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South Island, New Zealand, a.k.a. Middle-Earth If you were to make a list of what you want to get done this week, it would mostly consist of things you have to do. Get groceries. Book a hair appointment. Get back to so-and-so. Read that health and safety thing for work. If you were to make a list of things you
It’s how people build skills, gain experience, invent things, declutter their homes and lives, start businesses, and enrich the mind with art, exploration, and creative work. Last year I launched a pilot program for helping people do that – achieve a significant personal victory, over eight weeks, while you live your normal workaday life. Declutter the whole house Record an EP Prep six months’ worth of lessons for my students Set up an artist’s workspace Finish two short stories Gain a basic knowledge of classical music Fill every page in a sketchbook with drawings Complete a classical guitar program Make an “If I get hit by a bus” folder for my family Get rid of everything I don’t need Learn a new programming language Finalize retirement plans Create a mosaic wall surrounding a fireplace Compose two original pieces of music Get rid of hoarded possessions and invite people for coffee at the end Start a podcast and launch the first episode Set up a biodiverse garden on the balcony Build an app for a client Get up to speed on my financial position and make new budget Set up a home recording studio Write and submit a research proposal
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