Our Dear Friend, Jim Goldsmith, Has Passed Away

Lessons from Leaders with Brian Beckcom

This podcast episode holds an even deeper significance in light of Jim Goldsmith's passing. His wisdom and passion for his faith, family, and friends remain timeless, serving as a reminder of his enduring legacy.

As we revisit this conversation, we celebrate and honor his remarkable life, ensuring that his spirit lives on through the stories and lessons he shared with us.

Jim fought a brave battle with cancer over the past 5 years. At the time of the podcast, Jim was given less than 6 months to live. These are the topics we discussed:

  • The most meaningful experiences of Jim’s life
  • How the terminal diagnosis changed his perspective on what is important and what is not
  • The biggest challenges Jim faced
  • His advice for people facing a similar terminal diagnosis
  • The advice Jim would give his younger self
  • How Jim’s faith equipped him to face the prospect of death
  • What Jim hoped to accomplish in his remaining months
  • How Jim wants to be remembered by his wife, kids, and friends

And a lot more.

Talking about death and dying is hard for most people. But listening to Jim Goldsmith tell his story will change your entire perspective on what it means to live a good life and to die a good death.

And now, in honor of Jim Goldsmith, we reflect on his impact on all of us.

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