This list is originally from Insider. I'm not going to respond to each of the items below individually because so many of my reactions are just "wtf" or "gtfo" or "sounds awesome oh right, i forgot i'm not a millionaire" or "sounds like a terrible idea". Of the good ideas, most are "Good Idea!I'll show you what I mean.
"sounds awesome oh right, i forgot i'm not a millionaire"
3. Splurge on a meal at The French Laundry in California, or another three-star Michelin restaurant.
5. Dress up for opening night and see a performance at one of the world's famous opera houses, like the Met in New York or La Scala in Milan.
11. Travel across Europe by train on the elegant Venice-Simplon Orient Express.
20. Go on a spiritual journey, whether it's an ashram in India, the Western Wall in Jerusalem, or St. Peter's in Vatican City.
25. Treat yourself to an expensive accessory, like a Rolex watch or a Chanel bag.
26. Gamble big and sit at the high-rollers table at a casino in Las Vegas.
28. Ski in the French Alps or some other far-flung destination.
31. Go yachting in Monaco or Saint-Tropez, France.
33. Buy an extravagant gift for someone else.
36. Eat grilled steak at a parillada in Argentina or a churrascaria in Brazil.
"sounds like a terrible idea" or "yawn"
"sounds awesome oh right, i forgot i'm not a millionaire"
1. Celebrate New Year's Eve in a foreign city. (Oh! I've done this anyway so I guess you don't have to be a millionaire!)
3. Splurge on a meal at The French Laundry in California, or another three-star Michelin restaurant.
5. Dress up for opening night and see a performance at one of the world's famous opera houses, like the Met in New York or La Scala in Milan.
11. Travel across Europe by train on the elegant Venice-Simplon Orient Express.
20. Go on a spiritual journey, whether it's an ashram in India, the Western Wall in Jerusalem, or St. Peter's in Vatican City.
25. Treat yourself to an expensive accessory, like a Rolex watch or a Chanel bag.
26. Gamble big and sit at the high-rollers table at a casino in Las Vegas.
28. Ski in the French Alps or some other far-flung destination.
31. Go yachting in Monaco or Saint-Tropez, France.
33. Buy an extravagant gift for someone else.
36. Eat grilled steak at a parillada in Argentina or a churrascaria in Brazil.
"sounds like a terrible idea" or "yawn"
2. Challenge yourself to complete something that seems impossible. Compete in the Ironman Triathlon, climb a mountain, or finish a 100-mile race.
9. Play a round of golf at Pebble Beach Golf Links in California or Augusta National Golf Club in Georgia, considered to be some of the best golf courses in America.
12. Sit courtside at a basketball game and cheer on your team.
13. Quit a job.
12. Sit courtside at a basketball game and cheer on your team.
13. Quit a job.
34. Drastically reinvent your look at least once.
"gtfo"
29. Learn five good wine and cheese pairings.
30. Sleep outdoors without sacrificing luxury at a "glamping" accommodation, like Montana's Resort at Paws Up.
"good idea! I've already done this"
4. Prepare food at a soup kitchen or volunteer your time in another way to help others.
10. Go skinny-dipping.
14. Buy a piece of art you're proud to display.
15. Drive down California's Pacific Coast Highway or the Great Ocean Road in southern Australia.
27. Perfect at least one dish — even if you're not a skilled cook.
32. Learn something new. Take a pilot lesson, learn a new language, or get certified in a new sport, like scuba diving.
37. Go on a solo trip.
38. Take on a leadership position.
38. Take on a leadership position.
39. Break a bad habit.
40. Go wine tasting in Italy's Tuscany region, France's Champagne area, or another region that's famous for its wine.
7. Go on safari in Africa (*if you're talking about a photo safari)
That leaves the following:
6. Meet a hero (Done! Unless we aren't counting our parents which seems mean.)
8. Enjoy a really amazing $100 bottle of wine without thinking about the price tag (sounds good except by definition*)
22. Stay at the Four Seasons, or another luxury hotel, on a whim (sounds good except by definition*)
* how can you make a point of ordering a $100 bottle of wine "without thinking about the price tag" or make a point of staying a luxury hotel but do it on a whim?
16. Do something good for someone who doesn't know who you are (Good idea! Have I done this?)
17. See Madonna, Bob Dylan, Stevie Wonder, or another iconic artist perform live (I appreciate the sentiment but iconic is a pretty vague term: do Beck, Phish, Tori Amos, or Parliament count?)
18. Read every book by a favorite author (Good idea! Have I done this?)
19. Return the favor and take your parents out for a nice dinner (Just once?)
23. Donate 5% of your earnings to a charity each year (Good idea! What's 5% of $0?)
24. Bungee jump, sky dive, go white-water rafting, or do something to get your adrenaline pumping (Ziplining!!)
35. Get in the best shape of your life (Unfortunately I have a little more than 3 months and I'm not sure that will be enough time...)
Looking at all these 40 before 40 lists is starting to make me nervous or angry or often both but sometimes excited.
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