Humans, in general, are driven to achieve goals and accomplish things.<br />But according to LifeHacker, sometimes checking everything off a to-do list isn't the most important thing.<br />That's why you should read the obituaries in the morning, like designer Maira Kalman.<br />She does it to be inspired and gain perspective. To ask: What is the measure of a life?<br />After all, do you really want someone to say at your funeral, "This person was a diligent checker of email?" <br />
