We don't beat the reaper by living longer, but by living well, and living fully - for the reaper will come for all of us. The question is: what do we do between the time we're born and the time he shows up.
When we're connected to others, we become better people.
Put on your own oxygen mask before assisting others.
if you offer wisdom from a third party, it seems less arrogant and more acceptable.
Go out and do for others what somebody did for you.
Everyone has to contribute to the common good. To not do so can be described in one word: selfish.