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As we navigate our daily routines, it's easy to get caught up in a cycle that feels endless: waking up early, rushing through traffic, working long hours, and perhaps spending a mere handful of hours with loved ones before collapsing into bed, only to repeat it all again the next day. This relentless hustle often obscures the reality that, on average, life expectancy in the U.S. is around 76 years, a statistic that serves as a stark reminder of our mortality. Yet statistics can often mask the personal experiences of those around us. For the speaker, many of those they have known have not lived to see their 80s or 90s, and such truths cast shadows on the official narratives that statistics present.