As such, I have compiled a top ten list (of course--what else does one do with these things?) of things that I don't believe* anyone has ever said on their deathbed:
*Note that I said believe. Obviously, this is skewed by own personal perspective on life which is biased by any number of factors.
- I wish I'd had less sex.
- I wish I'd worked more.
- I wish I'd listened to less music.
- I wish I'd spent less time outside
- I wish I'd seen less of the world.
- I wish I'd read fewer books.
- I wish I'd tried fewer foods.
- I wish I'd spent less time with loved ones.
- I wish I'd tried fewer new activities.
- I wish I'd had fewer adventures.
Using a bit of backwards mapping (can you tell I was a teacher for ten years?) I believe I can extrapolate a decent set of life goals from those.
Thoughts? Suggestions? Additions? Subtractions?
Great list. I"d add
ReplyDeleteI wish I'd redone the bathroom instead of going to Argentina.
Excellent addition! Doubt anyone's ever said that.
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