納拉揚在每天的早上，都是一邊吃著炒蛋，一邊問：「誰在今天過世了？」為什麼他會這麼做？納拉揚分析了 20 個月當中，2000 篇紐約時報的訃聞。納拉揚認為，從這些簡單的文字當中，可以看到亡者一輩子的成就。在這裡他分享了，在報紙上這些令我們緬懷的事蹟，教導我們如何好好活著我們的人生。

我們從 2000 則訃聞中，學到什麼？

Analyzing 2,000 New York Times obituaries uncovered a surprising truth: the most celebrated lives made a positive impact on others. Artistic fields dominated over 40 percent of the headlines, yet helping society emerged as a common thread across professions. Major achievements typically happened around age 37, with most being remembered for acts that helped, not just for fame. The stories of both famous and ordinary people show that true legacy is found in service, not status.

Obituaries Reveal Helping Others Defines a Life Well Lived

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拉克斯．納拉揚: 我們從 2000 則訃聞中，學到什麼？