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.
Goal setting tips
-Be decisive. Know exactly what you want, why you want it, and how you plan to achieve it.
-Stay Focused. Any goal requires sustained focus from beginning to end. Constantly evaluate your progress.
-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.
-Write down your goals. It clarifies your thinking and reinforces your commitment.
-Keep your goals in sight. Review them frequently, and ensure that they are always at the forefront of your thinking.
I am starting this goal on August 5, 2008. I have until May 4, 2011 to complete the tasks.
Black - Not completed
Blue - In Progress
Purple - Completed
Financial
1. Insure engagement and wedding rings
2. Have $1000 in an emergency fun
3. Pay off the credit card
4. Pay off the money we owe Mom & Dad
5. Roll over Michael's 401k from Vulcan to Tom
6. Tithe every week for 52 weeks
7. Leave a 100% tip at a restaurant for exceptional service
8. Get Michael life insurance
House/Home
9. Build patio
10. Finish/decorate/paint florida room
11. Wash curtains
12. Organize attic
13. Stain molding in laundry room
14. Stain molding behind TV in family room
15. Get remote to work for gas logs
16. Fix Heidi's crate
17. Build large herb/veggie garden
18. Plant a fruit bearing tree
19. Put stemware in the attic
20. Build a firepit in the backyard
21. Clean up behind both sheds
22. Install surround sound system (with no wires running under the carpet)
23. Paint front porch rails black
24. Take down line in the backyard
25. Start a compost pile
26. Create a garden in the patch of grass by the front sidewalk
Creative
27. Find art/pictures/something for wall in the hallway
28. Build desk for the office
29. Make a family calendar
30. Build a bird feeder or house
31. Get a popcorn pot and learn to make Grandpa/Dads popcorn
32. Tile the backsplash in the kitchen
33. Make home-made granola bars
34. Bake Michael a cheesecake
35. Complete a 26 Things Project
36. Complete a 1-10 Things Project
37. Make handmade cards
38. Make my own jelly/preserves OR can something
39. Create a scavenger hunt
40. Make a piece of jewelry
Family
41. Send a "just because" letter to Grandma
42. Get professional pictures done of Michael & I
43. Spend a day with Dad (just us)
44. Have Michael & I build a better relationship with Karl & Megan
45. Plant an evergreen in memory of Grandpa
46. Do a family portrait of my side
47. Do a family portrait of Michael's side
Purchases
48. TV Stand (Stickley)
49. File cabinet (then organize it with bills, manuals and important papers)
50. Rug for master bedroom
51. Rug for florida room
52. Camera (DSLR) (then learn how to use it!)
53. Vacuum
54. Buy something from Etsy
Travel/Events
55. Tour a food or drink facility in Virginia
56. Attend a comedy show
57. Attend a sporting event
58. Attend a concert, play or show
59. Go see Lewis Ginter
60. Visit 5 new cities (0/5)
61. Go to the circus
62. Go to a parade
63. Go to a driving range
Personal/Random/Other
64. Read 5 new books (0/5)
65. Lose 10 pounds
66. Lose 20 pounds
67. Lose 30 pounds
68. Develop and stick to a exercise routine
69. No eating out for 30 days in a row (0/30)
70. Do 2 random nice things for Michael (1/2)
71. Make progress towards starting our own family
72. Complete a teeth whitening program
73. Let Mike take control for 30 days (I make no choices including: restaurants, dates, things to do, music, etc)
74. Eat a picnic in the park
75. TTD (I have to fit in it first!)
76. Eat 5 things I've never tried before (0/5)
77. Eat 5 things I swear I hate but haven't tried since I was a kid (0/5)
1. Cheesecake (this one was good!)
2. Papaya (yuck!)
3. Chili (still hate it)
4. Cornbread (yumm!)
78. Pick out clothes the night before - for a week
79. Build a sand castle
80. Watch a sunrise and a sunset on the same day (During OBX Trip 2008!)
81. Spend a day fishing
82. No TV for 72 hours
83. Try 10 new restaurants (0/10)
84. Make one new real friend
85. Kiss Michael in the rain
86. Get into the habit of packing Michael's lunches
87. Drive the speed limit for one day (ALL day)
88. Randomly pick up trash 5 times (0/5)
89. Send someone flowers
90. Sleep in a tent in the backyard
91. Drink only water for 2 weeks
92. Use Wii Fit everyday for 30 days
93. Participate in Angel Tree
94. Floss everyday for a month
95. Volunteer
96. Get a manicure
97. Get a pedicure
98. Get a massage
99. Send 5 thank you cards (0/5)
100. Sponsor a child
101. List 101 things that make me happy
102. Once the list is completed, make a new 101 things to do in 1001 days
