When
I was asked to write about my bucket list—the things I want to do before I pass
away—a deluge of ideas seemed to flood my mind. Of course, I would like to
travel the world, win the lottery, and join a famous rock band. However, the
more I thought about my ambitions, the more I realized that those would only
provide a fleeting sense of accomplishment. My thoughts turned to more important
things. Instead of short-term thrills, the top items on my bucket list will
allow me to enjoy long-term gratification.
First, I want to have a fulfilling career
that will enable me to make a positive contribution to society. I hope that it
will allow me to give something back to my community before I shuffle off this
mortal coil. Albert Pike said, “What we have done for ourselves alone dies with
us; what we have done for others and the world remains and is immortal.” Accomplishing
this goal would give me a lifelong sense of satisfaction.
After securing a gratifying job, I
hope to have a loving family with whom to share my accomplishments. I feel
strongly that to fully enjoy a happy life, I need people with whom to share it.
I will take great pride in providing my children with the opportunity to be
successful themselves.
In the long run, it does not matter if
I ever shake hands with the President, visit the Bahamas, or base jump from the Empire
State Building. Those things would be thrilling and I hope to do them someday,
but the goals on my bucket list will provide more than a temporary adrenaline
rush. They will provide a lasting sense of a life well lived.
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