The Mission:
Complete 101 preset tasks in a period of 1001 days.
Go here for more information.

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 organising and timing some tasks such as overseas trips or outdoor activities.

Some common goal setting tips:
1. Be decisive. Know exactly what you want, why you want it, and how you plan to achieve it.

2. Stay Focused. Any goal requires sustained focus from beginning to end. Constantly evaluate your progress.

3. 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.

4. Write down your goals. It clarifies your thinking and reinforces your commitment.

5. Keep your goals in sight. Review them frequently, and ensure that they are always at the forefront of your thinking.

My List
Started: March 15, 2007
End Date: December 10, 2009

[in progress]

The Clock

7. knit “leftover” sock yarn project (blanket)
8. commit to recording 10 episodes of a weekly podcast (summer 2009)
11. knit Bayerische socks
13. knit a scarf for the Red Scarf Project

23. refrain from biting skin on fingers for 2 months (0/60 days)
24. bike to work (summer ‘09)
26. dye hair outrageous color
31. get 2 more ear piercings
33. run in a 5k charity run
34. get new bike tires for my bike

42. finish all puzzles in Su Doku book
45. ride a non-upside-down roller coaster again
46. ride an upside-down roller coaster
47. stay up all night
48. go skiing
49. record chapters of an audio book (librivox)
50. get a domain name and use it

60. cook dinner twice a month while home for the summer (‘09)
61. eat vegetarian for 2 weeks

71. have $5,000 in bank account for “nest egg”
73. buy nothing at all for 1 week at home

75. sell old clothes/toys/things in yard/garage sale
84. learn to drive stickshift
85. fulfill ‘Ford language requirement

86. get a second tattoo
87. get rid of 7 things a week for 2 months
90. send a postcard to PostSecret
91. build a sandcastle
94. blog twice every month

100. Visit Canada (August, ‘09)

Last updated: June 20, 2009

[74/101 completed]