By Darasimi Oshodi
“Every man dies – Not every man really lives.” ~ William Ross
Do you have a bucket list? Or maybe I should ask, “Have you heard of the term ‘bucket list’?’’ I first came across the term ‘bucket list’ from the 2007 film, The Bucket List, starring Jack Nicholson and Morgan Freeman. If you don’t have an idea of what the term means, below is an example of a bucket list.
- Write a book
- Take singing lessons
- Take my grandmother on a vacation to the destination of her choice
- Build or buy a home
- Take my children to the White House
- Travel around the country
- Travel the World.
- Fly first class on an international trip.
- Write your memoir
10. Publish a book
11. Learn to play a new musical instrument.
12. Learn painting.
13. Learn photography.
14. Learn how to start a business.
15. Start a blog.
16. Public speaking.
17. Own your dream home.
18. Own your dream car.
19. Start a company
20. Donate blood
Does it look like goal setting? For me, it doesn’t necessarily have to be about goals but wishes. A bucket list is list of all the things you desire to experience during your lifetime. Your bucket list contains all the wishes and desires that you have always wanted to fulfill. Having a bucket list reminds you of what’s really important so you can act on them. Your bucket list is your wish list. The reason I said bucket lists don’t have to be about goals is because the activities or experiences listed don’t have to be time-bound. Continue reading “What is on your bucket list?”
