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101 Things

The 101 Things in 1001 Days Project (from Triplux)
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 organising 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.

My List:
1 Quarterlife Crisis + 101 Things + 1001 Days = The Ultimate TO DO List.

1 Start a new blog for this project

2 Take pictures of all of my 101 in 1001

CAREER/FINANCIAL

3 Max out my 401k contribution every year

4 Increase my income to $XXk/yr.

5 Finish my MBA

6 Update my personal .com site

7 Start a business

8 Make a conscious effort on what I wear to work: heels/flats for 2 weeks

9 Join a marketing networking group

10 Write in a work journal for 1 month

THINGS TO LEARN

11 Relearn Flash (learn post 2002 flash)

12 Learn to play poker

13 Relearn Spanish

14 Learn to kayak

15 Start playing the piano again

16 Take a dance class

17 Do yoga for a month

18 Learn the capitals and locations of all countries

19 Go boogie boarding

20 Take a rock climbing class

21 Get golf lessons

22 Learn to sail

ACTIVITIES/LOCAL

23 Run a marathon

24 Go wine tasting in Oregon

25 Start Geocaching again

26 Be a Portland tourist

27 Do Cycle Oregon or Hwy 101

28 Go white water rafting

29 Play real golf (not a pitch/putt)

30 Walk to the grocery store

31 Ride bike to work for 1 week

32 Use public transportation for 1 week

SHOPPING

33 Research and buy a new digital camera

34 Buy all new underwear

35 Get a dog or cat

36 Get a new bed

37 Recycling Organizer system

TRAVEL

38 Travel South America

39 Go to NYC

40 Go to Mexico

41 Visit Europe again

42 San Juan Islands

43 See New England in the fall

44 Ride Amtrak to Seattle

45 Weekend Trip to Nye Beach

46 Go on a backpacking trip

47 Do a bike ride in another country

48 Stay out of the US for 1 month (moving counts)

49 Go to Vegas

50 Go to Bumbershoot or ACL (again)

51 Visit Canada again

READ/WATCH

52 See the all time Top 100 Grossing Films

53 See Ebert’s ‘102 Movies You Must See’

54 Re-read David Allen’s ‘Getting Things Done’ start weekly review of GTD again

55 For one week, go to bed at 9 and read books

56 Do 52 Books in 52 Weeks, no cheating

57 Read Seth Godin books that I haven’t read

58 Read 10 classics that I’ve never read

59 Watch all five Best Picture nominees prior to the Oscars

60 Sign up for Netflix again

61 Subscribe to the Economist

FOOD

62 Find my signature cupcake recipe

63 Make crème brulee

64 Don’t go to the same restaurant more than once for 1 month

65 Bring a packed lunch or go home for lunch for 1 month

66 Quit drinking coffee for 1 month (or the summer)

67 Go vegan for 1 month

68 Try doing a wine journal

69 Eat at every restaurant in my neighborhood

70 Go to restaurants on the Willamette Week Cheap Eats List

HOME

71 Hang pictures up in the living room

72 Finish Apartment Therapy

73 Buy a house

74 Redecorate 1 room to perfection

75 Plant a balcony garden

FRIENDS/RELATIONSHIPS

76 Date a guy who makes me swoon

77 Commit to someone, maybe… but not just anyone

78 Organize a Monthly Game Night

79 Host a dinner party

80 Make a new friend

PERSONAL

81 Other

82 Other

83 Start wearing the vintage ring that Grandma gave me

84 Take care of my nails for 1 month, see if it turns into a habit

85 Get a massage every month

86 Get a wax

87 Consciously Stop saying ‘yeah’ and ‘like’ for 1 week

88 For one week, get up two hours before work

89 Take a sick day to go play

PROJECTS/DESIGN/TASKS

90 Design a calendar for family for 2008 or 2009 for Christmas presents

91 Clean up my old computer, backup, and get rid of

92 Load the rest of my CDs on to iTunes

93 Set up at least 10 useful playlists for my iPod

94 Make iTunes season mixes

95 Journal every day for 1 month

GOOD WILL

96 Become a Big Sister (volunteer)

97 Donate hair to Locks of Love (again)

MISC

98 Start going to church again

99 Go to my 10 year reunion

100 Start a new list of 101 Things on Sunday, March 28, 2010

101 Save $1 for every completed item. Donate $2 for every incomplete item.

Alternates:

Go to a concert outside of PDX area

Travel to another continent

Watch 100 classics movie list

Learn French

Learn German

Go SCUBA Diving

Apply for The Amazing Race

Finish visiting the 50 states

Convince someone else to start a 101 List

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