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What I Would Do If 2020 Was My Last Year On Earth

366 days left... because 2020 is a leap year.

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How would you spend your last 366 days? Who would you spend it with? How would you spend your last birthday, Christmas, and Thanksgiving? How will you make your impact on the world?

All of these questions have been floating through my head as the end of this decade is approaching.

This decade was full of growth. I've become someone I truly wanted to be, especially in the last three years. Although I am happy with who I am and what I've accomplished, my goals for 2020 are set high. No goal is ever too big to be accomplished. Some may just take longer than others.

During my final year, I would accomplish everything I once thought of but said nevermind because of an underlying excuse. Traveling, publishing a blog and a book, skydiving, learning how to surf, scuba diving, reconnecting with old friends, and creating my own line of clothing are only a few things I would do.

My last year would solely consist of traveling the world. Along my journey, I would try to meet as many people as possible. I can't think of a better way to spend my time than meeting new people. There is so much opportunity within. Meet the right person at the right time and your life can be changed.

Everyone has their own story. Share yours with others.

It may impact them more than you think. Writing a book is something I've always strived for, but I never know when the right time to start is. If I knew I only had 366 days left to live, my book would start on day 1 and end on day 366. I wouldn't want it to be edited. I would publish raw thoughts and experiences with the world, a book of raw truth.

Scuba diving, surfing, and skydiving are some things I would also like to experience. The thrill alone would satisfy me for the rest of my life. For me, the experience is worth much more than materialistic items. Experience comes with fun activities, a lesson learned, and advice; and it ultimately might be a peak in your life. Cars, mansions, and designer bags will never give you as much value and experience.

Reconnecting with old friends can be tough because they may not be open to the idea. They may even have a grudge against you, but it's not worth it to dwell on that. I would use those 366 days to forgive and forget. I would spend my final days with the people I love most.

Although I most certainly don't have a year left to live, I am still willing to commit myself to the goals I've set. Some may take longer than 366 days, but I am going to fully commit to them in 2020.

I've begun to plan my upcoming year already. A personal blog is already in the works with a publishing date. It almost doesn't feel real that I finally gained the courage to create everything by myself.

Travel plans have been thought about and my savings are only going up.

2020 will be the year of focusing on only things that make me happy.

Tend to yourself first.

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