[racer-v]

Yeah, experiencing a lot of "little deaths" makes it easier. These can be the death of a relative, a near-death experience, or a serious trauma that means you will never realize your previous dreams (e.g. a football player losing his legs). Your ego starts to dissolve, and you become less caught up in your ambitions. You accept that what feels like unending potential does in fact end.

[lsaferite]

To add a little levity to a serious discussion, "little deaths" in French are quite a different subject. :)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/La_petite_mort