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Kevin Hart reveals near-death car accident made him realize he was unprepared for death

On Purpose with Jay Shetty · 5 Years. 800 Conversations. The 10 Lessons I Learned Too Late · July 8, 2026
Kevin Hart reveals near-death car accident made him realize he was unprepared for death
On Purpose with Jay Shetty
On Purpose with Jay Shetty
5 Years. 800 Conversations. The 10 Lessons I Learned Too Late
"I really almost died my kids and all that. Like what? as I'm moving so fast. I didn't even have everything dialed up for if said thing were to happen, what what Oh, because I'm I'm out here. I'm just roaming. I'm out here aimlessly living and I'm moving so fast. I've yet to grasp the true concept and reality of responsibility immediately."
Kevin Hart opens up about his 2019 car accident where he was told he should be dead. He admits he was moving through life so fast that he hadn't prepared his affairs or fully grasped his responsibilities to his family. The accident forced him to change his mindset and approach to working on himself, though he acknowledges he still struggles with balancing work and family time.
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