Today.
A colleague sends me this link. And then I go berserk the rest of the day.
Prior
to my seeing it, if you had asked me who I thought is my role model. I wouldn't
have a straight answer to give to you. I mean sure I would’ve made up some clichéd
story like my folks, or a teacher, or a famous writer/thinker. But that would to
some extent be false. Now I am happy to say I won't have to make up stuff anymore.
I officially have a role model now. And his name is - John Goddard.
He has every right to look smug! |
Seriously
dude, look at his LIST! He has done everything!!
There
are things in this list that I think you will find in the bucket list of every
single human being on this planet. And then there are things so exciting, they definitely
deserve to be in everyone’s list.
Visiting
exotic places, doing extraordinary things, doing ordinary thing and actually
enjoy them, speak more languages, learn new musical instruments, re-trace famous
voyages by other famous explorers, read more books, write books, go around the
globe (four times!).
And so many more...
There
are few people on this planet who can confidently say "been there, done
that" without coming off as a lame bullshitter. He has actually been everywhere,
done everything, and experienced everything. He even has a list to prove it.
And books, and shows, and pictures.
He
even went on the lecture circuits in the States speaking about his myriad
experiences. I mean, he is the one guy on this planet who should be everyone's
role model. The one guy who's very life is a lesson on how to live life to the
fullest!
I
guess when Mr. Goddard passed away couple of years back and reached the pearly
gates up top. My guess is he would have been welcomed with open arms by the
Creator. Who else to get the feedback on how beautiful his creation is!
Today,
I will make a bucket list. One more resolution to accomplish this year.
P.S.
I know there are way too many exclamation marks in this post. But darn it, this
guy is awesome!!!
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