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I’ve always been a goal oriented person. I’ve been doing public shared goals for close to 20 years now and I’ve never managed to hit 100% on these goals (I think 70% is the closest I got).

As I stared into my fifth decade on this earth I wanted to come up with something other than my usual goals. Something that would be really challenging yet fun and interesting. I started out with my usual set of annual goals but then added blocks of challenges, activities and things I’ve always wanted to do. For a midlife crisis I thought this wasn’t too bad – I mean, I’d like a convertible sports car too but for now I’ll focus in on trying my best to hit 100% on my goal list this year.

This challenge is set to run from February 13 2024 through Feb 2025. Why the few extra weeks? Well they’re buffer weeks in case there’s a challenge that’s lagging. This is a pretty aggressive list so tacking on a buffer for a last minute push seems like a good strategy.

This blog is not meant to ‘go viral’ or ‘generate content’ it’s a check for myself to see where I’m at and also help me write more (something I’ve always enjoyed). I’ll share it like I do my goal list and I’m sure once the initial curiosity is over I’ll be the only visitor but that’s OK (besides – blogging and sharing the experience is one of the goals, so it’s a self-fulfilling prophecy)

Without Further Ado – here’s the list of 50 things I’d like to accomplish in my 50th year (personal/medical goals are redacted for privacy)

50 for 50
See a monster truck show ✓
Lose 25 pounds
See all NY/NJ mens sports teams in 1 calendar year✓
Create 50 art pieces (paintings, drawings, etc.)
Read 50 books ✓
Visit my family’s hometown (Torre Del Greco, IT) ✓
Climb Mt. Vesuvius ✓
Run a 5K ✓
Meditate 50 times (or more!)
Make a dish from 50 different countries
Try Paleo / No Grain for two weeks ✓
50 hours of Italian Lessons (Babbel/Youtube)✓
50 TED Talks ✓
Write a short story
IF 16:8 or better 30 days✓
Make 50 different pizzas
10 Hikes ✓
Two weeks of no dairy
Finish Python book (w/all exercises) ✓
Get my dream guitar ✓
Visit Martin factory ✓
Watch 5 top movies from each decade of film (50?)✓
Write a song (and play all parts)
Do a 60 hour fast ✓
Go to Banya at least 4 times (quarterly)✓
Eat at a Michelin star restaurant
Eat vegetarian for two weeks
Eat Vegan for two weeks
Give up Diet Soda for 30 days ✓
Create family recipe book✓
No Sugar for 30 days ✓
Pizza Tour! Visit 10 ‘famous’ pizza places✓
Try a 30+ year old scotch (just a glass obviously) ✓
Listen to the 50 greatest albums of all time (RS)
50 hours of ‘learning’ (any subject) ✓
50 hours of Informational Podcasts ✓
Learn 10 new songs
Track all goals in a public site (IG? Blog?) ✓
Start and keep a sourdough culture for baking
Start Gratitude Journal ✓
No fast food/Junk Food for 30 days ✓
Learn to make my own Mozzarella ✓
Try a one week dopamine detox✓
No Social Media for 30 days✓
Try a week of gettng up at 5am
Design and 3D print 5 Projects✓
PERSONAL (Goal Hidden from Public View)✓
PERSONAL (Goal Hidden from Public View)
PERSONAL (Goal Hidden from Public View)