John Goddard - What an inspiration - His life list

Have you ever heard of John Goddard? If not, you’re in for some serious inspiration.

John wasn’t just an adventurer—he was a full-time explorer of life itself. He lived like a tourist in his own world, soaking in every moment, chasing dreams most of us barely dare to name. What set him apart? He didn’t just dream—he did. He created a list of 127 life goals—his “life list,” or what we might now call a bucket list—and astonishingly, he achieved 111 of them.

Let that sink in: 111 goals, each one a testament to living with purpose, passion, and intention.

How did he manage such an extraordinary life? According to John, the secret was simple but powerful: once he wrote a goal down, it became a commitment. He didn’t just wish for things to happen—he planned, he set deadlines, and he followed through. “If you have enough ego strength,” he said, “you just do it.”

No time wasted. No “someday” thinking. He knew that someday too often turns into never. His mission was clear: live life fully, and on his own terms.

Because here’s the truth—life is an adventure, and every single day is a miracle in motion. With discipline, direction, and a fearless heart, you can start living each day with meaning.

So, let’s turn the question around: How are you living your life?

Mary Kay Ash once said there are three kinds of people:

• Those who make things happen,

• Those who watch things happen, and

• Those who wonder what just happened.

Which one are you?

Are you in the driver’s seat of your life—or just along for the ride?

If you haven’t already, maybe it’s time to write your own life list. Not just vague ideas or someday dreams—but real, tangible goals. What’s on your bucket list? Where do you want to go, what do you want to do, who do you want to become?

The first step is often the hardest, but once you take it, momentum builds. It gets easier. And soon enough, you’ll be living a life that looks a lot more like you.

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