I came across an interesting site today, 43 Things.
To reach a goal, it’s very effective to commit yourself in writing. So the 43 Things site invites you to type your answer to the question, “What do you want to do with your life?”
The site also displays people’s answers, in engaging ways. Goals listed range from “type with 10 fingers without looking down at the keyboard” to “read everything Vladimir Nabokov has ever written” to “go on a bbq and blues pilgrimage” to “travel more.” It’s surprisingly fascinating to read through it.
In March, as part of Work and Leisure month, I tried the make-a-list principle myself, and wrote a list of nine career goals on an index card and taped it next to my computer. They’re pretty ambitious, and I haven’t reached any of them yet—but we’ll see. It’s only been three weeks.
