10. It forces you to face your own mortality. Writing your own epitaph forces you to realize that there will come a day when you aren’t here anymore. Facing your own mortality, as morbid as it may sound, can help you improve your family life, put your career in perspective and get rid of bad habits. It can even help you battle a life-threatening disease or stave off depression.
So go ahead, write that epitaph—you’ll be better for it.
