40 Things to Do Before 40

They say life starts at 40.

Oh well…

They also say a fool at 40 is a fool forever.

The kind of life that will start for you at 40 will be determined by the things you’ve done before 40.

At 40, some people look back with fulfillment and encouragement to continue living while some look back with regret and pain of wasted years.

“A fool at 40 is a fool forever”

That means there are some boxes you ought to have ticked before 40.

However, I’m not one who believes that you should do something because others are doing it. I’m a firm believer of mapping out your life according to your preferences, and not what people think.

So, this list of 40 things you should do before you turn 40 isn’t me telling you what you should do. It’s just a list of suggestions or something to inspire you to make your own list.

Here’s a list of 40 things to do before 40:

1. Discover your passion

2. Pursue your passion

3. Learn a new skill

4. Learn how to drive

5. Read a minimum of 40 books

6. Get married or have a stable relationship

7. Have/adopt kids

8. Have meaningful friends

9. Stay away from toxic relationships

10. Visit another continent

11. Go skydiving

12. Learn how to swim

13. Have a stable source of income

14. Have an asset

15. Learn a new language

16. Prepare for retirement

17. Have a healthy lifestyle

18. Overcome your phobia

19. Have a good relationship with your family

20. Let go of your painful pasts

21. Have a productive routine

22. Do a professional photo shoot

23. Write your will

24. Overcome your addiction

25. Find a hobby you enjoy

26. Visit your favourite movie location

27. Have a mentor

28. Make a donation for humanitarian cause

29. Have a professional makeup

30. Go on a ship cruise alone or with your family

31. Write a book

32. Write a letter of each of your children

33. Plan a reunion party with your family members or your old friends

34. Go on a road trip

35. Start a blog

36. Volunteer for community service

37. Mentor younger ones and share life lessons with them

38. Start a YouTube channel

39. Start your own business

40. Have a meaningful relationship with God.

I hope this list will inspire on what to do before 40.

Always remember that life waits for no man.

Don’t put pressure on yourself. But don’t waste your life either.