JESSE ITZLER: Year Defining Events and Mini Adventures

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The concept of having a year defining event gives the opportunity to look back and remember significant milestones each year. Planning six mini adventures, one every other month, provides excitement and anticipation throughout the year. Additionally, having daily moments of awe, even if just for 30 seconds, helps to stay grounded and appreciative amidst life's busyness. Examples include hiking Mount Kilimanjaro as a year defining event, running a marathon as another significant milestone, and mini adventures such as attending tennis tournaments or going on surfing trips. These events and practices add depth and meaning to life, fostering gratitude and excitement in both planned and spontaneous moments.

Would you be more adventurous if you had more structure? Do you multitask while brushing your teeth? And what would Mike’s perfect brother Peter do?

SOURCES:
- David Brooks, opinion columnist for The New York Times.
- Colin Camerer, professor of economics at the California Institute of Technology.
- James Clear, writer.
- Mason Currey, author.
- David Goggins, ultra-endurance athlete and retired U.S. Navy SEAL.
- Jesse Itzler, entrepreneur and author.
- Katy Milkman, professor of operations, information and decisions at the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania and host of the Choiceology podcast.
- Aneesh Rai, professor of management and organization at the University of Maryland.
- Tony Robbins, author, motivational speaker, and life coach.
- Sydney Scott, professor of marketing at Washington University in St. Louis.
- Cass Sunstein, professor and founding director of the Program on Behavioral Economics and Public Policy at Harvard Law School.
- Elanor Williams, professor of marketing at Washington University in St. Louis.