For a guy whose life revolves around inspiring people to live their Bucket List, the COVID lockdown was a serious curveball. No speaking events (except for the odd Virtual Keynote), no flights to and from events, no packed rooms full of energy, and certainly no travel-related Bucket List items getting ticked off. The world hit pause, and I had two choices—dwell on what I couldn’t do or pivot and focus on what I could do.

If you know me, you already know which option I picked!

One of my core beliefs is this: "Don't focus on what you can't do, focus on what you can do!" So, during those unprecedented times, I set my sights on two new Bucket List items. First, I wrote my own book (which you can check out here: www.thebucketlistguy.com/book), and second, I challenged myself to an "Ultimate Challenge"—Read 52 books in 52 weeks!

This Ultimate Challenge is actually the ‘U’ in my MYBUCKETLIST Blueprint. It’s about pushing yourself beyond your limits, setting a big, audacious personal challenge, and proving to yourself what’s possible. For me, it was about growth, learning, and making the most of the time I had.

This blog marks the beginning of a new series, where I’ll be sharing my journey through the 52 books I read in 52 weeks. In each post, I’ll introduce a book, its number in the challenge, and how it relates to living a Bucket List Life or my professional journey.

The lockdown may have closed some doors, but it also opened new ones. If you're ever feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or like life is on hold, take a step back and ask yourself: What CAN I do right now? You might just surprise yourself with the possibilities.

Stay tuned for the first book in the series!

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Are you ready to push your limits and take on your own Ultimate Challenge?

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