2018 Was an Interesting year for me. Here’s my breakdown.
Overall Score: 7/10
Year Rank: 11th out of 32
2018 Mindstate:
In 2018 I thought more about my place in the world, and ultimately my mortality, more than any other year. As a result, I spent a lot of time evaluating how I am going to manage my experiences for the rest of my time on Earth. I think 2018 was the first year I thought about all that, or at least the first time I thought about it that much and that intently. Whereas my thoughts in 2017 were more about connecting with my purpose & identifying how I can maximize the meaning in my life, my thoughts in 2018 were more about managing and planning out that purpose & meaning. This helped me get the most out of my 2018 in many ways.
2018 Notable Events:
I think I committed more time to my friends & family in 2018 than any year since my early childhood. I was very focused on spending meaningful time with those I love the most, and spent extensive time visiting NY, CT, NJ, PA, MD, DC, NM, and FL; and some even visited me in Colorado. I also was in the wedding party for my dear friend Lee.
I lost a loved one to a Fentanyl drug poisoning. Words can’t describe this loss. But I am now donating my money and energy to drug policy reform and harm prevention efforts in the US. I am determined to make a positive impact in this field, in the name of my lost loved one.
I went to Africa for the first time, and Europe for the 4th time.
I sold my car… and we bought a condo.
I didn’t do as much camping as I would have liked, but I went to 7 National Parks, and at various times in 2018 came within 25 feet of: a grey wolf, a fox, an owl, about 30 bison, bighorn sheep, an 8-point buck, several marmots, and countless other animals. And a bear visited my campsite at Piney Lake. Oh, and I rode a camel into the Sahara Desert.
I joined the Board of Directors at the IACD, and was elected as Board Chair.
I continued to be active in state & local politics in Colorado.
I got my podcast on the Apple Podcast App.
I saw my 2 favorite bands live in Concert- at Red Rocks & the venue next door from where I live, and saw my best friend from high school play drums with his band Savoy in front of 10,000 people.
I spent my third year living in Colorado, and my second year living with my partner.
2019 New Year’s Resolutions
Eat even less meat than in 2018, and less non eco-friendly nuts
Record at least 2 podcasts per month
Finish building GrowYourPurpose.com
Commit to regular intermittent fasting and cryotherapy