This episode shares motivational stories to help you create a bucket list that can change your life.
Today I take a look at the surprising history of “The Bucket List,” talk about the benefits of those travel items on your list and share some inspirational stories to help you re-create your own life-changing list.
Have you given much thought to your bucket list lately? You should; it's good for you.
A quick search and you will find the awesome things people have on their lists; from exotic destinations to simple acts of selflessness.
“The Bucket List” became a standard in American culture in 2007 when a movie of the same name was released.
Did the term “Kicking the Bucket” come from a children's game or a method of execution(!?!)
The benefits of having travel items on your bucket list include mental, physical, social and financial.
Here's a list of motivational speakers that may forever change the way you think about a bucket list:
- Ryan Eller, Motivational speaker and blogger, ryaneller.com “How a Bucket List Saved My Life” TEDx Tulsa
- Kathleen Taylor, “Rethinking the Bucket List” TEDx Tampa Bay
Kathleen is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with 20 years experience in hospice and advanced care planning. She has a coaching and consulting practice serving the healthcare, social service, and nonprofit sectors. - Edward Readiker-Henderson, “Kill Your Bucket List” TEDx Maui talk
Edward was an award-winning travel writer and traveled to over fifty countries and all the continents. He is quoted as saying,”Whoever created the world went to a lot of trouble. It would be downright rude not to go out and see as much of it as possible.”
The Joy of a “Wonder List”
Maybe you think your life is just too busy even to consider taking that trip right now. Don't worry about your to-do list, or that time is running out to visit all the places you hope to see and memories you hope to make. Sometimes the best moments are unscripted.
One”wonder moment” I had on a trip with my family became a treasured memory for me, and an “I wonder” moment blessed me with a life-long friend from the other side of the world.
Mark Twain quotes:
“Don't wait; the time will never be just right.”
“Give every day the chance to become the most beautiful day of your life.'
**Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom. Psalm 90:12