67 things
I will confess that I scoffed (just a little bit) when I read the Boy's Briefs item about making a Life List, a summary of the things you want to do before you die. I mean, that's such a typical story for a men's magazine — "I dreamed of climbing Kilamanjaro, and then I actually did it, dude!" High-fives all around.
But then I read the Men's Journal story. Funny how that changes things.
I realized that I've also had a Life List of my own for many years, but not one that's ever made it into a formal document. So I sat down last night and put it all out there. Good exercise. You should try it. I came up with 30 places to see and 37 things to do.
My list surprised me. There were a mixture of mundane tasks ("Grow orchids," "Take piano lessons") and great adventures ("Experience Kenya," "Do Sydney's Mardi Gras"). Some items I'll cross off in the next few months, due to plans that are already in place. Others, I'm not so sure about.
You can read the full text of the story (in PDF) here.
Further reading: 43 Things.
And, I'll again plug The Power of Now. I'm reading it slowly for maximum digestion.
But then I read the Men's Journal story. Funny how that changes things.
I realized that I've also had a Life List of my own for many years, but not one that's ever made it into a formal document. So I sat down last night and put it all out there. Good exercise. You should try it. I came up with 30 places to see and 37 things to do.
My list surprised me. There were a mixture of mundane tasks ("Grow orchids," "Take piano lessons") and great adventures ("Experience Kenya," "Do Sydney's Mardi Gras"). Some items I'll cross off in the next few months, due to plans that are already in place. Others, I'm not so sure about.
You can read the full text of the story (in PDF) here.
Further reading: 43 Things.
And, I'll again plug The Power of Now. I'm reading it slowly for maximum digestion.
2 Comments:
See what happens when you scoff?!
I ended up subscribing to Men's Journal after reading that piece on Life Lists... but I've always been a sucker for men's magazines. Particularly the ones with hot, shirtless guys on the cover. :)
Sounds like Oprah for men. Maybe that's the next thing for your Logo channel. But who would be the gay male Oprah I wonder?
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