The life list probably serves as a visual reminder whereas most people just keep one running in their heads. Still, it WOULD be effective in hitting you in the face until you reach those goals, so it is probably a motivator for people who hate looking at things left undone. It's easier to dismiss something quietly if there's no physical evidence of it.
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The life list probably serves as a visual reminder whereas most people just keep one running in their heads. Still, it WOULD be effective in hitting you in the face until you reach those goals, so it is probably a motivator for people who hate looking at things left undone. It's easier to dismiss something quietly if there's no physical evidence of it.
Today's life list :
1. Milk
2. Brown Rice
A life list is to help you remember what you're almost out of when you get to the store.
Woody Allen in fact had some some important lists now that I've stimulated that ancient neuron.
1. Check Blogs
2. Make committment to spend less time reading blogs, spend more time with family
3. Start #2 on Monday
xxx6. Eat an egg salad sandwich for money.xxx
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Marvelous. You have to click through the link to appreciate the post.
Reminds me of James Michener's novel about publishing, titled The Novel. The New York Times Book Review titled its review "The Review."
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