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Mark Zuckerberg

Meta co-founder — runs a new personal challenge every year as his bucket list

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“The biggest risk is not taking any risk. In a world that's changing quickly, the only strategy guaranteed to fail is not taking risks.”

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Learn Mandarin Chinese
Achievement
Achieve conversational fluency in the world's most-spoken language.
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His 2010 annual challenge. Delivered a 30-minute Q&A entirely in Mandarin at Tsinghua University in 2014.
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Only eat meat from animals you personally raised or hunted
Relationships
Develop a direct, honest relationship with the food you consume.
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His 2011 challenge. Started with a lobster, then worked up to a goat and a pig — learned to stun, slaughter, and butcher them himself.
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Build an AI assistant for your home
Achievement
Create a voice-controlled AI that manages lights, music, temperature, and your day.
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His 2016 challenge. Built 'Jarvis,' voiced by Morgan Freeman, that controlled his home and learned his preferences.
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Have meaningful conversations in all 50 U.S. states
Relationships
Travel every state and connect with people outside your usual circles.
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His 2017 challenge. Visited factories, churches, farms, and community centers across all 50 states.
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Earn a black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu
Achievement
Commit to years of mat time to master the gentle art.

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