10 Questions
What is the quote mentioned in the passage, and who said it?
The quote is 'You only live once, but if you do it right, once is enough.' It was said by a British billionaire.
What did the author's grandparents do after they left school?
They went to university, got degrees, started careers, got married, and started a family.
What does the author want to do before settling down?
The author wants to do various things, such as skydiving, sleeping on a beach, taking a long train ride, and learning new things.
What is the author's greatest fear that they want to overcome?
The author is terrified of heights and wants to overcome this fear by skydiving.
Why does the author love train travel?
The author loves train travel because they can see the places they pass through, meet and chat with other travelers, and leave their seat to walk around.
What is one of the author's goals for learning a new skill?
The author wants to learn how to cook at least ten things they love to eat.
Why does the author want to run a marathon?
The author wants to run a marathon to challenge themselves and potentially raise money for their favorite charity, cancer research.
What kind of work does the author want to do for a while?
The author wants to do volunteer work to help others, not themselves.
What is the author's final goal mentioned in the passage?
The author wants to make a list of other interesting things to do before they're 40.
What is the author's age when they want to settle down?
The author wants to settle down when they're around 30 years old.
Study Notes
Life Goals
- A British billionaire's quote inspires the writer to reflect on what "doing it right" means in life.
- The writer's grandparents are described as having "done it right" by following a traditional path of education, career, marriage, and retirement.
Before Settling Down
- The writer wants to achieve several things before settling down at around 30 years old.
- The writer is terrified of heights, but wants to overcome this fear by going sky-diving.
Travel and Exploration
- The writer wants to sleep on a beach under the stars in a warm location where it's allowed.
- They want to take a long train ride to enjoy the journey and meet fellow travelers.
- The writer wants to visit a country where they don't speak English, such as Nepal, to challenge themselves.
Personal Growth
- The writer wants to run a marathon, despite not being a good runner, to push themselves and raise money for cancer research.
- They want to learn how to cook at least ten dishes they love to eat, as they can currently only cook two.
Social Experiences
- The writer wants to have dinner with a friend at one of the world's best restaurants.
- They want to see many of their favorite bands play live.
Volunteering and Reflection
- The writer wants to do volunteer work to help others, not just themselves, and gain valuable experience.
- They want to make a list of more interesting things to do before turning 40.
Reflect on what it means to 'do it right' in life, and explore personal goals and aspirations before settling down.
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