What have you done with your life?

Someone once asked me “what haven’t you done?” It was right after I mentioned one of the things I used to do but don’t anymore. It got me thinking about all the stuff I’ve done over the course of my life. Recently I read a very witty bio for a fellow author that listed a few very diverse things she’s done in her life that showed an impressive and broad spectrum of achievements. Which of course prompted me to write my own list so I could feel good about myself instead of feeling dull by comparison. It was such an interesting exercise that I figured why not share it? So here’s the list for your viewing pleasure. In chronological order of course, because my OCD demanded it. Those in italics indicate things I still do actively. Now you can really believe me when I say I’m an overachiever…

So, what have you done with your life? I hope your list is full of accomplishments and growth as you age like mine is. Lots of things I don’t do anymore helped point me to the things I do now that I love. And I don’t regret any of them – well, maybe I regret smoking a little bit since it was so hard to quit.

Bottom line, there’s no excuse. Ever. Tomorrow isn’t promised so don’t wait for that elusive ‘someday’ before you do what you’ve always wanted to do. Nothing is guaranteed beyond today so whatever you do make it count.