JANUARY 12th
MISSION: Read the article, The Art of Smiling.
SOURCE: Gloria
ANALYSIS: Good article: http://thinksimplenow.com/happiness/the-art-of-smiling/. The effects of smiling to strangers, at work, and just keeping a general smile on your face is discussed in this article. I could probably use a couple of these tricks. When I get busy or my mind is on work, I sometimes forget to smile.
STATUS: Compelte
JANUARY 11th
MISSION: Listen to Memory Lane by Nas and read the lyrics as you do so. This song is an all time classic.
SOURCE: Eddie
ANALYSIS: Classic indeed: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JXBFG2vsyCM.
STATUS: Complete
JANUARY 10th
MISSION: On your bus trip today, talk to people and find out who is travelling the farthest.
SOURCE: Anonymous
ANALYSIS: Today I’m taking a bus from Bradenton, FL to Ft. Myers. The first few people I spoke to were taking trips to cities within the state. I met one guy, however who’s final destination is San Diego, Ca. He’ll get there in about two and a half days. He was packed surprisingly light.
STATUS: Complete
JANUARY 9th
MISSION: Watch the documentary, Star Suckers.
SOURCE: Cal
ANALYSIS: Very interesting take on global media outlets. I thought the film was a little harsh on celebrities who work with charity organizations. Overall, however, I think the it painted an accurate picture of our media organizations and our addiction to the idea of fame.
STATUS: Complete
JANUARY 8th
MISSION: Take the Superhero quiz online to find out which superhero you would be.
SOURCE:
ANALYSIS: The quiz can be found here: http://www.thesuperheroquiz.com/result.htm?a=80&b=55&c=45&d=50&e=40&f=77&g=55&h=90&i=60&j=40&k=70
I took it and my results came in like this:
You are The Flash (fast, athletic and flirtatious).
The Flash (90%), Superman (80%), Robin (77%), Iron Man (70%), Green Lantern (60%), Spider-Man (55%), Hulk (55%), Supergirl (50%), Batman (45%), Wonder Woman (40%), Catwoman (40%)
I was kind of disappointed. I was really hoping for Batman. Also, fast, athletic and flirtatious doesn’t sound very multidimensional… also, Robin at number three??
STATUS: Complete
JANUARY 7th
MISSION: Watch the Florida sunset.
SOURCE: John
ANALYSIS: I snapped the above picture from the IMG Country Club dining room.
STATUS: Complete
JANUARY 6th
MISSION: Talk to a complete stranger. Find out their story.
SOURCE: Bob
ANALYSIS: I completed this Mission while having lunch at a country club in Bradenton, FL. I started chatting with one of the waitresses there. She told me that she was a student at the University of South Florida, and that on the weekends she’s actually a cheerleader for the Tampa Bay Bucs.
STATUS: Complete
JANUARY 5th
MISSION: Write a fan mail letter to Christina Aguilera. Ask her for an autographed picture.
SOURCE: Ellen
ANALYSIS: After a quick search for Christina Aguilera’s, I was able to find a fan mail address in California. I wrote a quick note saying that I was a big fan and that I would love an autograph.
STATUS: Compete
JANUARY 4th
MISSION: Take a picture of a random Florida fountain (there are plenty).
SOURCE: Thomas
ANALYSIS: The above picture was taken from one of the balconies at IMG Sports Academy.
STATUS: Complete
JANUARY 3rd
MISSION: Read The Seven Habits of Highly Happy People.
SOURCE: Taylor
ANALYSIS: I found this article here: http://www.marcandangel.com/2008/06/05/the-7-habits-of-highly-happy-people/
The Seven Habits:
1) Be a part of something you believe in
2) Share time with friends and family
3) Reflect on the good
4) Exploit the resources you Do have access to
5) Create happy endings whenever possible
6) Use personal strengths to get things done
7) Savor the natural joy of simple pleasures
STATUS: Complete
JANUARY 2nd
MISSION: Try to detect an undercover Federal Air Marshal at JFK.
SOURCE: Jim
ANALYSIS: I was an hour early for my flight to Sarasota, so I took that time to walk around and see if I could spot an Air Marshal. After a while, I spotted a guy who was taking a circular path throughout the terminal. He could have been killing time and waiting for his flight, but he seemed to be looking around a bit more than the average person. He walked by me at one point, but I didn’t think it was a good idea to take his picture.
STATUS: Complete
JANUARY 1st
MISSION: Write down your New Year’s Resolutions.
SOURCE: Anonymous
ANALYSIS:
1) Get Daily Mission Project the book, off the ground.
2) Do what I can to improve the content of Daily Mission Project.
3) Get my National C Coaching License.
4) Take a big trip. Skiing in Colorado? Safari in Zimbabwe? Iceland?
5) Improve planning & communication habits.
STATUS: Complete
DECEMBER 31st
MISSION: Think about 2010. What was your happiest moment? Share.
SOURCE: Kim
ANALYSIS: I think my happiest moment of 2010 was when my friends took my out on the town for my birthday. We got drinks at the Frying Pan, then randomly ended up in a limo heading across town dancing and singing to Lupe Fiasco’s Out of My Head. Thanks to everyone that made it out.
(Shoutout to the following moments: swimming at 1st damn over the summer - August 13th’s Mission, spending time with my nieces/nephews, and T&S’s wedding).
STATUS: Complete
DECEMBER 30th
MISSION: Walk around New York City. Every once in a while, drop one of your gloves. See how many people stop and tell you.
SOURCE: David
ANALYSIS: While walking around the Lower East Side and Chinatown today I dropped my glove ten times, but was only stopped three times. Interestingly enough, I caught just about everyone’s eyes lock on the glove. I wonder why the numbers were so low for those who spoke up.
STATUS: Complete
DECEMBER 29th
MISSION: Watch a David Blane trick.
SOURCE: Gary
ANALYSIS: Check it: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x5YMrqQ7oO8&feature=related.
What’s with the two strikes of the knife?
STATUS: Compelte
