100 Memories - Make a List for Year’s End

This idea comes to us from our friends at For Impact. As Nick Fellers relates:

Every year-end I make a list of 100 memories from the year. These could be events, moments, firsts, lasts, etc. etc.

It’s a great way to reflect on the year and prepare for the next.

This tradition was inspired by Michael Gelb’s How to Think Like Leonardo da Vinci. He says one of Leo’s brainstorming exercises was to come up with 100 big questions about life, the universe, etc. The idea is that the first 30 will be easy. The next 30 will be cool and the remaining questions will be profound, insightful and guiding. You will see telling themes emerge.

The same is true of the 100 memories list. After you get past obvious moments like weddings, travels and births the really some great insights about what you value/treasure start to emerge. Watch those themes and design your 09 to make more memories like these!

Try this great idea for your nonprofit! Imagine listing the 100 memories about your nonprofit and the value and power of this list. Watch here for a sample list (to be posted) to get you started or feel free to share your list.