10 Questions
What is the quote mentioned in the passage, and who said it?
You only live once, but if you do it right, once is enough, said by a British billionaire.
What did the author's grandparents do after they got married?
Started a family and got promoted at different times.
What is the first thing the author wants to do before settling down?
Do something that really scares me, like sky-diving.
What is special about the train ride the author wants to take?
The journey is important, not the destination.
Why does the author want to go to a place where they don't speak English?
To challenge themselves and learn from the experience.
What is the author's motivation for running a marathon?
To raise money for their favorite charity, cancer research.
How many dishes can the author currently cook?
Two.
What is the author's goal for their dinner experience?
To have dinner with a friend in one of the world's best restaurants.
What kind of work does the author want to do for a while?
Volunteer work to help others.
What is the author's final goal before they turn 40?
To make a list of other interesting things to do.
Study Notes
Before I Settle Down
- The author wants to do various things before settling down at around 30 years old
- They are inspired by their grandparents who led a traditional life: school, university, career, marriage, family, and retirement at 60
- However, the author wants to experience more things before settling down
Things to Do Before Settling Down
- Do something that really scares them: sky-diving (author is terrified of heights)
- Sleep on a beach under the stars in a warm place where it's allowed
- Take a long train ride (destination doesn't matter, it's about the journey)
- Go to a place where they don't speak English and the author doesn't speak the language (e.g. Nepal)
- Run a marathon (author wants to try despite not being a good runner) to possibly raise money for cancer research
- Learn to cook at least 10 favorite dishes (currently can only cook 2)
- Have dinner with a friend in one of the world's best restaurants
- See lots of favorite bands play live
- Do volunteer work for a while to help others, not just themselves (for personal growth too)
Create a list of exciting experiences to have before settling down, inspired by traditional values but with a twist of adventure and self-discovery.
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