For those of you in a rush, let me sum up:
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 (i.e. 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.
TK Again: My complete list is in the sidebar. As of this initial writing I haven't decided what my first projects are and some of these projects will take the whole 1001 days to complete, so I should probably start soon.
One of my items is to blog about each item as completed, though I also intend to blog about some of the ongoing projects - either here or on my personal blog.
My start date is 02/13/2009 which should put my 1001th day at 11/11/2011. Which is pretty cool I think. Thanks to PurpleTX for that little idea.
This actually a tad scary to me - to have a plan and goals. I am committed to this little project. I feel in some respects I have squandered my twenties. But I'm 32 now (20 in hexadecimal), so this is my second chance. I asked myself: After 2.75 years do I still want to be the same person I am now? And the answer is no. So, I have to do something about it.
I turn to Kramer for a little inspiration:
What will they say about me on 11/11/11?
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