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December 2023
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A Season of Completing Your 12-Month Bucket List, One Month at a Time As the year ends, I always set time aside to reflect on the past year. Most weeks, it’s hard to remember everything I accomplished. As you saw last month in our newsletter, one of our year’s biggest accomplishments is expanding the Field Law and Field Freedom Advisors business. I’ve also checked items off my bucket list I’ve wanted to do for years. We all have a list tucked away in the corner of our mind, filled with dreams and aspirations we’d love to accomplish someday. It’s the classic “bucket list” — a collection of experiences, challenges, and adventures we hope to conquer before passing. But all too often, these dreams remain dormant, overshadowed by the busy churn of daily life and the accompanying responsibilities. What if there was a way to turn those aspirations into reality, to transform your year into a journey of living to your True Purpose, something you create and define in the American Dream Experience as personal growth and unforgettable experiences? As 2024 begins, instead of making a resolution, I want to welcome you to the 12-Month Bucket List Challenge, a powerful path to unlocking the potential within you and experiencing the world in extraordinary ways. The Power of Completing One Thing Every Month Taking on the 12-Month Bucket List Challenge involves committing yourself to completing one significant item from your bucket list every month for an entire year. It’s a journey that promises unforgettable adventures and these seven benefits for your body and mind. 1. Boosting Confidence and Enhancing Cognitive Function Completing items on your bucket list pushes you out of your comfort zone. Whether it’s conquering a fear, mastering a skill, or taking on a physical challenge, every achievement bolsters your self-esteem. Engaging in lifelong learning and pursuing new skills or experiences, often part of bucket lists, can contribute to cognitive vitality. Research shows that mental stimulation can help maintain cognitive function as people age. With each success, you’ll become more confident, ready to tackle life’s other challenges with newfound assurance. 2. Fostering Resilience Adventures and ambitious goals are bound to come with obstacles and setbacks. Overcoming these hurdles builds resilience, teaching you that you can persevere in the face of adversity. This resilience translates into greater mental strength, enabling you to gracefully handle life’s curveballs. 3. Expanding Your Comfort Zone Your comfort zone is like a bubble surrounding you, limiting your experiences and potential. Completing items on your bucket list bursts that bubble wide open. By stepping into unfamiliar territory, you’ll grow as a person, discover new interests, and broaden your horizons. Embrace the Adventure:
4. Creating Lasting Memories and Challenge Your Creativity
One of the most beautiful aspects of the 12-Month Bucket List Challenge is the creation of lasting memories. The adventures and experiences you embark upon become the stories you’ll cherish forever, enriching your life with moments of joy and wonder. These stories can be passed on to your family and friends. Engaging in new and exciting experiences can stimulate your creativity. It encourages you to think outside the box, see the world from different perspectives, and tap into your creative potential. 5. Strengthening Relationships Shared experiences are a powerful way to connect with others. Whether you’re climbing a mountain, exploring a new city, or embarking on a cultural journey, involving friends and loved ones in your bucket list adventures strengthens your bonds and creates shared memories that deepen your relationships. 6. Reducing Stress and Boosting Well-Being Embracing adventure and working toward your dreams can be a fantastic stress reliever. The excitement and anticipation of each monthly goal can be a positive distraction from life’s challenges, reducing stress levels and boosting your overall well-being. Ultimately, completing lifelong bucket list items can lead to greater life satisfaction and fulfillment. It provides a sense of purpose and direction, making you feel you are actively working toward your dreams. 7. Bolstering Mental Health Research suggests that setting and achieving goals can improve psychological well-being, leading to reduced Continued on Page 2 ...
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you, boost your confidence, and enrich your life with unforgettable experiences. So, are you ready to embark on this extraordinary journey? We would love to be a part of your journey next year. If you are interested, you can send us pictures or a story of what you have completed each month, and we would be honored to share your experiences right here in our newsletter. If you haven’t had the opportunity to attend the American Dream Experience and create Your True Purpose for Money, which is more important than money itself, we are hosting one on Zoom with Mark Matson in January. This would be a great way to start the year and allow you to begin the year powerfully. We would love to speak with you and register you for this free event. It’s time to turn your dreams into reality and live life to the fullest.
Ensure they are realistic and attainable within the given time frame. 4. Plan and Prepare: Research and plan for each goal. Gather the necessary resources, information, and support to increase your chances of success. 5. Document Your Journey: Keep a journal, blog, or vlog to record and share your experiences with others. It will help you reflect on your growth and inspire those around you. 6. Stay Accountable: Share your goals with friends and family or join a community of like-minded individuals pursuing their bucket lists. The support and accountability will keep you motivated. 7. Embrace the Journey: Remember that the journey is just as important as the destination. Enjoy every step, relishing the new experiences and personal growth. The 12-Month Bucket List Challenge is a powerful way to transform your life, one month at a time. By committing to completing one item from your bucket list each month, you’ll unlock the potential within
symptoms of depression and anxiety. With these areas rising in America, there is no better time than a new year to make some life changes. Studies show that pursuing and achieving goals positively correlates with life satisfaction and happiness. You are never too old or too young to have a bucket list. Now that you’re inspired to take on the 12-Month Bucket List Challenge, here are some steps to get you started: 1. Create Your Bucket List: List everything you’ve ever dreamed of doing, from traveling to far-off destinations to learning new skills or conquering fears. It doesn’t matter how big or how small it is. Maybe it’s walking around your neighborhood once a week or planting that garden you always wanted. It doesn’t have to be expensive. 2. Prioritize Your List: Rank your list in order of importance or feasibility. Consider factors like time, budget, and location. 3. Set Monthly Goals: Choose one item from your list to complete each month.
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THE FINNISH SNIPER WHO FROZE SOVIETS IN THEIR TRACKS When the Soviet Union invaded Finland on the eve of World War II, it held a stunning battlefield advantage. While the invading Soviet army numbered 750,000 troops, Finland’s military was only 300,000 men. But Finland had a secret weapon: “The White Death,” a sniper who killed at least 505 soldiers in less than 100 days. Simo Häyhä was an unassuming man who stood only 5 feet tall and likely would not have left Soviet troops shaking in their boots. But what he lacked in stature, he more than made up for in skill. Häyhä grew up competing in sharpshooting competitions and often targeted skittish birds that would fly away at the slightest sound. His marksmanship and stealth were not the only reason for his success. He shared an advantage with other Finnish soldiers thanks to white uniforms that made them difficult to spot in the snow during the winter war. But Häyhä took additional measures to conceal himself from sharp-eyed enemies.
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He refused to use a scope, convinced the glint of the sun against it would give away his position. Häyhä also hid himself
in snowdrifts where the enemy could not see him and melted the nearest snow on the ground with water so his shots wouldn’t send powder flying. He placed snow on top of his rifle to avoid steam rising after firing and even held snow in his mouth to keep his breath invisible. Häyhä once killed 25 soldiers in one day and struck fear into the heart of his enemy. Due to his seeming invisibility, the Soviets began calling
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him “The White Death.” The opposing army made many failed attempts on his life. But after spending 98 days on the battlefield, the Soviets finally hit Häyhä in the jaw with an exploding bullet 11 days before winning the war. Though the bullet destroyed the lower half of his face, Häyhä miraculously survived an 11-day coma and 26 reconstructive surgeries. He never looked or spoke the same way again, but his disability did not prevent him from living a long life. Häyhä participated in competitive shooting and moose hunting for many years, eventually dying in 2002 at 96. Today, he still holds the record as history’s most successful sniper.
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Truck Driver Received an Emotional Secret Santa Surprise
in gratitude when Eaton announced he had one more surprise left. He then handed Carl a cashier’s check worth $10,000 to spend however he wanted. “Thank you so much,” Carl replied emotionally before trailing off, “You don’t know …” It’s unclear how East Idaho News and their Secret Santa chose Carl as the subject of this generosity, but the selection was no accident. Carl had lost a leg above the knee 37 years prior but still worked four days a week at age 72, sometimes clocking 14-hour days. He’d also suffered more recent setbacks; his wife died from a brain aneurysm in 2010. Meanwhile, he had three COVID-19 infections in less than three years. Despite worsening health and pain caused by his amputated lower leg, Carl continued to begin work at 2 a.m. while also making time to attend his grandchildren’s sports games.
When truck driver Carl opened his trailer door to a news crew in 2022, he did not appear to be in the mood for company. The 72-year-old East Idaho resident initially seemed standoffish and skeptical of the unexpected correspondent and his camera, asking several questions about why they were visiting him. But when reporter Nate Eaton handed Carl an early Christmas gift from “an anonymous person,” he warily relented and invited the crew inside. When he opened the gift box, Carl found a stack of gift cards inside. He appeared surprised and puzzled, so Eaton explained that four gift cards were worth $500 each for gas for his truck. Another $2,000 was included on four additional cards from a local supermarket so he could purchase groceries. In shock, Carl responded, “Holy crap!”
Carl explained the gift meant he could finally retire.
He repeatedly requested the identity of his Secret Santa, but East Idaho News refused to say. So, Carl instead thanked his anonymous gift-giver through the camera. His hard exterior melted away, leaving only gratitude and awe behind. In his last words in the broadcast, Carl promised to “pay it forward” by finding a way to help someone else.
He began to tear up at the unexpected generosity and shook the reporter’s hand
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