101/1001

I'd started a Day Zero project once before, in 2010 (which, I am now realizing, technically isn't even over yet since the 1001 days won't end until November of this year...), that quickly fizzled out after only a handful of months.  I don't fully remember what happened, since I'd actually quite enjoyed it - the last post mentioned work being crazy, which I find adorably naive since I didn't even know the meaning of "crazy" until I started the job I have now in September of that year.

So why a new project?  The last one was one of the best "rut busters" I've ever tried, and I am, currently, in a rather sizable rut.  But at the core, my goal for this project is the same as the last one: "to come to a realization of what, exactly, it is that will make me feel successful and happy."  I've also been terribly out of practice with writing, and I miss it, so my hope is that documenting my progress on this blog will start those rusty cogs turning again.

I'll tag each entry with the number of the corresponding goal being addressed, and you can find the entire list in the sidebar to the left (click on the number to see all posts related to that goal) or at my Day Zero page.

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(From dayzeroproject.com):

The Challenge: Complete 101 preset tasks in a period of 1001 days.

The Criteria: Tasks must be specific (ie. no ambiguity in the wording) with a result that is either measurable or clearly defined. Tasks must also be realistic and stretching (ie. represent some amount of work on your part).

Why 1001 Days? Many people have created lists in the past - frequently simple challenges such as New Year's resolutions or a 'Bucket List'. The key to beating procrastination is to set a deadline that is realistic. 1001 Days (about 2.75 years) is a better period of time than a year, because it allows you several seasons to complete the tasks, which is better for organizing and timing some tasks such as overseas trips, study semesters, or outdoor activities.

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