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Mon, 31 Aug 2009 23:09:06 +0000

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Simplify: How to Declutter Your Life | The Art of Manliness — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 19:41:34 +0000

[...] you can spend less time looking for stuff and more time focusing on more important things like making your bucket list or reconnecting with [...]

By: Dan

Dan — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 01:42:52 +0000

I made my bucket list while I was serving in Baghdad. Its odd how a list of things to do before you kick the bucket could motivate you to stay alive. Instead of having my troopers write death letters, I had them write bucket lists. One of my guys unfortunately lost a leg, before that he had stated in his bucket list he wanted to learn how to snow board. You can now see a one legged man snowboarding all over Colorado. Keep that in mind as you make your list, no matter the setback the goal is still waiting.

By: 30 Days to a Better Man Day 12: Create Your Bucket List | The Art of Manliness

Fri, 12 Jun 2009 03:19:06 +0000

[...] up!Back in May, Art of Manliness’ resident adventurer Chris Hutchesonwrote a great piece on writing your bucket list. After the article published, my wife asked me, “What’s on your bucket list, [...]

By: Christatos

Christatos — Tue, 26 May 2009 01:52:48 +0000

I would suggest two things for a bucket list. One that you need to have, and one that you should put on it.

Requirement: amor fati. If you don’t know what it means, look it up. It helps.

Put on it: Find the one. Just trust me.

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Mon, 18 May 2009 05:43:25 +0000

[...] away and leading into another orbit, there are events that are worthy of attention. Not saying a bucket list, but I will emphasize an event roster: a de facto contingency where if you have the chance, you [...]

By: Adam

Adam — Tue, 12 May 2009 09:51:34 +0000

this is good, motivation to keep living
real life quests that need to be completed

By: Leo

Leo — Thu, 07 May 2009 15:54:13 +0000

My goodness.. there are so many things I want to accomplish. Having a list reminds me of the scope of my desired accomplishments. Every time I work on an item from my list, I feel like a kid again.

Thanks for this article! It’s strange how much more real an idea appears to be once it’s in black & white, written down.

By: Arthur P. O.

Arthur P. O. — Tue, 05 May 2009 23:53:10 +0000

@Brett:

Funny you mention that. I too stumbled upon the said picture on Flickr while looking for inspiration for my Bucket list. This blog post jogged that memory.

For the curious: http://www.flickr.com/photos/er3465/2280650380/

By: jeff

jeff — Tue, 05 May 2009 04:06:06 +0000

The only way to change something from an “I always wanted to…” or an “I wish I could…” is to set your mind to it, and writing it down on a piece of paper makes it official.

I’m a junior in college, and this year my roommate and I decided we wanted to drink all 24 styles of Samuel Adams. We made a list and each time we drank one, we triumphantly crossed it off the list. We had trouble finding the last 3, the Imperial Series. So we decided to drive to Chicago (3+ hrs. round trip) to find them. Sure enough, we found a nice liquor store in Wrigleyville that had all three. I’m proud to say that we have finished our quest, thanks in large part that we made it into a tangible goal via writing it down.

By: Wellington Grey

Wellington Grey — Mon, 04 May 2009 20:13:33 +0000

@ Dan

You’re right that happiness doesn’t come in list form, but I completely disagree about the necessity of a list.

I think it’s *vital* to have a list of your long-term goals. Better yet if you keep it in a prominent place.

Writing down you’re goals is a way to make a firm commitment to yourself that you’re really going to make progress on something, not just think: ‘boy, it’d be nice to do that’.
P.S.: Wanted to say great post!

By: Wellington Grey

Wellington Grey — Mon, 04 May 2009 20:13:03 +0000

@ Dan

You’re right that happiness doesn’t come in list form, but I completely disagree about the necessity of a list.

I think it’s *vital* to have a list of your long-term goals. Better yet if you keep it in a prominent place.

Writing down you’re goals is a way to make a firm commitment to yourself that you’re really going to make progress on something, not just think: ‘boy, it’d be nice to do that’.

By: Joe Cope

Joe Cope — Mon, 04 May 2009 20:08:48 +0000

hutch, as expected, another great article, dude. i’m glad that i’ll be able to accomplish those africa goals with you. as we speak, i’m transferring my list from 43things into my moleskine to make it a lot more accessible on a daily basis, and i’m adding some stuff too.

great job buddy.

By: Brett

Brett — Mon, 04 May 2009 18:58:33 +0000

Great post Hutch. While I was looking for an image to put in it on flickr, I ran across a pic of someone’s bucket list and this caption, which I thought was interesting:

“Last fall I did an internship in Washington D.C. with a senator. He took us to lunch one day and he told us of a family tradition, where each family member has a list of 100 things they want to accomplish in their lifetime. When they accomplish one of the things they put it on another list, so when they are having a bad day they can look at the list and see all that they have accomplished, The list always has to be 100 long, so when they finish one they have to add another. As you can see I am working on my list, its not that easy, I need to finish it!”

By: Apjak

Apjak — Mon, 04 May 2009 18:45:59 +0000

I liked this okay, but I’ve kept a list around for a long time. One thing I’d like mentioned is something I’ve done with my list. I only keep 5 things on it at a time. I think of my alternates, sometimes completing them before thay make it to the list, but there are always five big things always on there. One was to get a Black Belt in a respectable Martial Art. Upon completing it I changed the list. I think of it like Benjamin Franklin once said, “Live everyday like you’ll live to see 100; pray like you will die tomorrow. I just wanted to throw my idea of a “Living List” out there. I know I’ll never be out of goals and the five I have I’m always making plans to acomplish.