Bucket List

“Every man dies — Not every man really lives.” ~ William Ross

What's a Bucket List?

If you have never heard of the term "bucket list", it is a list of all the goals you want to achieve, dreams you want to fulfill, and life experiences you wish to experience before you die.

Why Create a Bucket List?

If you don't live your days by goals and plans, chances are that you spend most of your time caught in a flurry of day-to-day activities. Ever felt that your days are passing you by without any tangible output? What did you accomplish in the past month? What are your goals for the next three months? Look at the things that you have been doing and the things that you're planning to do next — do they mean anything to you if you are to die today? Having a bucket list reminds you of what's really important to you so that you can act on them.

A bucket list opens up the context for your life. It's a list to identify everything you've ever wanted to do, whether it's big or small, purposeful or random. 

Take Action! :)

After you finish your list, here's what to do next: Start acting on them! Plan out the successful path toward these goals.

Be reminded of the list all the time. Use environmental reinforcement — put them up in a prominent spot where you will see them every day / very regularly. Put it in front of you, set it as your wallpaper, pin it on your noticeboard, print it out, stick it on your wardrobe/locker.

Share them with your family and friends. Inspire them to create their own bucket lists too! This way, you also create accountability for yourself as you complete the items on your list.

Don't limit your list items to a certain definition. Sometimes opportunity present itself in a totally different manner. Keep your eyes Open! The universe will start throwing things your way. :)

Review your list regularly. Cross out the things after you do them. See if some of the items become irrelevant and if there are new things you want to add. Just as you finish the items, you’ll add new ones as they come along. There is absolutely no reason why your list should ever be empty. There is such an incredible wealth of things, events, activities, experiences to witness/go through in life that it’s impossible that you will ever be done with living. Bucket list will always have new items to accomplish.

I did create mine and it includes:

• Travel around the world
• Help others - start a profession
• Achieve ideal weight
• Run a marathon and take part in Triathlon
• Trekking Himalayas
• Connect with family, friends and people around
• Perform kind deeds without expecting anything in return
• Make a difference in someone's life - Be a mentor
• Pursue my passion
• Do Volunteer work,
• Take care of finances and secure for old age
• Help others achieve their dream

Do you have your own bucket list? Yes - Good? No - why wait, create now.

The whole point of creating a bucket list is to maximize every moment of our existence and live our life to the fullest. It's a reminder of all the things we want to achieve in our time on Earth so that instead of spending our time on pointless things, we direct it toward things that matter to us

Create Your Bucket List  

How much will it cost? Zero. How long will it take? Probably 30 minutes to an hour; more if you get really caught up in writing it. :) What do you stand to gain? Significant clarity in what you want from life. It's an invaluable exchange. :)

If you already have a bucket list, take this opportunity to review it. See if there are new items you want to add on. If so, add them in. Check if all the items listed are still relevant. If not, remove them.

As you read these questions:

• What if you were to die tomorrow? What would you wish you could do before you die?
• What would you do if you had unlimited time, money and resources?
• What have you always wanted to do but have not done yet?
• Any countries, places or locations you want to visit?
• What are your biggest goals and dreams?
• What do you want to see in person?
• What achievements do you want to have?
• What experiences do you want to have/feel?
• Any special moments you want to witness?
• What activities or skills do you want to learn or try out?
• What are the most important things you can ever do?
• What would you like to say/do together with other people? People you love? Family? Friends?
• Any specific individuals (celebrities, famous people, world leaders) you want to meet in person?
• What do you want to achieve in the different areas of your life: Social, Love, Family, Career, Finance, Health (your weight, fitness level), Spiritual?
• What do you need to do to live a life of greatest meaning as defined by you?

Come up with as many items as you can. The items should be things you have not done yet. Don't stop until you have at least 101 things! If you find yourself stuck, chances are you are mentally limiting yourself. Release those shackles — your bucket list is meant to be a list of everything you want to achieve, do, see, feel and experience in your life.