Do You have a TO DO List?

One approach to turning 30 is to create a list of things to do before the big day. The list is a combination send off to your 20s and a way to feel you accomplished something. Understand that I believe if you are happy or are working to be happy then you have accomplished a lit. You may have no reason for a To Do list.

If you've had a list in the back of your head without writing it down today is as good as any other to take stock of your goals. Your age is irrelevant when it comes to pursuing goals and accomplishments.

If you feel you must make a push and effort to accomplish something by 30 consider getting some suggestions from

30 Things everyone should know how to do before turning 30 by Siobhan Adcock & Patrick Mortensen

My favorite 5 from their list are:

Cure a hangover

Use a compass

Change a flat tire

Send a drink to someones table

Get a raise

(I like these because I've done them all and long before 30).

OR take the practical advice from Erin Burt in Kiplingers August 2005. http://www.kiplinger.com/columns/starting/archive/2005/st0811.htm

Erin's suggestions included:
Identify your goals
Start an emergency fund
Set up strategy to pay off student loans
Start investing
Travel

SO if you need a list, what will you put on it?

• Learn a language
• Have sex in your car
• Learn to cook mom's lasagna (or salmon, cookies, whatever is your favorite)
• Go on a blind date
• Get a tattoo (or piercing)
• Read a book about a new hobby
• Take your parents out to dinner
• VOTE
• (fill in the blank)

If you complete your list, will you be happier? More successful?

Or will you just create another list for tomorrow?