What if you had the opportunity to find out your date of death? Would you take it? I've been thinking about it all night. The concept is as old as the hills; death has been a constant concern throughout human history. But if we abstract from death and its circumstances, such as the end of existence, then it becomes a fairly easy choice.

It's simply a decision that will irrevocably change your life. I suppose everyone has had at least a few of these in their lifetime: to leave or stay, to write or remain silent, to end a relationship or keep it going, to get a job or pursue further studies. And all of these questions come down to the same thing - taking responsibility, or not.

Everything you do in your life revolves around responsibility, every decision you make. If you're a mature person, you have to acknowledge it. Knowing your date of death means taking responsibility for the time you have left, for the people you love and who love you in return.