3 Things to Tell Your Family Before It’s Too Late

In this brief, heartfelt video, Mike Milligan imagines his last day and shares three core pieces of advice he wants his children, clients, and coaching participants to hear. Drawing on his upbringing in poverty and the loss of his brother Jonathan at age 41, he emphasizes that a meaningful life requires intentional choices. First, he urges listeners to "live your life" by breaking out of the "sea of sameness" and refusing to follow a generic path. Second, he advises against borrowing other people's desires, encouraging people to pursue their own authentic goals rather than executing someone else’s plan. Third, he stresses protecting time as a non‑renewable asset, recommending purposeful "no" decisions so that one can say "yes" to moments that truly matter. The monologue is delivered in a conversational, earnest tone, aiming to inspire reflection and actionable change before it’s too late.










