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Wednesday, January 28, 2009

This Year Make a Bucket List, Not a Resolution!

Hey Listers,

With every New Year come new resolutions. Some people resolve to quit smoking, some to lose weight, some resolve to get out debt – some people just resolve to follow through with previous resolutions. Even with generic resolutions like these, a whopping 85 percent of people fail to succeed.

The problem lies in the longevity of the resolution. Quitting an addiction cold-turkey is nearly impossible. Losing weight is a difficult task to begin with. To accomplish it, then keep it off for 12 months, is even harder. And getting out of debt is a task our country’s leaders can’t even tackle. So what makes you think every January you will be able to jump head first into solutions for these problems?

What you should be doing is making bucket lists. A bucket list is a resolution for life. It’s not something you need to accomplish tomorrow. It’s not something you need to even start tomorrow. A bucket list is a list of lifelong goals, goals to complete before you “kick the bucket.” Don’t consider it a “wish list,” you need the mindset that this is a list of things you WILL accomplish before you die, not thing you just WANT to accomplish.

It’s just like a to-do list. You shouldn’t make your daily to-do list full of just the most difficult tasks. Instead of just writing “run 3 miles” or “finish project” or “clean the house” – add some simple tasks like “brush your teeth” and “eat breakfast” and “put on some clothes”. These tasks will allow you to cross things off, and give you a sense of accomplishment as you progress through your day. Instead of staring at those substantial tasks and procrastinating as long as possible, you will jump right in and start check-marking boxes.

Don’t make your bucket list full of things you’d hate to do but know you should. A don’t make a list of completely impossible tasks, aka resolutions. You can have some aspirational goals, like make a million dollars, kiss Keira Knightley, or drive a flying car – knowing they may be unreachable, they may still help you strive to reach other “un-listed” things.


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Top 10 Worst, Most Generic, Awful, Uncreative New Year's Resolutions that Everyone Makes

Addictions of Famous People

Top 10 New Year's Resolutions for an Overweight Person

How to Make Your New Year's Resolution to Eliminate Debt Stick

Barack Obama's Top Ten Campaign Promises

Edward Cole & Carter Chambers' Bucket List (from the movie)

200 Things Every Man Should Do Before He "Kicks the Bucket"

"Bucket List" of Things You Must Buy Before You Die!

To Do - Printable Checklist

Top 10 Hardest NES Games

How to be a Morning Person

Procrastinating: 5 Tips for Students (or Anyone!)

Million Dollars Game Show Winners

The Number One Reason Guys Watch Certain Movies

Ryan Pratt's Bucket List

Ultimate Sports Fan's Bucket List

5 NFL Franchises that Have NOT Been to a Super Bowl

Top 10 Gifts for a Star Wars Fan


ListAfterList Updates and Reminders

Check out my bucket list here: Ryan Pratt's Bucket List

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Monday, January 26, 2009

Which NFL Teams Haven't Played in a Super Bowl?

NFL Football

5 NFL Franchises that Have NOT Been to a Super Bowl
These are the only five NFL teams who have yet to even make it to a Super Bowl:
Lister:Anonymous Category:Sports

New Year Resolutions for 5th Year College Students

College Student

New Years Resolution for a Senior College Student
New years resolution for a Senior college student! For those who need a little extra idea of what can help them become better students and finish off the year with a bang!
Lister:ivanwusurvey Category:Education

Who Got the Most Votes Ever for the NBA All-Star Team?

NBA Basketball

NBA All Star Game Top Vote Getters throughout History
Here are the leading vote getters for the NBA All Star games from each year in the past:
Lister:Pratt Category:Sports

What are the Little Things that Annoy You?

Waiting in Line

List of the Annoying Little Things You Hate Waiting For
Here is a list of all those annoying little things you hate waiting for:
Lister:Anonymous Category:Life & Love

Saturday, January 24, 2009

Bucket List for the Ultimate Sports Fan

Sports Fan

Ultimate Sports Fan's Bucket List
Barack Obama is now the President of the United States of America. Here are some of the other major events in African-American history:
Lister:Ryan Pratt Category:Sports

Thursday, January 22, 2009

List of Athletes Who Played Two Sports (or more)

Sports

Top 25 Multi-Sport Athletes
Bo, Deion, Jordan, Thorpe... These are some of the greatest multi-sport athletes in the history of sports.
Lister:prattedit Category:Sports

List of Funny Things the iPhone Can Do ...Not Really

iPhone Feats of Strength

iPhone Feats of Strength
Sure the iPhone can call, text, email, play music and surf the world wide web. But is that all the iPhone does? Absolutely not.
Lister: RyanP Category:Technology

List of Workouts from Celebrities' and Movie Stars' Routines

20 Big Macs

Ten Celebrity Movie Star and Professional Athlete Workout Tips
Here are some of the best diet and exercise tips from the hardest bodies in Hollywood. Whether you want abs like Brad Pitt in "Fight Club," muscles like Gerard Butler in "300," or a tight toned body like Lucy Liu, just one of these tips will get you closer to your goal:
Lister:RyanPratt Category:Health

List of Ways to Turn On a Woman

Turn her on

Ten Simple Ways to Turn Her On
Need a little spark to really get things going? Want to make her want you? Try one of these simple tips and she'll be begging for it.
Lister:Ryan Pratt Category:Life & Love

List of Gas Companies that DO NOT Import Oil

Gas

Gas Companies that Do and Do NOT Import Oil
If you do the math at $30/barrel, these imports amount to over $18 BILLION! (oil is now $90-$95 a barrel). Here are some large companies that DO and DO NOT import Middle Eastern oil:
Lister:Pratt Category:Autos

Wednesday, January 21, 2009

List of Ways to Stay Thin and Keep Your Wallet Fat

Lose Weight & Save Money

Top 10 Ways to Stay Fit AND Save Money
Here are some simple tips that will have you losing weight, gaining muscle AND saving money all at the same time:
Lister:Anonymous Category:Health

Tuesday, January 20, 2009

List of Major Political Moments in Black History

American Flag

Top 10 Moments in African-American Political History
Barack Obama is now the President of the United States of America. Here are some of the other major events in African-American history:
Lister:Pratt Category:Politics

List of Famous Movie Director & Actor Combos

Nolan & Bale

Top 10 Movie Director & Actor Combos
Here are ten of the greatest film combos of all time, the artist and the muse:
Lister:Ryan Pratt Category:Movies

Monday, January 19, 2009

Funny List of Barack Obama's Campaign Promises

Obama

Barack Obama 's Top Ten Campaign Promises
It's pretty serious business being the first African-American president. But don't take this list too seriously.
Lister:RyanP Category:Politics

List of Signs Your Read to Propose

Engagement Ring

Top 10 Signs You're Ready to Pop the Question
How do you know when you are finally ready to pop the question you ask? Here's how:
Lister:RyanPratt Category:Life & Love

Thursday, January 15, 2009

List of Health Benefits of Eating Sushi

Sushi

Top 10 Benefits of Eating Sushi
It can be a very healthy food to eat (in moderation). It can improve well being, help improve your mental state and keep your heart healthy. Here are some more reasons why sushi is good for you:
Lister:RyanPratt Category:Health

Tuesday, January 13, 2009

List of Golden Globe Winners

Golden Globes

2009 Golden Globe Movie Award Winners
"Slumdog Millionaire" the big winner, taking home four awards. Here are all the other winners in movies from the 2009 Golden Globe awards:
Lister:Ryan Pratt Category:Movies

Monday, January 12, 2009

List of Things You'd Like to See Wonder Woman Do

Wonder Woman

Top 10 Things You'd Like to See Wonder Woman Do
(From the Monday Night Football commercial) What are the top ten things you would like to see Wonder Woman do? Careful, don't let this get stuck in a Monday printer paper jam!
Lister:Ryan Pratt Category:Fun

Sunday, January 11, 2009

List of Smartest Positions in Football (NFL)

Football

Smartest Players by Position in Football
The Wonderlic Personnel Test is an intelligence test primarily known for being administered to college football players prior to the NFL draft. These are the averages scores on the test by position:
Lister:Pratt Category:Sports

Saturday, January 10, 2009

List of Video Games Coming Out in 2009

Video Games

Best Video Games Coming in 2009
Halo, The Beatles, Madde, Wii Zelda, UFC... Here are just a few of the games you can look forward to being released in 2009:
Lister:Ryan Pratt Category:Fun & Games

Thursday, January 8, 2009

List of IMAX DVDs

IMAX Movies

Dark Knight, Watchmen, Star Trek, Harry Potter and Other Movies Shot in IMAX
This is a list of films either shot with IMAX cameras or digitally remastered for display in IMAX theaters.
Lister:Pratt Category:Movies

Wednesday, January 7, 2009

List of Rides at Disney World

Disney

Top 10 Rides at Walt Disney World
Traveling to Disney World this Winter with the family? Make sure to check out this list of top ten rides at the amusement park before you go:
Lister:dheeta Category:Travel & Places

Tuesday, January 6, 2009

List of New Years' Resolutions for a Hard Worker

Workaholic

Top 10 New Year Resolutions for a Workaholic Married Man
Your wife and kids are always complaining that you are late from work, you have no time for them, you are married to your work not me...then this list is for you. Take a break..
Lister:arva52 Category:Jobs & Careers

Monday, January 5, 2009

List of Tips to Tackle Winter Depression

Holiday Blues

Top 10 Tips to Beat the Winter & Holiday Blues
Everyone gets so amped up about the holiday season, there is often quite a letdown when it's finally all over. Here are some tips to help you fight that post-Xmas depression:
Lister:Ryan Pratt Category:Holidays & Events

Sunday, January 4, 2009

List of Movies to Look Forward to in '09

Best Movies of 2008

Top 10 Movies to Look Forward to in 2009
UP, 9, Transformers, Harry Potter, Wolverine... What movie are you most looking forward to seeing in 2009?
Lister:Pratt Category:Movies

Saturday, January 3, 2009

List of Tips to Becoming a Better Person

Happy People

10 Ways to Becoming a Better Person
Have you always wanted to improve the way that you are towards other people, and how people may view you? Well just follow these few steps and you will be well on your way to becoming a better person!
Lister:misaspeakn Category:Life & Love

Friday, January 2, 2009

List of New Years' Resolution Ideas for a Dog Lover

Dog

Top 10 New Year's Resolutions for a Dog Owner
Are you a dog owner who would like to have a more rewarding relationship with your dog? Try adopting one (or more) of these New Year's resolutions:
Lister:Malnutritious Category:Pets & Animals

Thursday, January 1, 2009

List of New Years' Resolution Ideas for Fat People

Overweight

Top 10 New Year's Resolutions for an Overweight Person
Are you heavier than ever before? Want to shed some pounds this January, February, March and get in shape for spring break? Try adopting one (or more) of these New Year's resolutions:
Lister:Pratt Category:Health