For some folks, creating a bucket list comes with a lot of pressure. They prioritize activities like skydiving or going to see the Northern Lights. Machu Picchu. A photo at the Trevi Fountain, coin mid-toss. These aren’t bad goals — but when everyone’s list looks the same, it’s worth asking whether we’re chasing our own dreams or someone else’s TikTok reel.
The best bucket lists I’ve seen aren’t scavenger hunts for impressive experiences. I encourage my clients to create something that tells me who they are and who they want to become before they die. Here’s how we build a list that actually holds up under our own scrutiny.
Most people build their list by brainstorming things that sound exciting. Try the opposite first: write down everything currently on your list, then cross out anything you added because it seemed like the kind of thing a person “should” want.
This isn’t about your kids, partners, or followers online.
I also gently encourage my clients to be honest w…
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