including a life-changing health diagnosis, Shane Mahoney reveals how putting numbers to our remaining summers and the years we have with loved ones can prompt us to reprioritize life, make more intentional decisions, and move beyond autopilot. From lessons on meaningful travel and creating memories, to the hard reality that time—unlike money—is irreplaceable, this candid conversation will inspire you to live fully, love deeply, and act now. Timestamped Overview [00:00] Intro & Welcome[01:10] Shane Mahoney returns after 7 years: background and inspiration[03:28] Parkinson’s diagnosis and clarity for the book[05:18] Breaking down the 1840 Rule[07:06] The three stages of life: go-go, slow-go, and no-go years[09:37] Shifting mindset: moving beyond autopilot[11:25] The cost of waiting – true stories from clients[14:35] The 18 years with your…

People in this episode

Host: Lou Diamond

Guest: Shane Mahoney

Topics covered

• time management
• life priorities
• intentional living
• health diagnosis
• meaningful travel

Keywords

• time
• prioritization
• intentional decisions
• life phases
• travel

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Lugos Travel

Books & works: The 1840 Rule

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