I\u2019ve always been a goal oriented person. I\u2019ve been doing public shared goals for close to 20 years now and I\u2019ve never managed to hit 100% on these goals (I think 70% is the closest I got).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As I stared into my fifth decade on this earth I wanted to come up with something other than my usual goals. Something that would be really challenging yet fun and interesting. I started out with my usual set of annual goals but then added blocks of challenges, activities and things I\u2019ve always wanted to do. For a midlife crisis I thought this wasn\u2019t too bad \u2013 I mean, I\u2019d like a convertible sports car too but for now I\u2019ll focus in on trying my best to hit 100% on my goal list this year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This challenge is set to run from February 13 2024 through Feb 2025. Why the few extra weeks? Well they’re buffer weeks in case there’s a challenge that’s lagging. This is a pretty aggressive list so tacking on a buffer for a last minute push seems like a good strategy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
This blog is not meant to \u2018go viral\u2019 or \u2018generate content\u2019 it\u2019s a check for myself to see where I\u2019m at and also help me write more (something I\u2019ve always enjoyed). I\u2019ll share it like I do my goal list and I\u2019m sure once the initial curiosity is over I\u2019ll be the only visitor but that\u2019s OK (besides \u2013 blogging and sharing the experience is one of the goals, so it\u2019s a self-fulfilling prophecy)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Without Further Ado \u2013 here\u2019s the list of 50 things I\u2019d like to accomplish in my 50th year (personal\/medical goals are redacted for privacy)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
| 50 for 50<\/td><\/tr> |
| See a monster truck show \u2713<\/td><\/tr> |
| Lose 25 pounds<\/td><\/tr> |
| See all NY\/NJ mens sports teams in 1 calendar year\u2713<\/td><\/tr> |
| Create 50 art pieces (paintings, drawings, etc.)<\/td><\/tr> |
| Read 50 books \u2713<\/td><\/tr> |
| Visit my family’s hometown (Torre Del Greco, IT) \u2713<\/td><\/tr> |
| Climb Mt. Vesuvius \u2713<\/td><\/tr> |
| Run a 5K \u2713<\/td><\/tr> |
| Meditate 50 times (or more!)<\/td><\/tr> |
| Make a dish from 50 different countries<\/td><\/tr> |
| Try Paleo \/ No Grain for two weeks \u2713<\/td><\/tr> |
| 50 hours of Italian Lessons (Babbel\/Youtube)\u2713<\/td><\/tr> |
| 50 TED Talks \u2713<\/td><\/tr> |
| Write a short story<\/td><\/tr> |
| IF 16:8 or better 30 days\u2713<\/td><\/tr> |
| Make 50 different pizzas<\/td><\/tr> |
| 10 Hikes \u2713<\/td><\/tr> |
| Two weeks of no dairy<\/td><\/tr> |
| Finish Python book (w\/all exercises) \u2713<\/td><\/tr> |
| Get my dream guitar \u2713<\/td><\/tr> |
| Visit Martin factory \u2713<\/td><\/tr> |
| Watch 5 top movies from each decade of film (50?)\u2713<\/td><\/tr> |
| Write a song (and play all parts)<\/td><\/tr> |
| Do a 60 hour fast \u2713<\/td><\/tr> |
| Go to Banya at least 4 times (quarterly)\u2713<\/td><\/tr> |
| Eat at a Michelin star restaurant<\/td><\/tr> |
| Eat vegetarian for two weeks<\/td><\/tr> |
| Eat Vegan for two weeks<\/td><\/tr> |
| Give up Diet Soda for 30 days \u2713<\/td><\/tr> |
| Create family recipe book\u2713<\/td><\/tr> |
| No Sugar for 30 days \u2713<\/td><\/tr> |
| Pizza Tour! Visit 10 ‘famous’ pizza places\u2713<\/td><\/tr> |
| Try a 30+ year old scotch (just a glass obviously) \u2713<\/td><\/tr> |
| Listen to the 50 greatest albums of all time (RS)<\/td><\/tr> |
| 50 hours of ‘learning’ (any subject) \u2713<\/td><\/tr> |
| 50 hours of Informational Podcasts \u2713<\/td><\/tr> |
| Learn 10 new songs<\/td><\/tr> |
| Track all goals in a public site (IG? Blog?) \u2713<\/td><\/tr> |
| Start and keep a sourdough culture for baking<\/td><\/tr> |
| Start Gratitude Journal \u2713<\/td><\/tr> |
| No fast food\/Junk Food for 30 days \u2713<\/td><\/tr> |
| Learn to make my own Mozzarella \u2713<\/td><\/tr> |
| Try a one week dopamine detox\u2713<\/td><\/tr> |
| No Social Media for 30 days\u2713<\/td><\/tr> |
| Try a week of gettng up at 5am<\/td><\/tr> |
| Design and 3D print 5 Projects\u2713<\/td><\/tr> |
| PERSONAL (Goal Hidden from Public View)\u2713<\/td><\/tr> |
| PERSONAL (Goal Hidden from Public View)<\/td><\/tr> |
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