If you could, would you?

[Kefo]

My fiancee's cousin just recently finished his 1 year 1 list goal where he did things like dune surfing, staying the night on the world's most haunted island, walking the world's most dangerous foot path, Walk with penguins, run with the bulls, etc. Way too much stuff to list. Would any of you escapists do the same if offered the chance? or better yet have any of you done something similiar?

This isn't something like a bucket list, this was a list made to celebrate and enjoy life, not something to do before you die.

Video is a summary of most of what he did.

Also his blog posts if anyone is interested
myxtraordinary [http://1year1life1list.wordpress.com/]

 

[DefunctTheory]

No. Doing so would require me to be unproductive for a year, and possibly become a moocher.

This, I cannot abide.

 

[Kefo]

lol alright what if you worked your butt off and saved the cash to do this(like he did), then would you?

 

[DefunctTheory]

lol alright what if you worked your butt off and saved the cash to do this(like he did), then would you?

No. It bothers me, to have a purposeless life.

And no, self gratification is is not a purpose (In and of itself, anyway).

 

[Treaos Serrare]

No, I've been around the world as an army brat I'm not keen to do so as an adult where I have to pay for such things and remain responsible at all times, I might visit Italy of Japan at some point before I die but I'm none to keen on 20 hour flights or the thousands of dollars such trips would cost

 

[Tilted_Logic]

I'd love to do something like this, engage my adventurous side and see/experience things I'd never get a chance to do at home. How does your brother feel now that he's done something like this? Is regular life dull?

No. It bothers me, to have a purposeless life.

And no, self gratification is is not a purpose (In and of itself, anyway).

What would you define as purposeful?

 

[3AM]

That's impressive. If I had such a list (not just in my head but written down) and if I could afford a year off, you bet I would do it. His message is to participate in your own life, not just get through it. What's next for him?

 

[Dr. Danger]

Yes. In a heart beat.

I love to travel. If I saved up enough money to do everything on that list, I would. My current plans are to save and live in Thailand for a year.

On another note, that video was powerful and I admire his message.

 

[Phlakes]

I definitely would, but there's no way I can save up the cash for it.

 

[Klarinette]

If I had the money and could actually take a year off... yeah, why not? I have something of a Bucket List as it is, actually.

 

[DefunctTheory]

I'd love to do something like this, engage my adventurous side and see/experience things I'd never get a chance to do at home. How does your brother feel now that he's done something like this? Is regular life dull?

No. It bothers me, to have a purposeless life.

And no, self gratification is is not a purpose (In and of itself, anyway).

What would you define as purposeful?

Something that results in a tangible gain greater then 'Fuck, what an awesome year.'

For example: I just started working at a SATCOM company that, among other things, runs a large quantity of the communication nodes in the Middle East. Hundreds of Gigs of data a day screaming across the planet to tens of thousands of satisfied customers.

Thats a purpose.

 

[Tilted_Logic]

What would you define as purposeful?

Something that results in a tangible gain greater then 'Fuck, what an awesome year.'

For example: I just started working at a SATCOM company that, among other things, runs a large quantity of the communication nodes in the Middle East. Hundreds of Gigs of data a day streaming across the planet to tens of thousands of satisfied customers.

Thats a purpose.

A trip like this - at least from my perspective - is a method of broadening your mind, your understanding of the world and your own perspective of things.

A physical gain i.e. a car or money or a piece of paper saying you've accomplished something is one thing, but to understand something you've never comprehended before... to experience things so vastly different from everyday life.... There must be a lasting result, how could there not be an effect on anyone? Of course you may not be helping thousands of people, but to deny yourself the opportunity of experiencing the world differently, even if for a few days/hours, seems like you're inhibiting your potential. Wouldn't your life have more purpose if you understood what was actually out there?

 

[Kefo]

While I agree with you that is a purpose, you are helping to supply communication in the middle east, it is more the company's purpose with you employed helping to carry it out. Wouldn't you get more satisfaction learning the limits of your own body and mental endurance? Assuming of course you already haven't in which case it invalidates my argument

 

[DefunctTheory]

What would you define as purposeful?

Something that results in a tangible gain greater then 'Fuck, what an awesome year.'

For example: I just started working at a SATCOM company that, among other things, runs a large quantity of the communication nodes in the Middle East. Hundreds of Gigs of data a day streaming across the planet to tens of thousands of satisfied customers.

Thats a purpose.

A trip like this - at least from my perspective - is a method of broadening your mind, your understanding of the world and your own perspective of things.

A physical gain i.e. a car or money or a piece of paper saying you've accomplished something is one thing, but to understand something you've never comprehended before... to experience things so vastly different from everyday life.... There must be a lasting result, how could there not be an effect on anyone? Of course you may not be helping thousands of people, but to deny yourself the opportunity of experiencing the world differently, even if for a few days/hours, seems like you're inhibiting your potential. Wouldn't your life have more purpose if you understood what was actually out there?

The last two times I went out in the world, I was assaulted with rockets, mortars, missile, mines, EFPs, artillery shells, small arms fire, and, worst of all, the disgusting and ever present stench of Kimchi.

There's a reason the phrase 'May you live in interesting times' is a curse, not a blessing. I'm done with it.

And I never really saw the point of expanding ones mind. Most people who have claimed to have done so seem to have let a lot of crap in there.

I'm sure you'll die happy knowing you worked at a SATCOM company, I'm real happy for you and you're purpose.

OT: I wouldn't dare do half the shit that guy did, wow man I with I had balls like that.

Thanks for insulting my way of life. Really opened my mind up.

 

[KafkaOffTheBeach]

I would if I could, but I can't, so I won't.

 

[TheKruzdawg]

If AccursedTheory is happy doing what he is doing, leave him to it. Sounds like he's found something he honestly enjoy doing every day of his life. Way better than waking up every day and hating your job. Gotta do what you love. That's why I'm going to teach music, not because it pays a lot or will make me famous, but because I LOVE music.

I would personally like to do some traveling, as I'd really like to visit somewhere that isn't in the US. Not sure how adventurous I would get. Definitely not running with the bulls! But something like hiking or climbing a mountain somewhere, I think that would be really cool.

 

[Redlin5_v1legacy]

I would if I could, but I can't, so I won't.

Hey, that's what I was going to say! Word for word even!