{"id":14814,"date":"2013-03-12T08:06:56","date_gmt":"2013-03-12T15:06:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fireitupwithcj.com\/dev\/\/new\/\/?p=14814"},"modified":"2015-06-08T10:07:17","modified_gmt":"2015-06-08T17:07:17","slug":"bucket-list","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fireitupwithcj.com\/dev\/bucket-list\/","title":{"rendered":"Creating your Bucket List (Danny Dover)"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"license<\/a>At one point or another we may hit a low point where we feel depressed or stuck in a rut. Danny Dover hit that point a few years ago when he was diagnosed with depression and was told his depression may last two years.\u00a0 The cure for his depression did not come in the form of a pill, but instead the remedy for him involved taking a plunge into life’s adventures and joy.\u00a0 Danny Dover, now 26 years old, created a bucket list of 150 life events to complete by May 25, 2017.\u00a0 Pretty cool, huh?<\/p>\n

Here are Danny’s ideas to inspire you into action if you want to follow his lead and some ideas on what you may encounter if you decide to do something similar.<\/p>\n

3 Things to get your started: <\/b><\/p>\n

1) Shift your perspective<\/span>:\u00a0 If you are in a rut, perhaps it’s because you are taking your life for granted.\u00a0 Start shifting your perspective to one of gratitude and appreciation for all the things you have versus focusing on what’s missing.<\/p>\n

2) There is no think, only do<\/span>:\u00a0In retrospect, Danny felt he spent too much of his old time thinking about his passion rather than doing it.\u00a0 His advice, pick something simple that you may want to do and just start doing it.<\/p>\n

3) Get your finances in order<\/span>: \u00a0Earlier on Danny felt that his fear and ignorance about money got in the way of moving forward. Here are some pragmatic resources he suggests to remove the money obstacle: http:\/\/www.simple.com<\/a>,\u00a0 www.futureadvisor.com<\/a>, and the book, “The Only Investment Guide You’ll Ever Need” –\u00a0http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Only-Investment-Guide-Youll-Ever\/dp\/0156005603<\/a>. While Danny cut his income in 1\/2,\u00a0 it seems the benefits of his enhanced quality of life improvements is priceless.\u00a0 Plus, Danny finds that he just needs less stuff to make him happy.<\/p>\n

3 Step Process:<\/b><\/p>\n

1) Construct a list<\/span>:\u00a0 Danny created his list of 150 life events by \u00a0grabbing coffees and beers with lots of different types of people in my life and asking them what has been the most amazing thing you have ever done?\u00a0\u00a0 He summarized his findings into 3 areas that made people happy: new experiences, family and friends, and travel.\u00a0 His final list started off with stuff he was familiar with (e.g.-take a cooking class) and then included life events he had no clue about (e.g.- a trip to Belize a country he didn’t even know about).\u00a0 He suggests starting off with tasks on your list that are easy and quick to complete (e.g.- take a cooking class, get a shave at barber) to ensure completion and a good experience.<\/p>\n

2) Create a goal<\/span>:\u00a0 Now with list in hand, Danny got motivated by a simply stated goal and a date– “To complete his 150 live events on his bucket list by May 25, 2017”.<\/p>\n

3) Mono-focus on goal<\/span>:\u00a0 Danny built a whole life around this one goal with his whole life mission and lifestyle revolving around it.\u00a0 Practically speaking this meant changing his finances, job prospects, etc. around making his goal happen achievable. The question he has asked himself throughout his journey – “Why are we here? His answer to-date, ” I’m here to complete my list”.\u00a0 You cannot beat the clarify, focus, and simplicity of his mission. Check out http:\/\/www.lifelisted.com\/<\/a> for more information on Danny’s blog.<\/p>\n

3 things you may encounter <\/b><\/p>\n

1)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Waiting time<\/span>: Ironically, adventure travel involves a lot of passive time sitting around waiting for planes, trains, etc.\u00a0 Danny uses these time outs in airports as impromptu workspaces to do his paying work with his clients.<\/p>\n

2)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Loss of control\/Disconnect<\/span>: There were many times that Danny did not speak the language in the countries he was visiting, one time going for a week without speaking English to anyone.\u00a0 Internet connection and working can\u00a0 some times be challenge too.\u00a0 The other was running out of money in the correct currency in Argentina.<\/p>\n

3)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Unexpected\/unknown<\/span>: Recently, Danny fell down into a crevice with no clear bottom at sight while checking off his life event of mountaineering in Antarctica.\u00a0 To me, this last encounter was such a great metaphor for life’s unknowns and how Danny overcame it was perfect.\u00a0 He pulled himself up and out and kept going on with his mission.<\/p>\n

And Robert Frost – “Not all who wander are lost.” – I know feel most at home when I am wandering in some random city.<\/p>\n

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To find out more about Danny check out: http:\/\/www.makingitclick.com\/<\/a> and<\/p>\n

http:\/\/www.lifelisted.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n

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