41 Things To Do Before Turning 41
I had a serious post ready to go today, but since it’s my birthday, I decided to do something a little more fun. I honestly have a hard time saying that I’m 41 years old today. It sounds so old, but I feel awesome and I’m more excited about the future than ever. That doesn’t mean it isn’t fun to revisit the past. I came up with 41 things I think people should do before age 41.
- See the Grand Canyon
- Have a snowball fight
- Max out an IRA
- Go to Europe or the US if you already live in Europe
- Compete in an organized run or triathlon
- Foster a dog or cat
- Watch the sun set over the Rocky Mountains
- Order a meal in a foreign language
- Give a sandwich to a homeless person
- Eat cake for dinner
- Pay off credit card balances forever
- Make homemade soup
- Binge watch a whole series on Netflix
- Go down an alpine slide
- See tropical fish in their natural habitat
- Go ice skating
- Earn more per year in interest and dividends than contributions
# 22 Old Faithful - Ride your bike to work
- Anonymously buy someone’s lunch
- Read a book to a child that you loved when you were little
- Have a tropical drink on a beach before noon
- Watch Old Faithful erupt
- Eat a vegetable that you grew yourself
- Watch a show on Broadway
- Work on a political campaign
- See a live volcano
- Ask an elderly person about their past
- Skip in public
- Go to a church service for a religion you have no knowledge of
- Watch a collegiate sports event at a school with a big time sports program
- Read a book so good that finishing it makes you mildly depressed
- See fire flies in action
- Make s’mores over an open fire
- Know you’ll never wear uncomfortable shoes again
- See giant redwood trees
- Travel by train
- Quit a crappy job
- Do something that requires a helmet
- Hike to the top of a waterfall
- Make money from a side hustle others think is insane
- Drink sweet tea in the South
Yes, I have done all of those things and I highly recommend every one. What are some things you think people should do before their next birthday?
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Happy belated birthday! That is one awesome list, Kim! I had a “to do by 30” list, but it was nowhere near as adventurous and fun as your list. I like the idea of interspersing aspirational/exciting things with the more humdrum to-do’s.
I think everybody should go on a hike in the woods and pet a greyhound before their next birthday! But then, I might be a bit biased… 🙂
I will make it a point to pet a greyhound before my next birthday. If I can’t find one, I’ll sub a rez dog.
Hmm.. Great list. I haven’t done watching a show on broadway and seeing a live volcano, that would be awesome and perfect! Have you tried bungee jumping? That would really test your guts and you should try it before turning 42.
Happy Birthday!! The list really makes me take a look at my life and see what I’ve accomplished and what I still want for my future. Thanks for sharing!
First off, happy birthday! And great list to share with everyone – from the big stuff down to the every day, seemingly insignificant, activities that add up to give your life real value. To add to your list, I’d include making bread from scratch – water, flour, yeast, and salt. No bread machine either – roll up your sleeves and knead it. That extra effort tastes so much sweeter!
Happy Birthday Kim! What a list here. I have done quite a few of them, but there are many that I want to get accomplished myself.
Awesome goals. Good luck with your goals. Hope you get most of them achieved this year!