2DO Before I Die : The Do-It-Yourself Guide to the Rest of Your Life

by Michael Ogden, Chris Day

What's on your list? Do you dream of writing a novel someday? Or of recording an album of your own music? Would you spend a month backpacking through China if you could? Have you always secretly wanted to try skydiving? Or snorkeling? Or snowboarding?

Whatever your personal goals or aspirations, no matter how humble or highfalutin, this revolutionary interactive handbook will help you jump-start life changes, and experience this world to the fullest. Perhaps your life is in transition-and, after all, whose isn't? Whether you're changing careers, planning for retirement, or just starting out after graduating from school . . . whether you're plotting to make your mark on the world, contemplating how you might best contribute, or simply wondering what's next in your life . . . 2Do Before I Die will help you set personal priorities, identify life goals, and realize your dreams.

Less "how to" than "why not," 2Do Before I Die features eye-opening true stories of people who've changed their lives significantly in small ways (by learning to swim, growing a beard, working in a soup kitchen) or taken great, life-altering leaps (by starting a business, having a baby, traveling the world).

With its provocative brainstorming exercises and ingenious practical tips, 2Do Before I Die encourages and enables you to create your own ultimate 2Do list -- one that can serve as your personal road map toward a uniquely rich life.

Genres: Self Help, Nonfiction

224 pages, Hardcover

First published May 4, 2005

About the author

David Henry Sterry is a best-selling author,book Dr., award-winning actor/comic, and a man who has not worn matching socks in 20 years."

Reviews

[Carolyn · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a gift book that I did really enjoy. I can't say that I was inspired to plan a lot of adventurous or crazy things to do. At my age I don't have enough time, energy, or plain nerve to climb a mountain, learn to scuba dive, or do stand-up comedy, but the stories in the book inspired me to make a list of the things, dull as they may be, that I wanted to do in life and have actually done. There are also a few things that I would like to do that are still in my power to accomplish, and this book helped me to recognize them and put them on my list. I hope I'll be able to do them in the time I have left.

[Indah Threez Lestari · Rating 2 out of 5]

Jadi teringat film The Bucket List-nya Jack Nicholson dan Morgan Freeman, apalagi ceritanya di film itu mereka benar-benar sudah menjelang ajal. Tapi sehubungan aku bukan jutawan yang bisa mengabulkan wishlist yang butuh dana gede, maka aku nge-list yang kira-kira masih realistis aja deh.

List 2Do Before I Die:
1. Menjadikan setiap ruangan di rumah bagian dari perpustakaan pribadi.
2. Membaca semua buku yang ada di to-read list.
3. Kursus bahasa Jepang supaya bisa membaca manga edisi aslinya.
4. Kursus ballroom dance (terinspirasi film Shall We Dance? banget )
5. Terjun payung.
6. Bungeejumping.
7. Dst, masih dipikirkan, ditambah kapan-kapan.

[Lana · Rating 3 out of 5]

I was hoping to be inspired to discover new goals, but no. I started reading this book when the pandemic started and then picked it up again at the new year. Each time I was underwhelmed. The target reader is probably someone in their 20s just starting out on a new adventure or career.

[Raven · Rating 4 out of 5]

I actually bought this book after I had already started my "life list." I was going through a period in my life when I was trying to re-discover what I wanted to do with my life, who I was. I thought it might help me make sense of why I wanted to do some of these things so badly, or maybe make some suggestions I wouldn't have thought of. It did both.

"2Do Before I Die" has a total of 100 stories/suggestions, split up into 10 different categories: Roots, Explore, Experiment, Challenge, Give, Learn, Express, Love, Work, & Legacy. After each section, there is a "winding road" of questions, such as: "Is there anything from your childhood you feel you should apologize for?" or "Name one thing you wish you had done more of when you were a teenager." (Roots) "If you used a false name, what might it be?" or "Name something you would like to try that would surprise someone you know." (Experiment) I kept a notebook/journal as I read this, answering the questions. It was very insightful & helpful.

This book also includes the author's reason for writing this, ways to start, and even a place for you to create your own list in the back. Part journal, part inspiration, part guide, this is a fabulous book you can read over & over, and take away something different each time. As we grow, our answers and lists may change, and "2Do Before I Die" helps you along the way.

[Endah widayati]

Yach..ketika kita sedang dalam kondisi bad mood, buku ini layak untuk dibaca. Setiap orang pastinya memiliki mimpi2 yg belum terwujud. Bisa mimpi masa kecil, mimpi yang gila banget, konyol, dsb dsb. Nah, pernahkah terpikir, jika kita tidak memenuhinya sekarang, maka kita akan menyesal?

So, buku 2Do Before I Die menampilkan kisah-kisah nyata yang ditulis oleh orang-orang di seluruh dunia mengenai kepuasan yang mereka rasaka ketika berhasil mewujudkan keinginan mereka. Melalui buku ini, Michael Ognen dan Chris Day mengajak kita untuk menggali hasrat-hasrat kita yang bila diwujudkan akan memberikan pemenuhan batiniah.

Nah, kalo aku..mmm..mimpinya buanyak buanget. Apa aja? ada dech;) Gimana denganmu?

[Dani Butler · Rating 4 out of 5]

The book’s title kind of tells you all about this book. The aim for the book is for people to make a to do list of things they want to accomplish before kicking the bucket. They have short couple page accounts of other people doing things and how/why it was important to them. Some where big like sky-diving and deep sea diving-- others simple like growing a beard and donating money. At the end of each chapter the book has a list of questions to help the reader come up with a list of their own. AT the bottom of the pages the authors add another list of possible things to put of the list. Over all inspiring and I think everyone should make a bucket list.

[Gina · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great reminder to "do the important things" and not get caught up in the urgent. This book has a bunch of great ideas ... some I'd thought of, some I hadn't. I'm going to re-read it later and finish my list of 100 things to do before I die. I've only got ten on the list (which is provided in the back of the book) right now. I'm putting thought into it, because I'm planning on completing the list! Easy read, fun to go through, and helps you put things into good perspective.

[Ikhwan Abdillah · Rating 3 out of 5]

membuat rasa penasaran semakin menggeliat ingin dapat dituliskan dalam sebuah daftar,dilaksanakan,dinikmati dan terus dipupuk semakin besar menjadi momen yang monumental di dalam diri. selama kau masih hidup, segeralah lakukan!!

[Joseph · Rating 2 out of 5]

This was a skimmer. I skimmed through it from front to back. Very little of it caught my attention long enough to deserve a read. It's a good idea for a book, and I admit I don't know what I'd do to improve it. Nonetheless, it didn't do as much for me as I had hoped.

[Matt · Rating 3 out of 5]

This would go along with the movie "Bucket List". It's a fast, breezy-easy read of a book. It might get you to stop and review your lifetime goals or actually set some for the years ahead.

Bottom line: the author wants you to get to your deathbed and say "I have no regrets".

[James · Rating 3 out of 5]

I enjoyed some of the stories and the format of the book was great in terms of piquing interest; however, it didn't really push me to create my own list, so I guess it didn't really sell me on the concept. Or maybe I just don't want to do anything but sit at home and read.

[Ira · Rating 5 out of 5]

Inspire me superduper ideas to do......before i get tired of doing crazy things :)
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[Amy Ambarani · Rating 3 out of 5]

inspiring idea

[Laura · Rating 4 out of 5]

A great book to read by the pool on vacation - which is where I started reading this :) Makes me feel good that I have so many things on my "To do" list already!

[Notdorothy]

2DO Before I Die : The Do-It-Yourself Guide to the Rest of Your Life by Michael Ogden (2005)

[Mary · Rating 2 out of 5]

I only read the intro and wrap up. I had no desire to read the anecdotes that made up the 100 things to do before dying. BUT I did like the author's thoughts in those sections.

[gedeceus · Rating 5 out of 5]

I had this book in my native language. It opened my mind and be focus what I want and should do in my life! Really fun book with games inside!

[Cheryl · Rating 3 out of 5]

It was an easy read that gave me some things to think about that I would like to accomplish.

[Yassin Salama · Rating 2 out of 5]

I read this book into Portugese through speed reading< an it gave me the idea to creat my 100 things to do before I die.