30 before 30
As I think about my relationships, career, and overall life goals, I can’t help but to be excited for the next few years to come! With 4 and 1/2 years til the big 3-0, all the things I want to do, the places I want to see, and the life experiences that I want to enjoy seem to get more challenging to accomplish simply because of time, or the lack of it.
And although there isn’t a real deadline to crossing any of these off, it’s still motivating to have clear goals in mind and in sight. I know, they say that your 30s are the new 20s because you really know who you are and what you want by then. But why waste time when you already know?
This is my #pursuitofhappiness (for now).
- Achieve financial stability.
- Attend the Olympics.
- Be a mentor/ Change someone’s life/ Inspire someone to do something awesome.
- Be in the best shape of my life.
- Camp in a tent.
- Climb a mountain.
- Continue to be a child at heart and don’t lose sight of the simple things.
- Don’t stop the hustle – always thrive to learn and be better.
- Establish my career in CPG Marketing (and on path to become VP).
- Fall and stay in love (and get married to him!)
- Fire a rifle, shotgun or pistol.[June 2011]
- Go white water rafting.
- Have a Professional Designation/ higher education (CMA,MBA,etc.)
- Host Turkey dinner.
- Learn to cook without following recipes.
- Learn to do a cart wheel.
- Learn to snowboard and/or surf.
- Own a pair of designer shoes and a purse that I buy for myself.
- Own a place.
- Read at least 30 books.
- Ride an elephant.
- Ride in a hot-air balloon!!!!
- Scuba dive.
- Skydive. [Summer 2010]
- Stop swearing.
- Travel the world as much as possible – Asia, Australia, Europe, Peru, South America,etc.
- Upgrade the Acura EL.
- Walk the Great Wall of China.
- Watch the sun rise and sun set [Jan 2011, Jamaica] somewhere amazing.
- Witness a meteor shower.
What makes the top of your list? Please share!
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14. i’m in.
john
October 31, 2011
10:08 pm
@John HAHA of course you are. It’s time to review your list too!!
Cheryl
October 31, 2011
10:14 pm
i’m done with lists.. they are lame. lol.
john
October 31, 2011
10:16 pm
Love it!
And have a lot in common.
I can teach you to do a cartwheel :)
Sherry
October 31, 2011
10:18 pm
Honestly, the majority of your list seems like it could be accomplished if you just spent time on it.
Read 30 books?
Camp in a tent?
Scuba dive?
All of these things you could accomplish with a little effort.
JackDonogue
October 31, 2011
10:29 pm
I helped you with #24 and can help you with #12 next summer. =D
I like #26 the best. lol
Akhil
October 31, 2011
10:48 pm
Love your list! You’ve been slacking on #4, the last time I talked to you (which seems like forever ago) and don’t you already know how to do #15? Or do you mean, altogether with everything you cook?
Ken
November 1, 2011
9:39 am
You haven’t camped in a tent yet? Also, in for white water rafting. :)
Jon Lim
November 1, 2011
12:52 pm
@ sherry – you’re on, let’s practice when it’s sunny and warm again!
@ jack – It’s not that they’re hard or not hard to achieve but you’re right, except that finding the time is the challenging factor in many cases.
@guppy – let’s do it!!
@ken – thanks! hahah I’m back on track with #4 and #15 is about 60/40 when i do cook. Everyday things no, but something spectacular requires some browsing on allrecipe.com
@jLim – Nope never.. maybe in my backyard. haha
Cheryl
November 11, 2011
2:27 am
Here we go again:
December 22, 2011.
Nine Things You Can Do to Be Happy in the Next 30 Minutes
Surprising ways to instantly improve your mood.
by Gretchen Rubin
Joy Gosney
Being happier doesn’t have to be a long-term ambition. You can start right now. In the next 30 minutes, tackle as many of the following suggestions as possible. Not only will these tasks themselves increase your happiness, but the mere fact that you’ve achieved some concrete goals will boost your mood.
1. Raise your activity level to pump up your energy. If you’re on the phone, stand up and pace. Take the stairs instead of the elevator. Put more energy into your voice. Take a brisk 10-minute walk. Even better…
2. Take a walk outside. Research suggests that light stimulates brain chemicals that improve mood. For an extra boost, get your sunlight first thing in the morning.
3. Reach out. Send an e-mail to a friend you haven’t seen in a while, or reach out to someone new. Having close bonds with other people is one of the most important keys to happiness. When you act in a friendly way, not only will others feel more friendly toward you, but you’ll also strengthen your feelings of friendliness for other people.
4. Rid yourself of a nagging task. Deal with that insurance problem, purchase something you need, or make that long-postponed appointment with the dentist. Crossing an irksome chore off your to-do list will give you a rush of elation.
5. Create a more serene environment. Outer order contributes to inner peace, so spend some time organizing bills and tackling the piles in the kitchen. A large stack of little tasks can feel overwhelming, but often just a few minutes of work can make a sizable dent. Set the timer for 10 minutes and see what you can do.
6. Do a good deed. Introduce two people by e-mail, take a minute to pass along useful information, or deliver some gratifying praise. In fact, you can also…
7. Save someone’s life. Sign up to be an organ donor, and remember to tell your family about your decision. Do good, feel good?it really works!
8. Act happy. Fake it ’til you feel it. Research shows that even an artificially induced smile boosts your mood. And if you’re smiling, other people will perceive you as being friendlier and more approachable.
9. Learn something new. Think of a subject that you wish you knew more about and spend 15 minutes on the Internet reading about it, or go to a bookstore and buy a book about it. But be honest! Pick a topic that really interests you, not something you think you “should” or “need to” learn about.
Some people worry that wanting to be happier is a selfish goal, but in fact, research shows that happier people are more sociable, likable, healthy, and productive?and they’re more inclined to help other people. By working to boost your own happiness, you’re making other people happier, too.
Li Man
January 18, 2012
10:42 am