“Who in the world am I? Ah, that's the great puzzle.”
-Lewis Carroll
Archive for July 2010
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I came across this sometime ago and wanted to write about it on my old blog.
One of the blogs I follow on Mental Floss wrote a story sometime ago on a man who took one Polaroid a day for 18 years. The pictures chronicled everyday happenings in his life and from these pictures, you get to know a lot about the photographer. His likes, dislikes, profession, hobbies and even how he died.
The photographers name was Jamie Livingston. He took one Polaroid a day for 18 years. It's a running account of a man's life and it's amazing.
After reading the blog and going through some of the pictures on the site, I got to thinking, how will I tell my story. What will I want people to remember about me when I'm gone? This blog is part of the answer and my child is another.
What will you do to tell your story?
Recycled from my old blog...
I am going to try this again. Whats different from last year when I first started this task? Insight, I know that I want to experience as many things as possible and try as many things as possible while I can...
The main purpose of this blog was to chronicle my life and new things that I learn along the way. I have to admit that I have been slacking on my list. It's not that I don't have time to focus on it or the resources. I've just been lazy. Browsing the web this morning I can across a site called Day Zero. The site challenges people to make a list of 101 things to do in a specific amount of time. Maybe this is the structure I need. Here are the guidelines:
DayZeroProject
The Mission:
Complete 101 preset tasks in a period of 1001 days.
The Criteria:
Tasks must be specific (ie. no ambiguity in the wording) with a result that is either measurable or clearly defined. Tasks must also be realistic and stretching (ie. represent some amount of work on my part).
Why 1001 Days?
Many people have created lists in the past - frequently simple goals such as New Year's resolutions. The key to beating procrastination is to set a deadline that is realistic. 1001 Days (about 2.75 years) is a better period of time than a year, because it allows you several seasons to complete the tasks, which is better for organizing and timing some tasks such as overseas trips or outdoor activities.
Some common goal setting tips:
1. Be decisive. Know exactly what you want, why you want it, and how you plan to achieve it.
2. Stay Focused. Any goal requires sustained focus from beginning to end. Constantly evaluate your progress.
3. Welcome Failure. Frequently, very little is learned from a venture that did not experience failure in some form. Failure presents the opportunity to learn and makes the success more worthy.
4. Write down your goals. It clarifies your thinking and reinforces your commitment.
5. Keep your goals in sight. Review them frequently, and ensure that they are always at the forefront of your thinking.
But thinking of 101 things seemed like a daunting task for me. The list on my blog has only 14 things. I've decided to break the goals up into categories and work from there adding goals as they interest me. Any suggestions to things I should add will be welcomed. I'll update the list once a month with my progress and failures.
Here are my categories
I am going to try this again. Whats different from last year when I first started this task? Insight, I know that I want to experience as many things as possible and try as many things as possible while I can...
The main purpose of this blog was to chronicle my life and new things that I learn along the way. I have to admit that I have been slacking on my list. It's not that I don't have time to focus on it or the resources. I've just been lazy. Browsing the web this morning I can across a site called Day Zero. The site challenges people to make a list of 101 things to do in a specific amount of time. Maybe this is the structure I need. Here are the guidelines:
DayZeroProject
The Mission:
Complete 101 preset tasks in a period of 1001 days.
The Criteria:
Tasks must be specific (ie. no ambiguity in the wording) with a result that is either measurable or clearly defined. Tasks must also be realistic and stretching (ie. represent some amount of work on my part).
Why 1001 Days?
Many people have created lists in the past - frequently simple goals such as New Year's resolutions. The key to beating procrastination is to set a deadline that is realistic. 1001 Days (about 2.75 years) is a better period of time than a year, because it allows you several seasons to complete the tasks, which is better for organizing and timing some tasks such as overseas trips or outdoor activities.
Some common goal setting tips:
1. Be decisive. Know exactly what you want, why you want it, and how you plan to achieve it.
2. Stay Focused. Any goal requires sustained focus from beginning to end. Constantly evaluate your progress.
3. Welcome Failure. Frequently, very little is learned from a venture that did not experience failure in some form. Failure presents the opportunity to learn and makes the success more worthy.
4. Write down your goals. It clarifies your thinking and reinforces your commitment.
5. Keep your goals in sight. Review them frequently, and ensure that they are always at the forefront of your thinking.
But thinking of 101 things seemed like a daunting task for me. The list on my blog has only 14 things. I've decided to break the goals up into categories and work from there adding goals as they interest me. Any suggestions to things I should add will be welcomed. I'll update the list once a month with my progress and failures.
Here are my categories
- Philanthropy and Acts of Kindness
- Family
- Fitness
- Fun
- Creativity
- Travel and Culture
- Marriage
- Save the Planet / Being Green
- Misc
The first post of a new blog is always the hardest. You want to make it interesting enough so that people will come back and read it, but what to say????
This blog will chronicle my life as I try new things. I consider myself a lifetime learner. I am always researching, reading, studying and trying things.
I have tons of long term goals and and even more short term goals. There are too many things in this world that I dont know or haven't ried to ever say that I'm bored.
I welcome your comments and suggestions. If there is something you think I might be interested in, let me know, I'll try anything once.
Besides...
I am learning all the time. The tombstone will be my diploma.” --Earth Kitt