There are certain milestones that are almost mandatory for everyone, in order to have lived a well-rounded and fulfilling life. Here is a list of 70 bucket list items, one for each age from age 10 through age 79. While you don’t have to do any of these things, and there is no specific order or time limit for doing any of it, if you choose to skip one you may be missing out on a life-defining experience.
Self-Improvement
How Do We Win a Game That Has No End?
In The Infinite Game, bestselling author Simon Sinek introduces a revolutionary approach to leadership. He contrasts finite games, with clear rules and endpoints, against infinite games like business and life, which have no defined conclusion. Sinek challenges leaders to adopt an infinite mindset, focusing on long-term vision rather than short-lived victories. By pursuing a compelling cause and building organizations with this perspective, he argues that leaders can create more resilient, innovative, and inspiring entities capable of thriving in our ever-changing world.
Meditations of Marcus Aurelius
Marcus Aurelius’s “Meditations,” translated anew by Gregory Hays, remains a timeless guide to living a meaningful life. This collection of spiritual exercises and profound insights, written nearly two millennia ago, offers practical wisdom on controlling one’s thoughts, coping with adversity, and interacting with others.
How to Fix Society
In What’s Our Problem?, popular blogger Tim Urban dives deep into the complexities of modern society, exploring topics like tribalism, politics, and human behavior. Through a unique framework and engaging storytelling, Urban provides a fresh perspective on the world, encouraging readers to examine not just what they think, but how they think, both individually and collectively. This thought-provoking book promises to change the way you view the world around you.
How Ideas Are Made
Invention is not limited to geniuses or those with a scientific background. Creativity is a skill that can be developed through problem-solving tools and daily exercises. From turning problems upside down to combining concepts, incremental improvements, and allowing for random inspiration, creativity can be nurtured for practical solutions.
Mentor Focus: Tim Ferriss
Tim Ferriss, known for the 4-Hour series of self-improvement books, is a leading figure in lifestyle design and podcasting. He advocates for the 80/20 Rule and the Slow Carb diet. His work spans from his early blog writings and book releases to his popular podcast, “The Tim Ferriss Show.”
How to Win Friends and Influence People
Dale Carnegie wrote “How to Win Friends and Influence People” to fill a gap in literature about everyday business social skills, believing that technical knowledge accounts for only 15% of financial success, while 85% comes from social and leadership skills. Drawing from extensive research and 15 years of experimentation, the book has transformed many lives, turning enemies into friends and boosting profits for salespeople and executives. The key to its effectiveness is applying its principles in real life.
How to Think and Grow Rich
Napoleon Hill, inspired by business magnate Andrew Carnegie, published “Think and Grow Rich” in 1937 to share a “money-making secret” known to successful figures like Theodore Roosevelt and Thomas Edison. The book outlines “The Thirteen Steps to Riches,” based on Hill’s interviews with over 500 wealthy individuals. Carnegie believed this secret could revolutionize education and should be taught in schools. Hill aimed to make it accessible to the general public.
Actions for Organizing Your Life
Your organizational skills are reflected in your reliability and neatness. Well-organized people are more reliable than those of us who leave clutter in our wake. You can count on them to remember appointments and arrive on time. They stay on top of things. They finish what they start before moving their focus to other things. Can people rely on you? How organized are you?
Actions for Social Skills
You deal with many people over the course of a day. You interact with family, send e-mails, make business transactions, and answer phone calls. In each of your interactions, your social skills determine the outcome.