When you consider that he has guided or been involved with ~1,000 deaths, it’s not surprising that he’s spotted patterns we can all learn from. He is an expert in death, but he’s also learned how we can dramatically improve our own lives, often with very small changes. BJ MillerĪt the end of our lives, what do we most wish for? And how can knowing this help you to live a better life now?īJ is president of Mettle Health in Mill Valley, California, where he also counsels terminally ill patients and their caregivers on how to create a dignified, graceful end-of-life experience.