I've kept a "life list" since my first retirement. It is purposely written in pencil and would take many more years to complete than I have left to complete them. It is a good way to help me set priorities; and know where to use my time, energy and resources. Some entries are areas to bike tour through. Others are more like goals dealing with family, church, community and other avocations beside cycling. Since I retired, well almost retired, for the second time; the list items completed might keep up with the list additions

I've been wacking away at them, but the list grows quicker than I can cross things off. My wife has access to my list and has a say in the priorities. Heck, she'll even add items, usually some great bike ride. Some of things we have done on the list included bike touring 17,000 miles in 11 different countries over the last 8-9 years

Saying "I'm going to try to................." does not usually make things happen. Writing down what you want to do is more likely to lead to action.

It works for me.