Imagine going to the beach in winter to sunbathe. Technically, you can, but in most countries, it’s not the ideal season for that. It’s cold, it’s windy, and it’s most likely rainy. We often don’t think of life this way, but in many ways, life has seasons—different phases when certain activities or choices make more sense or are more feasible than in other ‘seasons’.

As explained in the video, you can get the most out of life by being smart and deliberate, seeing life through that lens of seasons, and knowing that your time and health are fleeting and getting less and less.

In addition to what I shared in the video/episode, here are some more personal examples of how I applied this perspective to my own life:

Personal Life Examples: Seasons in Action

• Backpacking Around the World: You can wait until you’re 70 to backpack around the world, but your ability to enjoy it, or even physically and cognitively handle it, will be greatly reduced compared to doing it in your 20s or 30s. While you technically may still be able to, the season for it may have passed. Therefore, I’m very happy that I took the opportunity in my early 20s to backpack and see the world rather than postponing it. Health declines as time passes, and with that, so do opportunities. If you want to get the most out of life, seize these kinds of adventures while you are still physically capable.
• Living in a Van: Right now, I spend half my time living in a van while maintaining a simple, low-cost home base. Some people wonder why I’m doing this. It’s because as I get older, it will become harder to live this way. Living in a house can be done at any stage of life—any season—but living in a van or living an alternative lifestyle will become less feasible as you age.
• Starting a Company or Taking Risks: In your 20s, you likely have fewer responsibilities—no children, no mortgage, and possibly no serious relationships. This makes it an ideal season to take risks, such as starting a business or embarking on an adventurous venture. I started Inner Path Seekers in my early 20s, which was a perfect season to do so, as I had little to no real “baggage” and responsibilities. 
• Travel and Vacations: In my youth, I used to travel to far-off countries. Now, I don’t feel as compelled to go far, and my time is more limited due to work and lifestyle choices. I’m glad I made those trips when I could. While you should go wherever you want when you’re younger and still have the time and energy, it’s the perfect season to travel far. As you get older, you’ll likely prefer destinations closer to home, as traveling far can become more demanding. To get the most out of life, take advantage of your energy and freedom when you’re young to travel far, rather than just close to home.
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Life’s Currencies: More Than Just Money

When people think of currency, they immediately think of money. While money is an important resource, we often overlook two other invaluable currencies: time and physical health. Unlike money, these cannot be earned back once they are gone.

Time is constantly ticking away, and so is your physical ability. As Derek Sivers said in an interview I did with him on Inner Path Seekers, “We are all temporarily abled.” Eventually, we will all experience physical and cognitive decline, unless we die suddenly at a young age. This underscores the importance of making the most of these limited resources and allocating them smartly in the right seasons of life.

A Life with Minimum Regrets

I mentioned this also in the video/episode, but I’d like to repeat it here: Don’t delay passion projects, quality time with loved ones, or that once-in-a-lifetime trip. By aligning your life and resources with each season’s opportunities, you minimize the risk of looking back and wishing you had done more when you had the chance.

Life’s seasons move swiftly, and time and health are two currencies we often take for granted or don’t even think about as currencies. By embracing the Time-Buckets Strategy, as explained in the video/episode, and understanding the natural progression of your abilities, you can live a life with fewer regrets—enjoying experiences at the right moments and making the most of your time, health, and money. This is a great way to live life to the fullest, with little regrets.