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What is the quote mentioned in the passage, and who said it?
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?
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?
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?
What is special about the train ride the author wants to take?
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Why does the author want to go to a place where they don't speak English?
Why does the author want to go to a place where they don't speak English?
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What is the author's motivation for running a marathon?
What is the author's motivation for running a marathon?
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How many dishes can the author currently cook?
How many dishes can the author currently cook?
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What is the author's goal for their dinner experience?
What is the author's goal for their dinner experience?
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What kind of work does the author want to do for a while?
What kind of work does the author want to do for a while?
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What is the author's final goal before they turn 40?
What is the author's final goal before they turn 40?
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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)
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Create a list of exciting experiences to have before settling down, inspired by traditional values but with a twist of adventure and self-discovery.
