This page is dedicated to a project I started at the end of 2010. It’s fairly self-explanatory (set 101 goals to accomplish in 1001 days) but if you’d like to know more about the concept, Day Zero provides a great overview.
My Start Date: 12/15/2010
My Completion Date: 9/10/2013
Why I’m Sharing This With You:
I’m a firm believer in public accountability. When you share your goals and aspirations with others, you have additional motivation to follow through. Sure, it’s not always enough. But it helps. And I’ll take what I can get!
Plus, I figure it’ll be fun for you to watch as I cross things off my list. I’ll be updating this page on a regular basis.
*Note: Some specific information has been blocked off for confidentiality. My life is an open book…to a point. I’m sure you understand.
*Another note: Can you help me accomplish goal #97 ? If so, please let me know (or leave a comment below)!
- Save $xx,xxx cash
- Buy a new car
- Buy a house
- Buy a bike
- Investigate buying a scooter
- Contribute to personal IRA
- Contribute $xxx per year to savings accounts for [nephews]
- Eliminate all debt and live debt-free for one year
- Create a will
- Prepare an emergency kit for the house
- Prepare an emergency kit for the car
- Go 10 days without spending any money
- Maintain a strict budget and track all income/expenses
- Write (and publish) a book
- Create and facilitate a group coaching program
- Create and launch a new info product (completed 1/12/2010)
- Work consistently with more than 10 career coaching clients per month
- Redesign and upgrade the website
- Attend a bloggers convention (like SXSW)
- Reach 10,000 eNewsletter subscribers on EatYourCareer.com
- Create a five year business plan
- Publish over 100 articles on the blog
- Join a local networking group
- Participate in the 3-day novel writing contest
- Have a role in a community theater production
- Learn to play piano
- Learn to sew (well enough to make an outfit I love)
- Learn to cook a gourmet meal and host a dinner party for friends and family to show it off
- Write a book of poetry & give as gifts for friends and family
- Learn how to play chess
- Take a cooking class
- Take a self-defense class
- Document my life with pictures, 1 per day for a whole year
- Take a dance class
- Take a sign language class
- Clear out house clutter and donate 100 things to charity
- Clean out closets and donate clothes that don’t fit
- Keep a gratitude journal every day for 1 year
- Paint a room in my house
- Try cross country skiing
- Get a kiss from Hal Sparks
- No TV or movies for one month
- Go to a water park
- Join a tennis team
- Start a collection of something cheap
- Wear my retainer regularly
- Use teeth whitener once per month for 6 months
- See an improv show
- Enjoy a long-term relationship with someone who makes my heart sing
- Keep in touch with old friends by regularly calling and emailing
- Call Gram once a month
- Explore foster parenting
- Go on a picnic
- Throw a tea party
- Go on a 3-day water fast
- Do the Master Cleanse for 7 days
- Do a 10-day Bikram yoga challenge
- Do a 30-day Bikram yoga challenge
- Go on a meditation retreat
- Go on a yoga retreat
- Run a half-marathon (again)
- Reach xxx lbs and maintain it (up or down 5lbs)
- Complete one Team in Training activity (or another charity endurance event)
- Go on a 5 day technology fast
- Track all food intake for 6 months
- Visit a hot springs
- Dehydrate fruits and vegetables for snacks
- Visit the Farmer’s market every weekend for one summer
- Donate blood
- Maintain an herb garden
- Drink water as my only beverage for one month or longer
- Visit Graceland
- Visit Washington DC
- Visit Vancouver
- Travel outside North America (Europe, Asia and/or South America)
- See a Broadway musical in New York
- Take a week retreat alone in Savannah
- Take a trip with Mom
- Visit Niagra Falls
- See a show in Las Vegas
- Attend the Renaissance Fair
- Develop Habit: Make sure there are no dishes in the sink before going to sleep each night
- Develop Habit: Clean up clutter before going to sleep each night
- Develop Habit: Don’t let clothes pile up
- Develop Habit: Cook at home on average 4 nights a week
- Develop Habit: Watch no more than 1 hour of T.V. per day
- Develop Habit:Walk Mollie 2x per day regardless of weather
- Send out Christmas cards
- Read more than 100 books (see the list)
- Complete CTI courses
- Become a certified coach
- Go to the planetarium and learn about the stars
- Create a “Recommended Reading” page
- Read every book by Margret Atwood
- Read every book by Kazuo Ishiguro
- Go on a ghost tour
- Inspire 10 other people to make their own 101 in 1001 goal list
- Create a list of 50 things I love about myself
- Learn CPR
- Donate $10 to charity for each item on this list that I do not complete
- Read over this list once a week
WOW…………….what a great list. You have inspired me. I will make a list myself. You have reminded me of many things that have been on my mind for several years, and now i will make a list and see how many I can accomplish in the next 1001 days.
Thank you!!!!
Hooray!! I’ve inspired one person! Now 9 more to go and I can cross one of my goals off the list
So glad to hear that you’re going to do it, Sue. Have fun and give yourself some time to get it just right. It took me a few days of serious thought…it’s harder than it looks!! Enjoy the process. Can’t wait to hear how it goes.
OK, I’m inspired, also, but don’t cross it off the list yet – 101 things is a lot and I’m not positive I can come up with that many. I’ll keep you posted. Great Idea!!!
I love this idea! I did a list similar to this when I was 21 and it didn’t turn out so great. I decided to start a list again and your list is very motivating. Some of the things on your list are similar to what I want to accomplish and there are things that I have already done. You have given me new hope. Now that I am 30, I’m going to start that list again. Thanks!
I love your idea of 101 goals in 1001 days. I have started my list and working on it. Will let you know when I have it finish to start by days. Thanks again.
love it. thanks
Very insipiring indeed. In fact, it reads much like mine would read like. If I can get over my procrasitnation tendencies and learn time management skills, perhaps there is hope for me yet! I AM gonna make my list right now, thanks!
Mmmm okay I have a more critical thought on this…this list also seems very much like my eternally unfinished to-do lists for myself. It’s great to have goals and all- and to strive to be a better-rounded person, as many of your goals reflect. But do you also have like 101 years to do this stuff? And are goals like always doing your dishes really realistic? What happened to prioritizing? What are you going to do first, and why?
Hi Maya,
Good questions and interesting angle. Realistic? Absolutely. 1001 days is a long time. And the reason I set them as goals is to get them OFF my eternal to-do list. In terms of things like “always doing the dishes”…it’s not about doing them every single night. It’s about creating the habit. Once I feel it’s a habit, I count it done. Regarding the question of priorities, yes, this list can look a little overwhelming for someone on the outside looking in, but again, 1001 days is a long time. Because I review the list often, I am always taking baby steps to move toward achievement for a few items. It’s not a to-do list so you don’t see priorities here. On a daily and weekly basis, I figure out what’s most important. And, at the end of the day, this is an inspiration list. It keeps me excited about the big things I want to accomplish in the next three years. If you’re critical of that, fair enough. Don’t do a list of your own.
101 things in 1001 days re: ghost walk. I picked this one todo years ago with my children. when they were young and it expanded and flowered in many ways. we did a number of them including Fort Henry in Kingston and Fort George in Niagara-on-the-lake and as a Scout Leader I took my youth to many variations on the theme knowing what to expect from my kids love of it. we did ghostwalk sleepovers with all sections and their families and siblings and we did side tours with friends and family offshoots in Ottawa and even explored the Defenbunker and the Ottawa Jail with kids and family –a lot off untold unusual history lessons and life travelling experiences
Thank you for sharing, Wow, I am truly motivated to start planning my goals and looking forward to great outstanding rewards. Good luck to you in accomplishing your 1001 goals.
I’ll totally do #76 with you! I’ve been aching to go myself!! =)
And you can definitely count me as one of your 10 that you’ve inspired to create a 101 Goals in 1001 Days list!
xo
One more towards number 97 for you!
Just finished my list tonight.
pencil me in. I find your list very inspiring and I am intending to create a much more modest one for myself – I already have a long to-do list but looking at all items as goals gives it a better overview and it somehow seems much more organized. as you say, it takes some thinking to draft an achievable and realistic list. so, let me think:)
good luck with your goals and thanks for sharing this amazing idea with us!!
Thank you Chrissy!! You have certainly inspired me to organize a list of my own and I’m looking forward to accomplishing it in 1001 days. So, count me in as one of your “inspired” 10 people for your #97 goal. Thank you also for sharing your ideas with us. It’s greatly appreciated.
Hi Chrissy,
Thanks for sharing your list; I think it’s a great idea, and though I’m only at 46 items in my list (it’s not that easy to complete!), you can definitely count me in ….am planning to finish it tonight.
Thanks once again,
Smitha
Hello Chrissy
I am truly impressed by your list, looks like you put in a lot of effort in coming up with the list itself. I do want to join up but , I think I am going to start off with a smaller list kind of like baby steps, (hope that counts). I think I am going to go with 15 things in 60 days. How does that sound to you?
Warm Regards
Nayna Shriyan
Chrissy,
Thanks for the inspiration. I CAN DO THIS. I need to create my own list. I am always saying, “You know, I should…” Well, I’ll create my list, cross completed ones off so I can say, “I did…”
101 Goals in 1001 Days might seem daunting, but the point is…they are MY goals! It will be fun to see how many I can cross off my list and see what I can accomplish!!!
Thanks for the inspiration,
Debbie Mikolajczyk
Add another ot #97. I’ve started my list today.
Hi Chrissy,
I was very motivated after our chat yesterday, and after looking at this list I’m a greater fan of you. I’m going to create my own list, with a lot of the items relating to the new business. I’m looking forward to the program with you, and hoping to create a long-term affiliation with you to continue to get the inspiration and guidance you’ve provided me so far.
thank you for your inspiration. I’ve been working on mine, and decided to help create one with my 13 year old – so that’s two you can cross off for #97.
It will be inspiring and empowering for me to help him with his goals too!
Great list! I can’t believe it’s taken me this long to see it. I love your website.
thats a big one but its do-able. Super Amazing goal that I like
reading over 100 books
writing 50 things about loving yourself
by the way 97 is closing, count me writing one & here’s the silly q: do you include holidays?
Hi Jo,
I think I’ve definitely passed the threshold for number 97. I should cross it off but I want people to keep feeling inspired to this themselves!
And yes, I’m including holidays. But the beauty of this is that you make up your own rules. Enjoy:)
Chrissy
It looks like there’s a lot of classes on your list, are you going to do them as evening classes or do you work flexible hours?
Chrissy,
Are you interested in bartering services? I could use some coaching and can offer you, for example, culinary arts info. &/or help you learn to cook that gourmet meal.