What Do You Want to Do Before You Die?
I just bawled my eyes out while watching MTV.
Now, before you judge me (boo pre-judgement), please hear me out. I just finished watching the latest episode of The Buried Life, a show that has quickly become my favorite 30 minutes of television every week. What the heck is The Buried Life, you ask?
If you can’t access YouTube, here’s a quick rundown:
Relying on goodwill, guts and gumption Duncan, Ben, Dave and Jonnie travel the globe in a purple transit bus to complete a list of ‘100 things to do before you die’. For every item they complete on their list, they help a stranger achieve one of their dreams. Everywhere they go they ask the question: What do you want to do before you die?
I’ve only seen two episodes of the show and I’m already hooked. I’m absolutely in love with the premise and the show itself is highly entertaining and motivational. Sure, the crazy things on their list make for some excellent television – but the best part of the show is clearly their weekly attempt to help a complete stranger cross something off their own list. On the episode that had me crying, the guys raised enough money to fly a young girl out to Colorado to visit her mom’s grave for the first time. It was unbelievable.
When you break it to the simplest terms, this is what life is all about – making memories, finding a way to be happy, taking chances, and helping others do the same.
I feel like I have an opportunity to do some pretty awesome things in my life, and Nerd Fitness is allowing me to help others cross things off of their own lists. Whether it’s losing 100 pounds, running a marathon, or sticking around long enough to watch your kids graduate college, I want to help you with your list. I’ve seen what getting in shape can do for somebody’s self-confidence and drive – If I can help you turn things around in your own life, you’ll hopefully inspire others to do the same.
I realize it’s really uncool to watch MTV these days, but this show is worth a watch – it’s a half-hour reminder to have some fun, do things you love, and help other people along the way. Whether they’re trying to party at the Playboy Mansion, make a toast at a stranger’s wedding, or compete in a Krump contest in L.A., the Buried Life are living proof that anything is possible if you put your mind to it.
If you want to check out the show, you can watch full episodes over on MTV.com.
Now, while I’m helping other people level up their lives, I’d like to eventually cross a few things off my own list (which I just started making myself). Here are six things I’d like to do cross off my list:
- Become a published author.
- Visit New Zealand.
- Skydive.
- Get in the end credits of a movie.
- Save somebody’s life.
- Compete in Ninja Warrior
Some of those things seem relatively easy given enough time and money, others not so much (Ninja Warrior, saving somebody’s life), but I honestly feel like nothing on this list is off the table. That’s why it’s on my list!
I want to hear five things from your list in the comments - nothing is considered too easy or too hard. Make sure you put down your correct email address (it will remain private) when posting a comment, so I can reach out to you if there’s anything I can do to help you cross something off your list.
Let’s have some fun, and let’s help each other.
-Steve
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