My Impossible List
I've always been the type of person to create goals. The problem with goals is that if you do not have a plan, they will almost certainly never happen. A list of goals or a 'bucket list' is often written in a way that does not implore you to take action. It is not particularly specific, and it is oftentimes forgotten. Another reality of bucket lists is that they contain a finite number of accomplishments, and then that is the end. The list gets smaller and smaller as you progress through it, as if at the end of it, you have nothing left you wish to accomplish.
This is where the impossible list is different. It is meant to be an ever-evolving list of goals you have (that often build on one-another), and can reference in an attempt to continue to grow, explore new things, and accomplish things you never knew you could. As this list continues to evolve, I hope it becomes more and more 'unattainable', and that I continue to pursue it.
This is where the impossible list is different. It is meant to be an ever-evolving list of goals you have (that often build on one-another), and can reference in an attempt to continue to grow, explore new things, and accomplish things you never knew you could. As this list continues to evolve, I hope it becomes more and more 'unattainable', and that I continue to pursue it.
"Until you step into the unknown, you don't know what you're made of." - Roy Bennett
I got this idea from YouTuber, Thomas Frank. See his list here
Here is my list.
Here is my list.
Current Focuses
Below is a list of the top priorities in my life right now. I have a habit of getting distracted by a million 'side projects', and ultimately spread myself too thin to be as productive as I would like. This public declaration of my priorities is a way to keep me focused on the few most important areas of my life and keep me motivated to pursue them each and every day.
I am currently focused on the following.
- Spending time in prayer and Scripture daily to deepen my love for Jesus Christ and all those that I encounter
- Being a loving and supporting husband, father, son, brother, and friend by spending quality time in each of those relationships regularly
- Pursuing a Store Manager position at Sheetz by focusing on refining my skills, but more importantly, developing my team
- Cut to about 15% body fat by eating ≈ 2,700 cal/day and 250g protein
- Pursuing higher education - Taking courses on my days off to pursue academic certification from Peterson Academy
- Creating an online brand - publishing content on a weekly basis on YouTube and my website, documenting my journey through life
- Reading/listening to books 20 min/day - see list below
Spiritual
- Read the entire Bible from beginning to end
- Fill an entire prayer journal with entries
- Go on a silent retreat
- Go on a marriage retreat with my wife
- Write a personal mission statement
- 100 consecutive days of prayer/scripture
Professional
- Become a Store Manager at Sheetz
- be a Certified Performance Coach (CPC)
- Write a 1-2 page leadership philosophy
- Sign and hang it in my store
- Run a store in the Elite 52 at Sheetz
- Become a District Manager at Sheetz
- Promote an Assistant Manager to Store Manager
Fitness/Health
- Enter the 1,000lbs club
- Bench 225lbs (Completed December 2022)
- Squat 350lbs
- Deadlift 425lbs
- Bench 260lbs
- Do a muscle up
- Bulk to 250lbs (Completed April, 2025)
- Cut to 200lbs-205lbs at about 15% body fat
- Run a 5 minute mile
- Do a 24 hour water only fast
- Lift 4x/week for 12 straight weeks
- No sweets except for pre-planned occasions for 60 days
Creative
- Complete Jordan Peterson's "Self-Authoring Suite"
- Record and publish first episode of a podcast
- Record and publish first YouTube video (Completed June, 2026)
- Maintain weekly uploads for 12 weeks straight
- Publish 50 pieces of content
- Reach 100 subscribers
- Publish first full-length video
- Earn a brand deal through online presence
- Publish 10 articles on website
- Publish an article for a magazine or blog
- Start a clothing line
Challenges
- Play poker in a casino
- Compete in a poker tournament
- Play roulette in a casino
- Win $500 in one night
- Do karaoke in a public place
Financial
- Reach net worth of 100k
- Buy investment property (July, 2023)
- buy 2nd investment property
- Buy a beach house
- Generate $1,000 from online presence
- Invest 15% into retirement (January, 2026)
Educational
- Complete online "degree" from Peterson Academy
- Become certified personal trainer
New Experiences
- Sky dive
- Swim with dolphins
- JetSki
- White Water Rafting
- Mega Zip-Line
- Sit court-side at NBA game
- Go to March Madness Finals or Final Four
Travel
- Visit Ireland
- Go to the top of the Eiffel Tower (Completed May, 2023)
- Visit England (Completed May, 2023)
- Visit the Holy Land (walk where Jesus walked)
- Visit Ars, France
- See Northern Lights
- Jamaica (Completed July, 2024)
- Go on a cruise (Completed July, 2026)
Random
- Leave a $100 tip at a restaurant
- Pay someone's mortgage for a month
- Buy someone a car
- Write someone a $5,000 check for no reason
Basketball
- Play for a TBL team
- Assistant coach a basketball team (Completed 2024-2025 Season: HHBA Lighting)
- Head coach a basketball team
Reading List
I want to remain committed to lifelong learning. This list will continue to grow and aims to cover a variety of topics in an attempt to make me a more informed and well rounded individual.
- Resisting Happiness by Matthew Kelly
- Saint John Paul The Great: His 5 Loves by Jason Evert (May, 2024)
- A Tour Of The Summa by Msgr Paul J. Glenn
- The Bible Is A Catholic Book by Jimmy Akin
- Teaching With Authority by Jimmy Akin
- They Call Me Coach by John Wooden
- I Don't Have Enough Faith To Be An Atheist by Frank Turek, Norman Geisler (May, 2026)
- 12 Rules For Life by Jordan Peterson (June, 2024)
- Beyond Order by Jordan Peterson (July, 2024)
- Ordinary Men by Christopher Browning (July, 2024)
- Maps of Meaning by Jordan Peterson
- The 10x Rule by Grant Cardone (May, 2024)
- Atomic Habits by James Clear (August, 2024)
- Can't Hurt Me by David Goggins
- Leaders Eat Last by Simon Sinek (May, 2026)
- We Who Wrestle With God by Jordan Peterson (March, 2026)
- Extreme Ownership by Jacko Willink
- Deep Work by Cal Newport
- The War of Art by Steven Pressfield
- Discipline is Destiny by Ryan Holiday
- Mere Christianity by C.S. Lewis
- Crazy Love by Francis Chan
- Relentless by Tim Grover
- The Mamba Mentality by Kobe Bryant
- Mind Gym by Gary Mack
- How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie (June, 2026)
- The Psychology of Money by Morgan Housel
- The Millionaire Next Door by Thomas J. Stanley
- Your Money or Your Life by Vickie Robin
- Show Your Work! by Austin Kleon
- The YouTube Formula by Derral Eves
- Crushing It! by Gary Vaynerchuck
- The Tipping Point by Malcolm Gladwell (June, 2026)
- Supercommunicators by Charles Duhigg (August, 2026)
- The Psychology of Money by Morgan Housel
- Seeking Allah, Finding Jesus by Nabeel Qureshi
- Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill, Mitch Horowitz, Theresa Puskar